Verbier & 4 Vallées Archives

Region: Verbier & 4 Vallées

Nendaz Balavaux – Hike thru oldest larch forest in Europe

Moderate
2.75 h
6.3 k
517m
523m

Hike through Europe’s oldest larch tree forest in southwest Switzerland, past golden trees, a mountain lake, and panoramic alpine views.

Valais

Lac Bleu Arolla – Hike to bright blue lake among golden larches

Moderate
1.5 h
2.7 k
263m
263m

Plan your autumn hike to this bright blue alpine lake surrounded by golden larches, with tips for bus access, parking and trail options.

Valais

Nendaz Tracouet Panorama Theme Trail

Easy
1 h
2.3 k
80m
90m

A theme trail for children with nine activities along this short mountain trail with panorama views. Also a nice playground, restaurant and little alpine lake.

Valais

Bisse du Cherve • Panorama hike to Lake Cleuson

Moderate
3 h
11.5 k
150m
650m

Mountain hike along an ancient irrigation channel leading to a beautiful bright blue reservoir, an area bursting with wildflowers in late June. It’s long but mostly downhill and easy walking, a good choice for families.

Nendaz Switzerland • 2 day itinerary for families

Our family spent a fun weekend in Nendaz, a quiet alpine village in southwest Switzerland. We liked that Nendaz caters to families, with theme trails for children with activity booklets, fun playgrounds, and family-friendly amusements. Plus the hiking was super beautiful.

Verbier: Bisse du Levron Trail

Easy
1 h
2 k
50m
90m

Short & easy family walk with mountain views along ancient irrigation channel. Nice add-on after visiting the Mt Fort observation deck at 3330m.

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