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step one - where and when
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step three - checkout
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Nendaz |
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1365m |
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220km of pistes with links into the Printz sector that includes Veysonnaz, Thyon, & Verbier |
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95 (7 cable cars, 12 gondolas, 33 chairlifts, 43 drag lifts) |
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Nendaz Tourist Information T: 0041 27 289 5589 |
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Relatively low prices
Skiing for all abilities
Great scenery
Access to Verbier/Mont Fort via nearby Siviez |
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Access to the 4 Valleys isn't great
Not much local tough stuff
Local extent isn't great
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Nendaz Travel
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Sion 20 mins
Geneva 150 mins
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Take the train to Sion station where there are regular bus transfers to the resort.
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Take a look at the AA Route Planner to plan your route.
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Skiing Nendaz
 Nendaz is a constituent of the 4 Valleys network in Switzerland. The resort has become popular in recent years due to its relatively low prices, great views of the Rhone Valley and wonderful skiing. This having been said, the links with Verbier and the other resorts in the 4 Valleys aren't as great as you might expect from looking at the piste map and it takes a while to get to the other valleys. Once there, however, there is some superb skiing for all abilities to be had. Nendaz is a pretty modern resort and has been built sympathetically, in a traditional Alpine chalet style; however there is a chapel in the village of Nendaz that dates back 1499.
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Nendaz Restaurants
 There are some delicious restaurant in Nendaz serving both international dishes and Swiss cuisine. We have recommended the following restaurants that we at Snowbrainer think you will enjoy!
Cactus Cantina (0041 27288 3132) for world cuisine. Le Mont-Rouge (0041 27 2881 166) and La Cabane (0041 27 288 2011) for Valais local specialties.
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Nendaz Apres Ski and Nightlife
 There is good nightlife going down in Nendaz with some laid back apres ski! A number of bars offer live music. Check out Le Bal for some fun nightlife - cheesy music fans will love this place! If cheesy hits aren't your style but cabaret is then head for Le Feeling where you will be impressed by the 60s music being pumped out! Cantina is a great place to join the locals and ski instructors and see how they enjoy the apres ski action.
Malabar,
Cactus Saloon,
Mazot,
Nomad,
Tchin Tchin piano bar, Le Bunker. There are four discos in town including Oxygene and Feeling for shaking your booty. |
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Nendaz Alternative Family Winter Activities
Nendaz has some great alternative winter family activities for you to participate in should you fancy a break from skiing and snowboarding. With a fitness centre, a climbing wall, squash courts and an ice rink you can be sure to keep busy at all times - should you wish. If you fancy relaxing and not being so active in your spare time then head for the wellness centre where you can be pampered! There are over 70 km of walks and 40km of snowshoe routes as well. For kids; there is also a games and toys library!
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Nendaz Hotels There are over 17000 beds in Nendaz and there are a number of UK tour operators and holiday companies who offer Nendaz. These include Alpine Answers, Crystal, Interhome, Lagrange, Ski Independence and Ted Bentley Ski.
There is also a few small hotels. The Montfort is recommended as it is close to the lifts whilst there is a huge variety of apartments to rent.
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Nendaz Ski
Access via Siviez to 412 km of pistes in the 4 Valley network. Snow reliability in Nendaz is good as it sits on North Facing slopes. Watch out for the queues at Siviez when trying to get home at the end of the day. For beginners there are nursery slopes high above Nendaz at 2200m on the frozen lake at Tracouet. You'll need to take a gondola to get up there but the views are great and the snow is good.
For intermediates there is about 220km of terrain to explore in the local Printz ski region including the resort runs of Nendaz, Siviez, Thyon and Veysonnaz. There are some great descents through tree lined trails and the views
are something to see. The sweeping reds and blues down to Nendaz are fantastic fun in good weather and great for improving confidence.
Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenges if they know where to look. The Verbier area has some fantastic itineraries, not least Col de Gentianes which drops down from Mont Fort to Tortin. After a fresh snow fall the possibilities for off-piste are endless. Not only do you have marked off-piste runs (the itineraries) but there are a load of tree runs and powder bowls to be found and enjoyed. Nendaz itself doesn't have much to offer though, so head further afield.
Snowboarders - Nendez offer a snowpark for boarders that includes a twin table, kickers, hips, wall rides, box and various rails. A highly recommended park. The resort is popular with boarders and we recommend heading over to the steep powdery slopes in the Verbier/Mont Fort area for some challenges. |
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Nendaz Ski Schools Ecole Suisse des Sports de Neige T: 0041 27 288 5578
Ecole de Ski et Snowboard Neige - Adventure 0041 27 288 3131
Montagne Magic T: 0041 79 256 6176 |
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Nendaz Shopping
 Nendaz has a wide selection of shops to suit all the family, from great fashion shops to sports shops for all your ski and snowboard needs! They are also a number of food shops including a fromagerie and a fantastic patisserie. |
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Nendaz Ski and Snowboard Hire Shops Need ski hire in Nendaz? Looking for Snowboard rental? Look no further. We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at one of the following two shops in Nendaz Skiset Nendaz Neige Adventure Sport Shop and School at Cactus Corner If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be reserved and waiting for you in the shop on your arrival to the ski resort. Save time and money - Book Here Now! Ski Hire, Snowboard Rental - it's a No Brainer with snowbrainer
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Nendaz is in a great location in the centre of the 4 valleys and this was one of the reasons we chose to ski here as Nendaz had come highly recommended to us. We skied Verbier without paying the exorbitant prices…what a result. We had some great nights at the Canadian Bar with live bands, dancing and great atmosphere! The skiing and snowboarding was awesome – cheers for sorting out the Rossignol Bandits for us!
By Jenny Peters on 28/12/2009 09:32:11
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Nendaz |
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29/08/2010 |
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Neige Aventure Sport Shop & School |
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