Club sportif "Les Pionniers du Val d'Hérens"

The Club Sportif "Les Pionniers du Val d'Hérens" is a sports club focused on Nordic skiing. The club organizes training sessions throughout the year for motivated young people. These training sessions are supervised by Jeunesse & Sports certified cross-country skiing instructors. The young members practice both classic and skating styles, using roller skis during the off-snow season and skis on snow when conditions allow. The club also hosts several major events, including the Evolène Nordic Trophy, the Les Haudères Nordic Night, and the Raid Evolénard, which is a mountain bike race. Furthermore, the club is actively involved in organizing and participating in various regional and national cross-country ski competitions like the Net+ Nordix Trophy, Kids Nordic Tour, and Helvetia Nordic Trophy for younger members. The club supports athletes who have reached higher levels, with some members training at national performance centers. The club also arranges family outings, usually involving cross-country skiing, and participation in long-distance races. The target audience for the club's core activities is young individuals interested in practicing cross-country skiing year-round and developing their skills in this sport.