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Haute-Nendaz
The resort/commune of Haute-Nendaz is located in the Swiss canton of Valais. It is located in the municipality of Nendaz, along with Basse-Nendaz and Siviez. Haute-Nendaz is situated on plateau at an altitude between 1300m and 1500m. In winter it forms part of the 4 Vallées ski resort and is one of the most extensive ski areas in Europe, with a ski area of over 400km. It is located close to Sion, the capital of the Valais, and is approximately 2 hours from Geneva. History Earliest documents date Nendaz back to 985. Until the 19th century, the Nendaz community was largely based on agriculture. When traces of gold were found, the region went through a brief gold rush. The main source of mineral wealth remains carbon extracted from Aproz. When Switzerland's tourism industry blossomed again after World War II, Nendaz started their first cablecart lift and the start oTélénendaz Nendaz went into rapid expansion afterwards. Large chalets were rapidly being built on previously ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haute Nendaz
The resort/commune of Haute-Nendaz is located in the Switzerland, Swiss canton (country subdivision), canton of Valais. It is located in the municipality of Nendaz, along with Basse-Nendaz and Siviez. Haute-Nendaz is situated on plateau at an altitude between 1300m and 1500m. In winter it forms part of the 4 Vallées ski resort and is one of the most extensive ski areas in Europe, with a ski area of over 400km. It is located close to Sion, the capital of the Valais, and is approximately 2 hours from Geneva. History Earliest documents date Nendaz back to 985. Until the 19th century, the Nendaz community was largely based on agriculture. When traces of gold were found, the region went through a brief gold rush. The main source of mineral wealth remains carbon extracted from Aproz. When Switzerland's tourism industry blossomed again after World War II, Nendaz started their first cablecart lift and the start oTélénendaz Nendaz went into rapid expansion afterwards. Large chalet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
