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Nendaz Ski Resort Guide

Nendaz, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length70km
Highest Lift3,300m
Resort Height1,350m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
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Nendaz

The ski area of Nendaz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,350m, with 70km of marked runs.

Summary

Nendaz is part of the Four Valleys ski area with access to 412km of downhill skiing, with 205 marked pistes, served by a total of 92 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Nendaz itself (70km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Four Valleys ski resorts of Bruson, Evolène, La Tzoumaz, Siviez, Thyon les Collons, Verbier and Veysonnaz. Nendaz is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Siviez.

With ski lifts as high as 3,300m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Nendaz offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Nendaz is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Nendaz.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Nendaz is 15km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Nendaz?

The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 7 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Nendaz Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 10km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2091km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1374km
Downhill
Total Length
70km
Cross Country
Total Length
11km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
20

Four Valleys Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
20
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
106
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
77
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 
Downhill
Total Length
412km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
92

Altitudes & Slopes

Nendaz Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,300m
Lowest Piste1,400m
Resort Altitude (Nendaz)1,350m
Max Vertical1,950m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Nendaz has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Nendaz
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Nendaz

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Nendaz Ski Schools and Nendaz Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Nendaz?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Conthey District, Valais.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Nendaz is Sion, 20 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel, Chambery, Turin Caselle, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Zurich airports are all within three hours drive.

Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 22 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Nendaz open?

 Opened (since 23 November 2024).

 Closes : 21 April 2025.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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