Summer 2024:
4 Ecstatic Dances
WINTER SEASON:
The 4 Vallées ski resort is a 10-minute drive away. Access from Thyon 2000 / les Masses with free parking at the start of the ski lift.
The 4 Vallées ski resort is a 10-minute drive away. Access from Thyon 2000 / les Masses with free parking at the start of the ski lift.
Domaine Bellevie offers an rustic accommodation experience with exceptional panoramic views of the central Valais.
a Bed & Breakfast with 2 bedrooms and 2 glamping tents in summer for up to 9 people.
With an outdoor jacuzzi, a hammam and an artist's studio, surrounded by numerous trails in forests just above the town of Sion, there is lots to keep you active while retreating from busy city life. Price of the room is based on occupancy.
Share our "slow life" in the mountains surrounded by roaming animals (rabbits, chickens, dog ..)
Our 2 family guest rooms can accommodate families of up to 4 people with its own kitchen and independent garden access.
We accept well behaved dogs who will get along with our dog and not chase our free roaming rabbits.
In winter we are only a 15 minutes drive from the ski resort "4 Vallées", with its 400 kilometers of ski slopes from Thyon to Veysonnaz, Nendaz and Verbier. We are happy to help you plan your winter ski getaway and arrange for transport, ski passes and rentals.
Bellevie retreats is surrounded by fields and forests to hike, snowshoe or sled, yet is is only a 10 min walk to the village of VEX with shops and restaurants.
We are a well traveled Franco-American artist family. We have lived in a number of anglophone countries and have shown our art (painting, photography, sculpture) in the US, the Bahamas France and England. We are environmentalists, tennis players, yogis and love trail running in the forests around Bellevie with Brandi our Border Collie. We try our best to offer you the best service we can during your stay and give massages we learned in California at Harbin Hot Springs, near San Francisco, where Anyes lived.
Fitness. Massages. Yoga.
Treat Yourself to a California Massage for apres-ski.
In the peaceful ambiance of Bellevie, profound healing and relaxation are assured.
We are trained in many techniques, integrated according to your needs (California Massage mixes these East-West techniques):
Watsu: Aquatic Massage
Thérapeutic, Restorative for apres-ski.
In the peaceful ambiance of Bellevie, profound healing and relaxation are assured.
We are trained in many techniques, integrated according to your needs (California Massage mixes these East-West techniques):
Watsu: Aquatic Massage
- 60 minutes: 150fr Complete California massage according to your needs
- 90 minutes: 200fr with an aquatic massage in the jacuzzi or time in the steamy hamam, followed by complete massage
Thérapeutic, Restorative for apres-ski.
Guest reviews:
Staying here was a highlight of our week traveling in Europe.
The panoramic view is spectacular.
Spending time with Anyes and Michael was relaxing, fun and thoroughly enjoyable.
They offered plenty of suggestions of things to do in the area as well as interesting insights into European living. The room was comfortable and provided a restful & quiet sleep.
The town and surrounding areas offer many natural and cultural explorations .
We highly recommend this place- both for the beauty of the spot and for the wonderful hosts.
"A wonderful welcoming family always with a smile"
"A perfect place for children who loved the dog and the free animals"
"Spectacular views ... it's just beautiful"
"The view is great. Especially from the jacuzzi. The hosts are super friendly. It was a great experience. ”
“Such a nice location and being surrounded by animals really makes you feel away from everything"
2 bedrooms or a 3 bedroom flat:
Two large bedrooms for 2, 3 or 4 people, each with double bed and 2 single beds with their own bathroom or a 3 bedroom flat.
Please contact us by phone/ sms for same day arrival.
Room prices vary by number of guests
Free welcome drinks for direct reservations!
CONTACT T: +41 (0)27 207 1753. N: +41 (0)79 637.2160 E: [email protected]
Two large bedrooms for 2, 3 or 4 people, each with double bed and 2 single beds with their own bathroom or a 3 bedroom flat.
Please contact us by phone/ sms for same day arrival.
Room prices vary by number of guests
Free welcome drinks for direct reservations!
CONTACT T: +41 (0)27 207 1753. N: +41 (0)79 637.2160 E: [email protected]
Directions
Our dirt road is on Google Maps but missing on some GPS unless you enter the closest access "Route de Poulan 21".
GPS coordinates: 46-12'53 N 7-23'46 E
WARNING: Most GPS in a hurry will tend to lead you the shortest ways thru steep village roads which can be avoided if you go up and AROUND the village of VEX. Our semi private dirt road does not always show up on maps! You must drive around and above the village and NOT follow the STEEP shortcuts across the village indicated by clever GPS!
DO NOT take: la route "derrière l'église", nor "route de la Lay"
From SION: Exit the motorway at "Sion Est" and follow "Val d'Hérens / HEREMENCE" through 3 roundabouts. Climb 10 km until the center of the village of Vex.
1. In the center of Vex (place du Cotterd), take the narrow road by DENNER shop towards HEREMENCE / YPRESSE and the football field.
2. After 600m on the road to Hérémence take a sharp 180 right turn at the sign: "Ypresse / Prasses" towards the football field.
3. Continue 400m and shortly after the chalet with yellow shutters, turn right at "Route de POULAN", a narrow road that goes around the hill. (If you see the football field, you've gone too far!)
4. Slowly drive around the hill for 400m on a gentle sloping narrow road while enjoying the views over the valley. Take the dirt road on the right at "BELLEVIE "sign: CHEMIN DES AFFORTSES.
5. After 300m you will arrive at Domaine Bellevie. Park on the left of the road just before the large rock. Ring the bell on the gate and enter!
EVENT PARKING Close up EVENT parking at Domaine Bellevie only for guest with impaired mobility
Coming from Sion you can park at the Raiffeisen Bank parking lot (11 spaces) or at the parking lot of the commune just after the construction site, - Ignore the sign "Vignette" (not obligatory).
Walk up the stairs by the white cube of the commune building and follow up the road 100 meters to village center, pass in front of the "Café de l'Aigle" and take the "route de la LAY" to the path to "la VERNAZ" which leaves behind the church and crosses the field.
Take the small road to the right for 50 meters and turn left after the modern wooden house, to take the path that goes up after the bench. Continue for 400 meters and we are the only house on the right. (about 1km walk total)
The closer parking is near the "Route Faverze 29" . You can access this parking area ONLY by following the road "DERRIERE l'EGLISE" which starts at a sharp right at the Raiffeisen bank.
Stay to the left of the old church and continue after the farm and the hairpin bend until the modern house at "route Faverze 29" (if your GPS takes you to the hairpin turn, you are below Bellevie and there is no path. you must continue up a bit to the modern house) . Park along the roadside without blocking access to the houses nearby and walk up the trail path that starts after the modern wooden house
only 500 meters walk in meadows.
The other small roads in the village are very steep and should be avoided. Please follow these directions as a treasure hunt that will lead you from the village through the fields to Domaine Bellevie.
GPS coordinates: 46-12'53 N 7-23'46 E
WARNING: Most GPS in a hurry will tend to lead you the shortest ways thru steep village roads which can be avoided if you go up and AROUND the village of VEX. Our semi private dirt road does not always show up on maps! You must drive around and above the village and NOT follow the STEEP shortcuts across the village indicated by clever GPS!
DO NOT take: la route "derrière l'église", nor "route de la Lay"
From SION: Exit the motorway at "Sion Est" and follow "Val d'Hérens / HEREMENCE" through 3 roundabouts. Climb 10 km until the center of the village of Vex.
1. In the center of Vex (place du Cotterd), take the narrow road by DENNER shop towards HEREMENCE / YPRESSE and the football field.
2. After 600m on the road to Hérémence take a sharp 180 right turn at the sign: "Ypresse / Prasses" towards the football field.
3. Continue 400m and shortly after the chalet with yellow shutters, turn right at "Route de POULAN", a narrow road that goes around the hill. (If you see the football field, you've gone too far!)
4. Slowly drive around the hill for 400m on a gentle sloping narrow road while enjoying the views over the valley. Take the dirt road on the right at "BELLEVIE "sign: CHEMIN DES AFFORTSES.
5. After 300m you will arrive at Domaine Bellevie. Park on the left of the road just before the large rock. Ring the bell on the gate and enter!
EVENT PARKING Close up EVENT parking at Domaine Bellevie only for guest with impaired mobility
Coming from Sion you can park at the Raiffeisen Bank parking lot (11 spaces) or at the parking lot of the commune just after the construction site, - Ignore the sign "Vignette" (not obligatory).
Walk up the stairs by the white cube of the commune building and follow up the road 100 meters to village center, pass in front of the "Café de l'Aigle" and take the "route de la LAY" to the path to "la VERNAZ" which leaves behind the church and crosses the field.
Take the small road to the right for 50 meters and turn left after the modern wooden house, to take the path that goes up after the bench. Continue for 400 meters and we are the only house on the right. (about 1km walk total)
The closer parking is near the "Route Faverze 29" . You can access this parking area ONLY by following the road "DERRIERE l'EGLISE" which starts at a sharp right at the Raiffeisen bank.
Stay to the left of the old church and continue after the farm and the hairpin bend until the modern house at "route Faverze 29" (if your GPS takes you to the hairpin turn, you are below Bellevie and there is no path. you must continue up a bit to the modern house) . Park along the roadside without blocking access to the houses nearby and walk up the trail path that starts after the modern wooden house
only 500 meters walk in meadows.
The other small roads in the village are very steep and should be avoided. Please follow these directions as a treasure hunt that will lead you from the village through the fields to Domaine Bellevie.