Make a holiday rental home or chalet in La Tzoumaz, Switzerland your home away from home

La Tzoumaz is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. It is part of the ‘Four Valleys’ skiing area – which is also home to the resorts of Verbier, Nendaz, Thyon and Veysonnaz. The La Tzoumaz ski season runs from December until the end of April, and it is a popular resort with families, due to it being quieter and more-child friendly.

In terms of accommodation, La Tzoumaz has a good range of chalets and apartments, as well as many guest houses, making it an ideal location for a self-catering skiing holiday.

Things to do in La Tzoumaz, Switzerland

Of course the number one thing to do in La Tzoumaz is ski! With over 28kms of runs, it is an ideal spot for beginners and experienced skiers alike. The resort is child-friendly, and boasts a ski lift designed for children, a 10km floodlight sledge run, and a variety of slopes.

There are 12 ski runs in total, which range from easy to difficult. You also have direct access to the remainder of the Four Valleys skiing area, which means your La Tzoumaz ski pass gives you access to an additional 400kms of runs in the near vicinity, making it one of the largest skiing areas in Switzerland.

Skiing aside, La Tzoumaz also has a heated swimming pool, a natural ice rink, a sauna and a snowboard piste for you to try. At the end of the day, before heading back to your luxury self-catering accommodation, you can stop for something to eat and drink in one of several bars or restaurants in the town. The nightlife is quiet, but family-friendly and ideal for couples.

La Tzoumaz is an ideal ski resort for everyone, ranging from families on their first skiing holiday, to honeymooning couples and experienced skiers looking for some challenging slopes. Most accommodation in the area is located just a short walk from the pistes.

Places to visit on holiday in La Tzoumaz, Switzerland

There are many renowned off-piste opportunities in the Four Valleys region, with Mont Fort, Tortin, Creblet and Valon D’Arby all popular day excursions. Within a short drive are also several historical and cultural attractions, including Lake Geneva, the medieval town of Sion, thermal baths, underground salt mines and an aqua park.

Weather in La Tzoumaz, Switzerland

The weather in this tranquil resort is ideal for skiing, being cold in the winters, and mild in the summers. When the snow melts in the summer, a lush green mountain resort is revealed, making it ideal for hiking and climbing.

Flights to La Tzoumaz, Switzerland

La Tzoumaz is ideally located in relation to airports, with no less than three different airports all within two hours drive. Sion Airport (SIR) is just one hour’s drive away, and many companies fly from various airports across the UK, with a direct flight taking around two hours. You can also get cheap flights from the UK to Geneva, from companies such as Easyjet and Ryanair.