Thyon is a ski resort in central Valais, on the western side of the Val d'Hérémence. Together with Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and La Tzoumaz, it makes up the 4 Vallées, the largest linked ski area in Switzerland and the third largest in Europe. Thyon lies at the eastern tip of the 4 Vallées. A very friendly, sunny resort known for its facilities for children, Thyon is particularly well suited to family winter sports.

The ski area is spread over three levels: Thyon-Les Masses at 1,600 m, Thyon-Les Collons at 1,800 m and Thyon 2000, which, as the name suggests, lies at 2,000 m! 212 km of slopes await you, or 416 km including the whole 4 Vallées area! The resort has two key strengths. First, a snowpark, the Centralpark Thyon, considered the best in French-speaking Switzerland and open to all levels, with three lines for beginners, intermediates and pros. Second, its excellent facilities for beginners: a whole zone limited to 30 km/h is reserved for them. Beginners have three suitable runs, Le Petit Vallon, Piccolo and Bambino, where they can learn to ski and snowboard calmly in a safe area. As for young children, a snow garden lets them learn, from the age of 3½, to move on snow and get used to this new environment. Lessons are given by specially trained instructors.

If you prefer cross-country skiing, Thyon has three trails: La Mura (1 km), Thyon 2000 (500 m) and Les Chottes (5 km). Other winter sports are on offer: winter walking (two trails: the Tour des Collons, 5 km, and the Sentier de Thyon 2000, 8 km), snowshoeing (three trails of 3.5 km, 5 km and 8 km), dog-sled rides, ice skating on the open-air rink in Les Collons or in the village of Hérémence, and tandem paragliding flights for thrill-seekers. There's something for every taste!

To relax after racing down the snowy slopes, there are plenty of activities: on Wednesday evenings, a torchlight descent and mulled wine; on Saturdays, the Les Masses-Hérémence educational farm offers après-ski activities showing how the animals are cared for and the cows milked. On the blue runs, ski treasure hunts are organised for children, who practise skiing in a fun way as budding adventurers, solving riddles and finding clues. Finally, at lunchtime, a multi-purpose room with vending machines for snacks and hot and cold drinks is available for anyone who wants to picnic out of the cold! A great way to meet other skiers!