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Basse-Nendaz, Switzerland

Valais · Switzerland

Basse-Nendaz is a small city in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 5,410. Elevation: 3,294 ft (1,004 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

5,410 Population 140/sq mi density
3,294 ft Elevation 1,004 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Basse-Nendaz

Basse-Nendaz

Saint-Pierre-de-Clages is a village in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking part of the Canton of Valais in the municipality of Chamoson.

People

Population5,410
Density140/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation3,294 ft (1,004 m)
Population5,410
Population Density140 / sq mi
Elevation3,294 ft (1,004 m)
Coordinates46.1899°, 7.3121°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceValais
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.1 inches (56 cm)

About Basse-Nendaz

Basse-Nendaz is a small city in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 5,410. The city sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet (1,004 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Basse-Nendaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below Switzerland avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,294 ft (1,004 m)
Area38.7 sq mi (100.3 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates46.1899°N, 7.3121°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

951 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 75 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 95 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 105 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 77 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 136 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 126 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 141 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 80 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 134 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 144 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 92 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 103 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 145 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 108 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 25 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 29 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 133 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 84 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 12 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 113 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 78 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
March 32°F (0°C) 3.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Basse-Nendaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 27°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Basse-Nendaz

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.O Basse-Nendaz
Ecole primaire de Veysonnaz
École de la Biolette
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Radio Stations near Basse-Nendaz

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Vibration Zen Relax MP3 128 kbps
La Radio du bord de l’eau chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Top Italia Radio (IT) aosta, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Krimi (FR) MP3 320 kbps
Agaune Radio general MP3
Radio Ouistiti MP3 128 kbps
Break Radio hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies MP3 192 kbps
Vertical Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maxxima MP3 192 kbps
RADIO PROPOSTA AOSTA (IT) news MP3 256 kbps
Globule Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais - 100% Français france MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chablais Rock'n'Blues MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Basse-Nendaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancienne demeure
Art & Collections
Barryland - Musée et Chiens du Saint-Bernard
Cave de l'Etivaz
Centre pédagogique pour la prévention en cas de séismes (CPPS)
Fondation Opale
Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures
Forge à Oreiller
Fort d'artillerie de Champex-Lac
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
Hameau de Colombire
La Fondation Pierre Gianadda
Le Moulin Semblanet
Le Pénitencier
Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke
Maison de la nature Montorge
Maison du Diable
Manoir de la Ville
Musée d'art du Valais
Musée d'Evolène
Musée de Bagnes
Musée de l'automobile
Musée de l'Evêché
Musée de la Fausse monnaie
Musée de la laiterie et des costumes
Musée de la nature
Musée des Bisses
Musée des Ormonts
Musée du Vélo
Musée gallo-romain
Museum of Glacier
Pavillon d'information Grande Dixence
The Wine Museum
Valais History Museum

Libraries in Basse-Nendaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib-Ludo Evolène0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Bourg-Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Grimisuat0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ayent0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Hérémence0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Chamoson0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Grône0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Leytron0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Riddes0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Savièse0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Saxon0.0
Bibliothèque de Bagnes0.0
Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin0.0
Bibliothèque de Charrat0.0
Bibliothèque de Conthey0.0
Bibliothèque de Crans-Montana0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art0.0
Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital du Valais et de la CRR-SUVA0.0
Bibliothèque de la Sainte-Famille0.0
Bibliothèque de Mont-Noble0.0
Bibliothèque de St-Léonard0.0
Bibliothèque de Verbier0.0
Bibliothèque de Vex0.0
Bibliothèque des Collines0.0
Bibliothèque des Ormonts0.0
Bibliothèque du Tribunal cantonal0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Marin0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Fully0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale de Saillon0.0
Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre0.0
La Plume d'Or0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Santé, soins infirmiers0.0
Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme0.0
Médiathèque Valais - Martigny0.0
Médiathèque Valais - Sion0.0
Point lecture de Vollèges0.0

Farmers Markets in Basse-Nendaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché hebdomadaire

Hotels in Basse-Nendaz

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chalet Royal
Hôtel de Siviez
Hotel Edelweiss
Hôtel Le Déserteur
Hotel Les Etagnes
Hotel Nendaz 4 Vallées & Spa
Magrappé
Mont-Fort Alpine Resort
Mont-Rouge

Restaurants in Basse-Nendaz

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Les Clèves
Caboulis
Caboulis
Café d'Aproz
Cantina
Chalet Novelly
Château de Brignon
Chez Caroline
Chez Dom
Chez Odette
Combatseline
Gite L‘Ermitage
Hotel Edelweiss
Hotel Les Etagnes
L'Arôm'antique
La Cantina
La Grange
La Tannière
La Terrasse
Le BARd'ARTs - Café de la Coopérative
Le Bargeot
Le Greppon Blanc
Le Sapin Blanc
Les Bisses
Les Chottes
Magrappé
Planchouet
Relais des Mayens
Remointze
Restaurant les Bergers Chez Benzine

Cafes in Basse-Nendaz

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Vieux Nendaz
Cafe de l'Union
Café de la Place
La Brioche

Gas Stations in Basse-Nendaz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CH #2164514676

Banks in Basse-Nendaz

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Cantonale du Valais
BCVs
Raiffeisen
UBS

Breweries in Basse-Nendaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie La Sierrvoise
Brasserie Valaisanne
Les brasseries d'Ayent
Let it Beer
Malternative Sàrl
Mont-Noble Brasserie Artisanale
Traquenard Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Basse-Nendaz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Basse-Nendaz

148 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
La Plagne 0.0 $0
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Paradiski 0.0 $0
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry 0.0 $0
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 0.0 $0
Champorcher 0.0 $0
Valgrisenche Ski 0.0 $0
La Rosière 0.0 $0
Pila 0.0 $0
La Thuile 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex 0.0 $0
Colle di Joux 0.0 $0
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 $0
Brusson 0.0 $0
Les Contamines 0.0 $0
Courmayeur 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Antagnod 0.0 $0
Crévacol 0.0 $0
Evasion Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Courmayeur Val Ferret 0.0 $0
Chamois 0.0 $0
Megève/Saint-Gervais 0.0 $0
Monterosa Ski 0.0 $0
Les Houches (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Les Planards (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
La Fouly 0.0 $0
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Passy - Plaine Joux 0.0 $0
Bourg-Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 $0
Les Grands Montets 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 $0
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Vichères-Bavon 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 $0
Flaine 0.0 $0
Vormaine 0.0 $0
La Poya (Chamonix) 0.0 $0
Balme - Vallorcine 0.0 $0
Champex-Lac 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Le Grand Massif 0.0 $0
Villages 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Evolène 0.0 $0
Les Marecottes 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Saas-Grund 0.0 $0
Saas-Balen 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Grächen 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Visperterminen 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Charmey 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald 0.0 $0
Hohwald 0.0 $0
Gantrisch Gurnigel 0.0 $0
Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal 0.0 $0
Habkern 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Ottenleue 0.0 $0
Selital 0.0 $0
Rüschegg 0.0 $0
Hubelweid 0.0 $0
Skilift Gurnigel-Bad 0.0 $0
Homberg 0.0 $0
Eriz 0.0 $0
Bumbach - Schangnau 0.0 $0
Heimenschwand 0.0 $0
Linden 0.0 $0
Marbach - Marbachegg 0.0 $0
Schratten Flühli 0.0 $0
Chuderhüsi 0.0 $0
Eggiwil 0.0 $0

Airports Near Basse-Nendaz

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Bern AirportBRNMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport de VaugellazSmall Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la ChiaupeSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du GouterSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du TaculSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Col di RhémesSmall Airport
Col du Palet AltiportSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Gh. de la SassiereSmall Airport
Gh. del LéchaudSmall Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breulSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiportoSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del LysSmall Airport
Glacier d'Argentière AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier de Talèfre AltiportSmall Airport
Glacier du Tour AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaioSmall Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Tovière AltiportSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Megève AltiportMVVSmall Airport
Meggiana AltiportSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Nevaio del Fallére altiportoSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Rutor Glacier AltiportSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Roch Mayères AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Savoy Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Basse-Nendaz

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste 1993 Veysonnaz
Poste 1996 Basse-Nendaz
Poste 1997 Haute-Nendaz

Treatment Centers in Basse-Nendaz

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinique romande de réadaptation Sion
Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Basse-Nendaz

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Chapelle de Clèbes
Chapelle de Planchouet
Chapelle de Planchouet
Chapelle des Rairettes
Chapelle Notre-Dame de l’Espérance de Brignon
Chapelle St-Joseph de Saclentz
Chapelle Ste-Agathe de Beuson
Église
Église de Haute-Nendaz
Église Saint-Léger de Basse-Nendaz
Église St. Nicolas de Flüe

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
518 m (1,700 ft)

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basse-Nendaz

What is the population of Basse-Nendaz?

Basse-Nendaz has a population of 5,410 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 38.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Basse-Nendaz?

Basse-Nendaz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches, with 22.1 inches of snow.

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