FAMILy holidays in switzerland . . .
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WINTER 4 ski schools offer great quality services. Childcare on daily or 1/2 day basis, lessons possible for children starting from age 2 years, learning to ski playing games. : more info : |
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Ecole Suisse des Sports de Neige 1997 Nendaz T +41 27 288 29 75 F +41 27 288 53 75 Tracouet +41 27 288 55 78 , Siviez +41 27 288 12 92 info@ecoledeskinendaz.ch www.skinendaz.ch |
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Ecole de ski Neige-Aventure 1997 Nendaz T +41 27 288 31 31 F +41 27 288 31 33 shop@neige-aventure.ch www.onthemountain.ch |
Familiy skipass
Families benefit from discounts on ski passes. Reductions offered from 3 people onwards.
The first parent pays 100%, the second parent and children between 17 and 20 years pay 70% of the price and children between 6 to 16 years pay 40%. The family rate is valid for purchase of two days or more. Free for the children born since 2001 : rates :
Minimum 3 people paying, of which one must be a parent (mother or father). The ski passes must be valid for the same length of time for all members of the family. Identification for each family member is obligatory.
Nurseries and babysitting
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Garderie du P'tit Bec |
Garderie Arc-en-Ciel Ages : from 2 years Siviez Tél. +41(0)27 288 32 22 www.arcenciel-siviez.ch |
Open: 7 days a week from 09.00 to 16.30 (winter season)
Rates
CHF 10 per hour
CHF 25 half day (3 hours)
CHF 40 half day with meal
CHF 58 full day (4 hours)
Babysitting
List of people available at Nendaz Tourisme.
Tel. +41(0)27 289 55 89
info@nendaz.ch
Winter walks accessible with pushchairs
All the family can walk together and discover the natural wealth of the region and the exceptional scenery.
Tour of the resort
Departure: Tourism Office, direction of the TV antenna
Duration: 45 min
Les Crettaux
Departure: Tourism Office, direction of the cable car
Duration: 1h 30 min (one way)
Tsamparo - Condémines
Departure: Tourism Office, direction of the TV antenna
Duration: 5h
Tortin
Departure: Siviez
Duration: 1h 30 min (one way)
Free detailed map available at Nendaz Tousime.
Further information
Nendaz Tourisme
1997 Nendaz
+41 (0)27 289 55 89
info@nendaz.ch
SUMMER - including Walking Holidays in Switzerland
Family entertainment
Every week an entertainments programme offers a great variety of activities to help have fun and let off some steam. Current information is available at the Tourist Office but here are some examples of organized activities:
| Monday | |
| - Archery - Football - Welcome Soup from the 16.07 - 13.08 |
- Streethockey - Once upon a time at Nendaz…(visit of the old village and the mill) |
| Tuesday | |
| - Mountain Bike Mont Fort Tour, with guide - Fruits of our region - On expedition with the herbal witch |
- Introduction to rock climbing - Dance at the cablecar square from the 11.07 to 22.08 |
| Wednesday | |
| - Mountain bike agility - Robin Hood excursion - Football |
- Treasure hunt - Market from the 11.07 - 22.08 |
| Thursday | |
| - Sunrise at the Mont-Fort from the 5.07 - 16.08.2007 - The old myth of the alphorn |
- Visit of an apiary and snack nendard - Boccie in Siviez |
| Friday | |
| - Drive with the chairlift, walk along the biss of Chervé and picnic. Afternoon, visit of the dam of Cleuson and return on your own. | - Downhill with a scooter - Volleyball |
| Games library Books, toys and numerous games are available on request at Nendaz Tourisme. Nendaz Tourisme Tel. +41 (0)27 288 55 89 |
| Play areas On the Plaine des Ecluses there is a large play area reserved exclusively for children. 2 other play areas are also available in Siviez. |
| Discover the fauna of the Alps During the summer season, you have the possibility of discovering the alpine pasture stables known as “chottes” and also say a little hello to the famous Hérens breed of cow. Walking amidst the forests, mountains and the alpine pastures, there is always a bird, a marmot or even a bouquetin to look at. At the lake of Tracouet and in the surrounding area look out for tadpoles or frogs. Why not come and experience fantastic Walking Holidays in Switzerland? |
"Families Welcome" label
Nendaz has benefited from the “Families Welcome” accreditation since 1997. This label is accredited by the Swiss Tourism Federation to resorts that are particularly convenient for families and focus their offers on the needs and wishes of parents, children and people who accompany them. In Switzerland, 19 destinations have this accreditation, 4 of which are in the Valais region.
A more detailed explanation of the label and the criteria to be fulfilled is available on the FST (Swiss Tourism Federation) website.