Movement Track Pra da DzeuThe start of this itinerary is along the route de la Péroua, which can be reached by taking the no 2 resort shuttle bus. A magnificent gentle ascent through the forest leads you to Pra da Dzeu. This peaceful clearing is both calm and restful. The route then continues with a steady ascent until you reach the ski slope. Follow this slope for a few metres where the route is quite steep before turning right back into the forest onto a wilder path. You then arrive at the Croix de la Jean-Pierre (cross), a vestige steeped in local history. On this part of the tour, the path alternates between forest and ski slope before crossing the latter above the Jean-Pierre ski lift. The last part of this itinerary passes by the last few fir trees before arriving at the magic carpet of the ski school’s snow garden. You then only have a few steps left to reach the summit of Tracouet. You can come back down either via the Jean-Pierre or the Alpage ski run.Ski de randonnée Pra Da Dzeu 2019 (Etienne Bornet)Ski de randonnée Pause Pra Da Dzeu 2019 (Etienne Bornet)2195.4763183594Restaurant at TracouetSituated at 2'200 metres above sea level, at the arrival of the gondola and at the departure point of a number of hiking routes, the Tracouet restaurant offers visitors a magnificent view of the Rhone Valley and the Alps. Upstairs, you can enjoy a fine dining experience, such as the legendary entrecôte Café de Paris.
Other local dishes from the Valais also await you here. For a quick but tasty stopover, take advantage of its self-service area which offers a choice of quick lunches and snacks, including a dish-of-the-day.
On sunny days, its vast terrace promises you a relaxing break in the sunshine. Children can also let off steam in the play area.Winter Menu Restaurant Tracouet (NVRM)Restaurant de Tracouet hiver Télécabine de Tracouet gare arrivée hiver 2023 (Etienne Bornet)Télécabine de Tracouet gare arrivée hiver 2023 (Etienne Bornet)Terrasse restaurant Tracouet hiver 2023 (Etienne Bornet)Restaurant_Tracouet_terrasse_hiver_2016 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant Combatseline hiver vue 2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant_Tracouet_terrasse_été_2016 (Etienne Bornet)Restaurant_Tracouet_place_jeu_été_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)2173.4167480469Tracouet LakePerched at 2'200 metres above sea level, the Tracouet Lake also known as the « Lac Noir (Black Lake) » due to the dark colour of the water. It serves as a mirror to the beautiful Dent de Nendaz throughout the summer and, in winter, it freezes and offers a wonderful flat area to host the snow garden.
WHY IS IT WORTH THE DETOUR ?
The Tracouet Lake has a unique ecosystem. Home to a large population of amphibians and exceptional flora, it has been listed on the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Breeding Sites of National Importance since 2001. In 2020, it was classified as a « protected natural site » by the Canton of Valais. You can easily observe red frogs or alpine newts !
ADVICE FROM THE LOCALS
The particular ecosystem and the beauty of the lake are not the only assets of this place. Indeed, you can discover other interesting sights in the surrounding area, such as the Dent de Nendaz, whose summit offers an exceptional viewpoint without forgetting the legendary larch trees of Balavaux of which some are the largest in Europe.Vue aérienne Tracouet été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac de Tracouet panorama été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac de tracouet été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac_de_Tracouet_automne_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac_de_Tracouet_Famille_Ete_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1763.3087158203Pra Da DzeuPra da Dzeu is a dialect name which means "the meadow in the forest". This idyllic and magical place, located in the region of Isérables, brings calm and serenity in an unspoiled natural setting. Throughout the year, this surprisingly large expanse of land on the edge of the forest is the perfect place for a picnic or a well deserved break in the sun !
The Pra Da Dzeu pasture is located in a large clearing and has been used for centuries as summer grazing for the cattle from Nendaz and Isérables. The Bisse de Saxon, situated a few metres above this meadow, provided water for the cattle.
Every year, on the main plateau, a shallow natural pond is formed when the snow melts.Ski de randonnée Pause Pra Da Dzeu 2019 (Etienne Bornet)Pra da Dzeu hiver Elodie Moos 2020 (Elodie Moos)Pra da Dzeu hiver barrières Elodie Moos 2020 (Elodie Moos)Pra Da Dzeu VTT Été 2020 (Raphaël Surmont)Pra Da Dzeu Pause Automne Pause Jeunes_2020 (Etienne Bornet)Pra Da Dzeu Balade Bisse Saxon Automne 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Pra Da Dzeu Balade Bisse Saxon Automne 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Pra Da Dzeu Raquettes Hiver 2020 (Elodie Moos)1328.6124267578Golden Apple ChallengeA golden apple has been hidden along one of the five Movement Track in Nendaz. Set out to search for it while exploring the wonderful winter wonderland. A surprise gift awaits the person who finds the golden apple. So get your touring skis on and go, go ,go !Movement Track Plan du Fou chottes 2021 (Etienne Bornet)Movement Track Combatseline panneau 2021 (Etienne Bornet)Movement Track Tortin hiver 2021 (Etienne Bornet)1471.66333007811488.09643554691496.26977539061537.02160644531562.57165527341570.22888183591578.37121582031580.27404785161581.87951660161595.55590820311621.44348144531625.19494628911658.88745117191685.75183105471698.18762207031717.32934570311730.34460449221736.10314941411753.27954101561744.46472167971756.92822265621767.43664550781774.27050781251788.16699218751806.59045410161815.57495117191830.25744628911832.37658691411840.92834472661848.05456542971849.25769042971880.781251882.78771972661888.63806152341926.16247558591926.82885742191934.4902343751960.01416015621972.63781738282030.17761230472068.49658203122107.89331054692130.57153320312137.84301757812152.63842773442173.92358398442183.76538085942194.41625976562194.2426757812