Touring Track TracouetLe départ se trouve au fond de la piste de ski de Tracouet. Le balisage vous amène sur la droite de la piste jusqu’au lieu-dit les Clèves. Sur cette partie, il faut être attentifs aux skieurs. Après avoir traversé la piste, vous rejoindrez une zone de chalets, puis le sentier qui vous conduira à Tracouet. Le sentier en forêt chemine sous le tracé de la télécabine. La dernière partie de cet itinéraire traverse les derniers sapins avant d’arriver au tapis magique du jardin des neiges. Il ne vous reste alors que quelques foulées avant d’atteindre le sommet de Tracouet. Cet itinéraire nécessite un peu d’entraînement avant de s’y aventurer.
La descente se fait soit par la piste de la Jean-Pierre soit par celle de l’Alpage.Télécabine de Tracouet hiver forêt 2012 (Arnaud Delhez)Tracouet hiver panorama 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Télécabine de Tracouet hiver panorama 2015 (Cingria Jean)1342.9664306641The resort of Haute-NendazThe tourist venture began at the end of the 1950s with the construction of the first gondola in 1958 and the first hotels. Since then, the resort of Haute-Nendaz has continued to develop.
Today, in winter, snow sports reign. The vast choice of ski runs, more than 400 kilometres in total, allows both beginners and experienced skiers to enjoy the snowy slopes of the 4 Vallées.
During the summer season, the resort is popular with mountain bikers and hikers. Nendaz benefits from an absolutely unique network of bisses (8 of which 6 are still in water). The paths along them, which are relatively flat, shady and traffic-free, are particularly popular places to walk. In July, Nendaz becomes the capital of the Alphorn, thanks in particular to its international festival.Haute-Nendaz station hiver vue aérienne 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Haute-Nendaz Station Hiver 2018 (Etienne Bornet)Haute-Nendaz station_été_vue aérienne_2014 (Matt Wright & Janire Najera)Haute-Nendaz Station Eté 2018 (Sonia Délèze)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 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 daily menu.
On sunny days, its vast terrace promises you a relaxing break in the sunshine. Children can also burn off energy in the play area.Restaurant de Tracouet hiver Restaurant de Tracouet hiver 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_Tracouet_terrasse_hiver_2016 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant Combatseline hiver vue 2019 (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)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)1388.78588867191411.54614257811427.77844238281431.05615234381459.89025878911487.2480468751500.56896972661514.69348144531524.98376464841530.21740722661551.69909667971560.26306152341584.99438476561588.67297363281594.23217773441609.16235351561620.80944824221641.98742675781642.65759277341656.75561523441659.57983398441666.52893066411669.40686035161704.42028808591701.34338378911724.68823242191729.82543945311755.03564453121774.19250488281763.88562011721807.79309082031796.79370117191796.83166503911853.11059570311877.64636230471878.67211914061914.96655273441923.85473632811954.2128906251979.16345214841979.42736816412010.41247558592033.31970214842053.26855468752065.27050781252084.51245117192072.42333984382075.67822265622109.11230468752120.48535156252126.50073242192132.56323242192141.96240234382156.16186523442156.49218752180.13623046882188.96215820312188.77368164062189.04394531252192.01342773442194.6149902344