In Nax, hiking options range from the family hike to the Children’s Stone to the easy circular walk along the Bisse de Nax. The first route is listed as 5.4 kilometres long and takes about one hour and 50 minutes to walk; the circular walk along the bisse is 2.5 kilometres long and takes about an hour. These times provide a concrete comparison to help you plan. As route details may change, check local conditions before setting out on either hike.
Hiking trails with history and notable stops
The Zum Stein der Kinder route passes La Scie, an industrial facility dating from the late 19th century that is still regularly used for demonstrations. Another notable point is the Pierre des Enfants: the stone was deposited by a glacier. At the foot of the erratic boulder is a miniature cemetery with five wooden crosses. The family hike therefore offers a range of impressions, from a trace of earlier industry to a striking landform.
The Bisse de Nax has been in operation since the 16th century. The peaceful walk passes through forests and meadows; the route also leads to a restored sawmill. For a longer hiking itinerary, take the fifth stage of the Tour du Val d’Hérens, which leads from the Cabane des Becs de Bosson through the Vallon de Réchy to Nax.
Scenery, via ferrata and picnic area
The nearby Vallon de Réchy is a protected landscape home to numerous wild animals. It is also part of the aforementioned stage of the Tour du Val d’Hérens. The Belvédère Via Ferrata offers views of the Rhône Valley. It starts in the forest below Nax and climbs directly up to the village.
The Prarion picnic area has a meadow and a covered space. Both are suitable for grilling and family gatherings. This spot gives you the option of planning a break outdoors as part of your hikes.
Cycling or geocaching
Together with Vernamiège and Mase, Nax forms the Mont-Noble region. The easy 3 villages cycling tour runs from Nax via Vernamiège to Mase. It follows historic paths that once connected the villages. Another way to explore these three places is the Nax Region GeoTour, a geocaching route through Nax, Vernamiège and Mase.
The GeoTour is accessible year-round and can be completed at your own pace over one or more days. This gives you more flexibility with timing than the cycling tour, which is described as easy: you can choose the timeframe for the GeoTour yourself. Check local arrangements in advance.
Winter activities in Nax
At Espace Loisirs Mont-Noble, Tsébetta has a secured snow park for beginners learning to ski or snowboard. The seasonal activities also include sledding, snow tubing and snowshoeing. Check opening conditions before your visit to the snow park and other winter activities.
The Télé Mont-Noble ski area has around 35 kilometres of pistes and five lifts on the western side of the mountain; the lifts reach an altitude of 2,640 metres. Alongside the snow park, sledding, snow tubing and snowshoeing, this shows the variety of activities available in winter. You can plan which ones to include in your stay according to your interests.
A regional addition
Sion offers a different focus: the city combines a medieval atmosphere with cultural attractions and is about a 20-minute drive from Nax. The approximate journey time and mode of transport provide a useful guide if you are considering a visit to Sion in addition to the trails and activities in Nax.
Discover more destinations: Les Masses, Vex, Evolène, Vex, Mase, Saint-Martin Vs, Vernamiège, Eison
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