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There are a number of thermal spas within easy driving access of Nendaz, open all year round. The closest are at Saillon, a dramatic medieval fortress town in the valley beneath Nendaz: www.bainsdesaillon.ch. Also close to Nendaz is the boutique ski and spa of Ovronnaz, above Saillon, on the north side of the Rhone Valley: www.thermalp.ch.

The Valais boasts the highest altitude vineyards in Europe, some 1100m above sea level. Vines are grown in terraces along steep valley walls right down to the Rhone river plain. Vines have been ciltivated here since Roman times and the wide variations in microclimate and soils allow for a huge range of grape varieties to be grown. Many of the local vingerons are open to wine tasting sessions. in addition, there are frequent events at which local wines are showcased, for example the "Marche Nendard" (Nendaz Market) held every Wednesday afternoon in the summer months.