Summertime:
Nendaz is a wonderful location for a summer holiday, an area of breathtaking scenery with forests and mountain lakes in abundance. There are 250 kms of signposted paths for walkers and cyclists. Particularly lovely are the easy walks along the 8 Bisses (98km of paths which run alongside the ancient water channels). There are a wide variety of activities available in addition to walking and cycling: golf,volleyball, climbing, para-ponting, tennis, horse riding are all available locally. Also a fabulous outdoor swimming pool within 3 minutes walk of the apartment. There are great excusions e.g. Sion, Montreux, thermal baths (e.g. Saillon), Lac Souterrain, Adventure Parks,vineyards. Both Sion and Nendaz have weekly street markets with a variety of stalls selling local foodstuffs & gifts. There are a number of events of regional importance, with strong local involvement, creating a rich atmosphere. Note: the lockable ground floor room is ideal for storing bikes, golf clubs etc
Nightlife:
Nendaz has an abundance of very good quality restaurants available within easy walking distance of tha apartment. These cover a variety of cuisines including those offering local specialities as well as Sardinian, French and other alternatives. A number of these restaurants are recommended in the Red Michelin Guide . There are also a variety of lively bars. In the ski season, the local ice-skating rink is a couple of minutes walk from the apartment. In the summer there are a number of festivals -see Nendaz Tourist Web Site for details
Outside:
The apartment has two large terraces with different aspects both with wonderful views across the mountains. There is also a covered balcony with its own spectacular views which runs along the front of the apartment. Tables and chairs are available for al fresco dining on the terraces, together with a BBQ and additional garden furniture (not available in ski season). The swimming pool is on the first floor and is accessible via the internal lift. The pool is about 20m long and loungers are provided on a sun terrace which has beautiful mountain views. There is also a sauna/steam room. In front of the apartment, there is a public playground for children and also a para-ponting landing area which provides entertaining views from the apartment. In winter, there is also a great sledging/bum boarding slope next to the apartment (sledges/bum boards provided). The apartment has 4 designated parking places in prime positions (closest to indoor doors), 2 of these are undercover.
Other Activities:
Children play area and sports field next to the apartment block. Within 5 minutes walk: ice skating, para-panting, indoor and outdoor (summer) pools
