Put away your buckets and Spades, get away from the crowds and have an unforgettable holiday in the mountains.
Walking, mountaining biking, swimming in the lakes and horse riding are a few of the summer activitys. All this and more in the clean mountain air
Veysonnaz, Switzerland
Veysonnaz is a mountain village typical of the Valais canton, situated on a slope above Sion, with beautiful views over the Rhone valley and to the Bernese Alps. The hiking area extends right up to the high peaks of the Valais Alps. In winter, Veysonnaz forms part of the "Four Valleys" skiing area, with over 400 km of prepared slopes and has a superb skischool for all abilities.
The unspoilt family village of Veysonnaz is situated at 1400metres, high above the Rhone valley. Perched on the mountainside it offers panoramic views of the Rhone valley and surrounding mountains.
As part of the four valleys, Veysonnaz boasts one of the largest ski areas in Europe with over 400kms of piste and 100 lifts to elevate you to the mountain tops. From Veysonnaz you can ski to the world famous resort of Verbier in less than 90 minutes.
In the summer this huge ski area becomes a massive mountain top parkland with 300 kms of sign posted walks.
Veysonnaz combines a modern tourist infrastructure with its original village features and the authentic way of life of the upland and alpine economy. Taking the cows up the mountain in June and the (bloodless) cow fights between the naturally combative Eringer (Hérens) cows of the Valais are traditions that are still alive and well here.
The village facilities include several restaurants, bars and a supermarket plus a swimming pool and wellness centre. With little traffic it is a safe environment for children to explore and to run to the bakery for the early morning baguette. Sion, the oldest town in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Valais, is just 15 minutes away, its many attractions including a priory, fort, Europe’s largest underground lake, historic cobbled streets with a myriad of restaurants, wine cellers and shops, as well as a weekly market.
After one day spent on the ski slopes or walking, Veysonnaz makes everything you wish for seem possible, so that your nights are as beautiful as your days.
