Pra da Dzeu
Detail
Sumup
Time : 3h35
Distance : 12.16 km
Season : January-January
Difficulty : Difficult
Height difference : 552 m (+) / 552 m
(-)
Altitude min : 1324 m
Altitude max : 1758 m
Start point : 7.294605/46.183691
Start point elevation : 1326 m
End point : 7.294528/46.183655
End point elevation : 1326 m
Pra da Dzeu is a patois name which signifies “the meadow in the forest”.
This rest area is situated in the heart of the forest, on the heights of
Haute-Nendaz and of Isérables. It is crossed by the bisse de Saxon which
carries the water of the Printse from Siviez to Saxon.
Information
Nendaz Tourisme
Route de la télécabine 1
1997 Haute-Nendaz
info@nendaz.ch
Description
Pra da Dzeu is a patois name meaning “the meadow in the forest”. This
alpine area was already used in the Middle Ages by the people of Nendaz
and Isérables and was the object of greed for both parties for many years.
In 1295, an agreement was reached that stipulated livestock where allowed
to wander freely along a communal area between Ouché and the Pra da
Dzeu. If the livestock crossed the boundaries of this area, it was chased with
consideration and without cruelty. Afterwards, the people of Nendaz gave
up their share of the communal pasture. The meadow is situated in an area
of limestone rocks which explains the presence of many “dolines”. The area
is traversed by the Bisse of Saxon which directs the water from the Printze
up towards the hilltop of the village of Saxon in the Rhône valley. Along the
route of the Bisse you encounter some magnificent spruce trees that have
taken advantage of the humidity provided by the canal in order to flourish.
In all seasons, this idyllic place conveys calm and serenity.