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Official Rating - 2* - Self Catering The Veysonnaz Apartments situated at the Valais Canton and its famous ski area, the 4 Valleys, with a superb view over the Rhone Valley and its capital city Sion. The resort offers winter sports for all levels, from the nursery ski area to testing and intense black runs. Known for its numerous national and international competitions, including the World Cup, the Piste de L?Ours has become a very sought after and preferred training ground for the professionals. Yet at the same time Veysonnaz moves to the rhythm and ambience of a family friendly resort, where good times shared between friends dictate the speed of life. The 4 Valleys are recognized above all else as a dream venue for winter sports enthusiasts of all ages. With more than 400kms of ski runs and an excellent integrated lift system, it is considered as the best place to ski in Europe. How to Get There Closets airports: GVA/SIR. Geneva airport (GVA) is 170km and Sion airport (SIR) is about 18km. Accommodation & Facilities Apartments are in a number of different buildings around the resort of Veysonnaz. All apartments are built in chalet style with a fantastic view over the valley, fully equipped with kitchen with oven, bathroom with shower/bath, bunkbeds in the hallway (in some apartments) and balcony and at a maximum 8 minute walk away from the departure of the new cable way that brings you to Thyon 2000 in 7 minutes and opens the door to the 4 Valleys. Veysonnaz offers a wide range of facilities: Lounge bars, cafes, restaurants/pizzeria, supermarkets, a swimming pool, a wellness centre, a disco, a bank, several sport shops, a souvenir/clothing boutique, a newspaper kiosk and a medical cabinet. Location The apartments are located in the centre of Europe, just two hours from both Geneva and 3 hours from Milan and the very heart of the Valais region, at a height of 1400metres. The town of Sion is at only 15 minutes from where great shopping can be done. Several natural Spas are within 30 minutes drive from Veysonnaz. Ski Facts Veysonnaz and Haute Nendaz lie in wait high above Sion and on the edge of the fabulous 410kms of Les 4 Vallees, linking into better-known Verbier. Crans-Montana, just up the valley and linking to Sierre by funicular has long been a privileged destination for many of Europe?s crowned heads. At 2362 m, the summit of the inescapable Pas de Maimbre served by the Cable from Anzere offers a spectacle that takes your breath away. At 3,300m, the Mont-Fort symbolises the peak of the 4-Valleys domain that offers 412 km of pistes and 92 ski installations. It always offers excellent skiing conditions. Due to its exceptional scenery, the Mont-Fort is also an excursion point for non-skiers. It also meets the needs of freeriders who are in search of freedom, untouched nature and powder snow. In Nendaz, freeriding has formed part of the local culture for a number of years. The ski domain of Nendaz, unique and varied, ranges from 1,350m to 3,300m. From Nendaz it?s possible to get to Siviez by shuttle bus service included in the all-inclusive ski package or by car. A veritable crossroads of ski domains, Siviez allows you to ski in the direction of Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Thyon or Verbier. From Veysonnaz (1350 m.) to Verbier, by the Mont-Fort (3330 m.), no less than 400 km of ski slopes offer themselves to you. The 4 Valleys ski domain is situated in the heart of an alpine circus of which the Matterhorn and the Mont-Blanc are the most prestigious emblems. After one day spent on the ski slopes or walking. This information relates to the entire ski region. Resort altitude: 1080 ? 3330 metres Kilometres of piste: 500+ Number of runs: Haute Nendaz: Blue 13 / Red 20 / Black 2 Veysonnaz: Blue 3 / Red 7 / Black - Anzere: Blue 4 / Red 9 / Black 1 Crans Montana: Blue 20 / Red 28 / Black 2 Verbier: Blue 16 / Red 27 / Black 4 Number of lift
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