Summer Season
Several ski lifts are kept open during the summer to allow walkers and cyclists an effortless ride to the summit.
Walking
The original alpine pastime which predates skiing in this area! Innumerable walks in the summer, encompassing 250km of hiking routes and 98km of walks along the alpine "bisses". Important historically, the "bisses" are ancient manmade water channels which were carved out of the rock by farmers to protect their crops and cattle from the effects of drought. Water from the glacier of Rosablanche and Tortin, after flowing into the Printze river, is then diverted through the "bisses" for agricultural use. The bisses flow all the way to Aproz where they spill out into the Rhone. The clearly marked walks along the bisses are easy, vary little in altitude (because they follow the contour lines) and will take you past strawberry fields, through apricots orchards and into spruce forests, home to the local deer. "Bisse shuttle buses" run from July to October to take you to the beginning of the first "bisse" trail.
A few suggested highlights to include on your hiking itinerary are the Cleuson Dam (above Siviez), Mont-Fort glacier, the lake of Grand-Désert.
Mountain Biking
Stretching over 100km, the designated "mountain pastures pathway" is a network of 11 bike trails to suit all abilities.
Worldclass mountain biking competitions are held here, such as:
- "Tour du Mont-Fort" – One of the most popular mountain bike routes which encompasses Nendaz, Verbier and La Tzoumaz.
- "Solid'Air" (May): Lasting 10 hours, this is the longest mountain bike race in the world.
- Grand Raid Cristalp (August): Switzerland's most important mountain bike race with over 4000 participants racing across the Alps from Verbier to Grimentz.
Mountain restaurants
Sample some of the local specialities whilst enjoying the view.
Climbing
There is an extensive range of graded climbs offering stunning views.
Golf
Sion 18 hole course is the nearest only 20 minutes away, open all year round and competitively priced. Times can be arranged via the Haute-Nendaz Tourist office giving 24 hours notice. For the expert, it may be worth travelling a bit further to test yourself on the championship course at Crans-sur-Sierre.
Squash
Included in the price of the rental, the squash courts are part of the Rosablanche building and are available throughout the year.
Tennis
Directly outside the Rosablanche apartment building and are open between June and September. Included in the price of the rental.
Paragliding
A bird's eye view of the Alps. Two seater flights, lessons and courses preparing you to get your own paragliding licence.
Open-air swimming pool
At Haute-Nendaz, enjoy the sun and clear mountain air
Valais regional cow competition
To be held in May in Aproz to select the regional "queen".
Cattle's ascent to the alpine pastures (June)
An annual ceremonial procession escorting the cattle to the high summer pastures. This tradition reflects the importance of agriculture to the region.
Verbier Festival and Academy (July - August)
Annual classical music festival attracting some of the world's top performers.
Sion International Music Festival and Violin Competition (Aug/Sept)
Masterminded by the world-reknowned violinist, Shlomo Mintz, this annual festival showcases outstanding talent.
Siviez and Haute-Nendaz International Alp Horn Festival
An annual July event which attracts both accomplished players and enthusiastic amateurs from around the world. Alphorn lessons will be available during July, and the festival will culminate on the final weekend (July) with concerts, demonstrations, "massed blows" and much more!
Grand Concours Hippique (July/Aug)
International equestrian competition.
Markets
Held in Nendaz, during July and August.