Ovronnaz, one of the winter destinations of Switzerland to have a wellness vacation, is both SPA and skiing center. Located on the southward sun terraces of the Bernese Alps in the region of Valais where French is spoken, the town has a breathtaking view.
In the town, there are 9 telphers, 3 chairlifts and 5 surface elevators in addition to the 10 30-kilometer long ski runs in total, where skiers can land vertically from 1336 meters down. Cross skiing runs with the length of almost 25 kilometers and a park allocated for snowboarders are important places of the medium-sized Ovronnaz mountain facilities. Resting in healthy waters with temperatures changing between 32-35 degrees after a day spent on the slopes in Ovronnaz, which used to be mentioned as a thermal town before turning into a skiing center, is among the most popular activities of the region. In the city, with an enlivening climate, there are facilities presenting healthy life activities like baths, sauna massage, cosmetic treatment and physical therapy. The Rhône Valley in front of the town has one of the most beautiful views you can see through the window of your room.
If you would like to go trekking and discover the environment in this mountainous town with fresh air and waters, the 20-kilometer long natural track that is surrounding the village has a relaxing atmosphere when you are walking. You can find bars and restaurants open both during the day and at night in the center of Ovronnaz. In the Lower Valais Region near the town, there are fascinating towns like Martigny where you will find the traces of Celt-Roman history through the Mediterranean air and visit international art exhibitions. Considered as the capital of Valais, Sitten (Sion) is quite close to Ovronnaz and you can have an overview of the whole city from the high slopes of this city like a castle.
The closest airport to Ovronnaz is in Geneva. The distance between the airport and the city center is approximately 151 kilometers and you can cover it the most quickly by renting a car. When it comes to public transportation alternatives, you can make use of the scheduled trains to reach the city in 2.5 hours and night trains taking 4 hours to arrive in the city.