Nendaz Ski Resort Guide
Nendaz, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 70km |
| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
| Resort Height | 1,350m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion 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 26cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Nendaz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 10km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 91km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | 74km |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 11km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Four Valleys Ski Area
| 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
| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,400m |
| Resort Altitude (Nendaz) | 1,350m |
| Max Vertical | 1,950m |
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
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Nendaz
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.
