Hikes
Cleuson Dam
Nendaz
3/9°
Set off on a wonderful hike along a former irrigation channel with a unique view of the turquoise waters of the Cleuson Dam.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
11.6 kmDuration
3:10 hDescription
The route along the former Chervé irrigation channel with its unique dry stone walls promises a wonderful high-altitude hike. Along the way, the view of the blue waters of the Cleuson lake and the impressive dam open up increasingly. Once on the summit, you’re in for a treat with the beauty and colours of the landscape. Before returning to Siviez, visit the charming mountain chapel of St Barthélémy awaiting visits from hikers in its enchanting alpine setting.
Turn-by-turn directions
Follow the marked path along the former Chervé irrigation channel from the top station of the Combatseline chairlift in Siviez to above the Cleuson Dam. Take the path going down to the dam and continue next to its turquoise waters. When you reach the St. Barthélémy chapel, take a leisurely walk from the back of the dam along a pleasantly shady path. After crossing part of the forest, follow a small stream near Tortin mountain farm to return to where you started in Siviez.
Start
Combatseline (top of chairlift Siviez-Combasteline) (2241m)
Destination
Siviez (1729m)
Author's recommendation
In summer, don't miss a visit to the inner sanctum of the impressive Cleuson Dam. The tour lasts about an hour and takes place on Friday afternoons.
Technical information
Altitude
2355m
1728m
Ascent
+195m
Descent
-710m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
From Geneva or Brig, take the train to Sion. Change for the post bus to Haute-Nendaz, then to Siviez. Once in Siviez, take the chairlift to Combatseline.
Approach
Follow the A9 motorway and take exit 26 (Sion-Ouest) from Martigny, or 27 (Sion-Est) from Brig and drive in the direction of Haute-Nendaz / Siviez.
Parking
Large car park available at the bottom of the Siviez ski lifts.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion