The Plan du Fou - Prarion ski slopeFrom the top Plan du Fou, this groomed black run allows you to reach Prarion. Due to its extreme steepness, this run is reserved for experienced skiers.
For the others, the gondola can take you safely to Prarion.Piste Plan du Fou-Prarion cabines 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Piste Plan du Fou Prarion pente 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Piste Plan du Fou Prarion vue 2020 (Etienne Bornet)2440.3618164062Plan du FouIn summer, the Plan du Fou has to be earned: you can reach it on foot either from Siviez or from Tracouet via the Dent de Nendaz and its mountain ridges. The advantage is that this makes it a less crowded summit from where you can enjoy the panoramic view over the Cleuson dam at the bottom of the valley, and the incredible natural surroundings.
In winter, the Plan du Fou comes to life: it is a central point of the 4 Vallées ski domain; its gondola links Siviez to Haute-Nendaz. There is a restaurant whose sunny terrace offers magnificent views over the surrounding mountains. It is also possible to reach it via a signposted ski touring itinerary.Ski Plan du Fou 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Plan du Fou 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Plan du Fou 2017 (Laetitia Scarascia)Plan_du_Fou_2016 (Etienne Bornet)2441.3132324219Restaurant of the Plan du FouLocated at the top of the gondola lift of the same name, the Plan du Fou restaurant offers a wide choice of traditional dishes from the Valais. From Röstis to the traditional cheese fondue or the dish-of-the-day, you will find something special to whet your appetite after a beautiful morning on the slopes of the 4 Valleys.
Its terrace, ideally positioned for a break in the sun, is the perfect place to enjoy a nice hot drink and some home-made pie before getting back on your skis.Restaurant_Plan_du_Fou_apéritif_2020 (Etienne Bornet)Restaurant Plan Du Fou (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1821.6676025391Restaurant Chalet des AlpesThe Chalet des Alpes, an alpine style restaurant, is located in Prarion, not far from the legendary hundred-year-old larch trees. With an outstanding view, its sunny terrace charms visitors with its breathtaking panoramic view over the Alps in both summer and winter.
From a culinary point of view, there is nothing better than tasting local dishes after a morning of skiing or hiking in the Balavaux region.
From July 10th, walkers can also take part in the Chalet Brunch every Sunday (by reservation).Winter Menu Chalet des Alpes (NVRM)Restaurant Chalet des Alpes Assiette Valaisanne 2020 (Raphaël Surmont)Restaurant Chalet Des Alpes extérieur hiver 2017 (Chalet des Alpes)Restaurant_Chalet_des_Alpes_été_2012 (Chalet des Alpes)Restaurant_Chalet_des_Alpes_hiver_2013 (Chalet des Alpes)2442.25830078122427.53613281252418.50756835942417.02075195312410.82543945312408.11425781252401.9003906252357.92041015622328.79516601562268.5800781252246.53833007812170.93408203122158.28588867192113.14477539062079.48583984381978.42956542971904.78820800781902.03454589841889.74353027341860.23156738281834.2386474609