4/ Water use
The mountains are full of water: springs, melting snow and glaciers, rainfall; but this water tends to run down the slopes and quickly join the rivers flowing through the valleys. In order to ensure that the inhabitants of the Nyon plateau have a constant supply of water during the summer months, a reservoir has been […]
3/ Cow breeds
The Abondance cow is a dairy cow from Haute-Savoie. Medium-sized, it is very well adapted to walking and particularly agile in the mountains. Its coat is “piebald mahogany red”. It has “glasses” (brown spots around the eyes) that reduce glare and protect the eye from the sun’s rays. The cradle of the breed is the […]
2/ Summer barn
The barn is occupied during the summer season, depending on grass growth. It is used to group the cows together for milking and to protect them at night, in stormy weather or during hot spells. In the last century, there were 9 (to be verified) farms on the Nyon plateau. Each housed 8 to 12 […]
1/ Walking in the mountains
The mountains are a natural environment with a diversity of landscapes, terroirs and traditions. It is a place for tourism, farming and other activities. It is home to a wealth of biodiversity, and is a fragile environment that we owe it to ourselves to preserve. You can walk or cycle here, following the footpaths so […]
«Discovery of the mountain pasture»
Presentation of the domestic and wild animals of the mountain pasture, accompanied discovery of the mountain pasture, history of the mountain pasture, presentation of the work of the shepherd’s dogs.
«Observation of wild mountain animals» workshop
Workshop «On the trail of mountain animals»
Workshop «discovering beekeeping»
Paying activities – Daily, registration required OPENING The Domaine de Nyon will be open every day from 6thJuly to 1st September. EVERYDAY Every day at 3pm. Duration 30 min, from 6 years, €10 per pers. This workshop gives you the right to visit the mini-farm. NYON EXPÉriences
Portes du Soleil – MTB stay pass
MTB Pass 5h to 13 days MTB Pass 5h to 13 days TRIBU (4 pers. mini) MTB Pass 5 days Non consecutive MTB Pass 5 days Non consecutive TRIBU (4 pers. mini) Portes du Soleil mountain bike package from 5 hours to 8 days, 10 days and 13 days. The 5 hours skipass starts […]
Pedestrian tickets Return trip Pas de l’Aigle
Pedestrian ticket giving access to the Pas de l’Aigle, a viewing bridge with panoramic views of the valley located at the top of the Pointe de Nyon + Nyon Experiences
Pedestrian tickets One way Up or Return trip Nyon cable car
Pedestrian ticket giving access to the Plateau de Nyon, via the Nyon cable car to enjoy Nyon Experiences.
