Nendaz is most suited to strong, confident intermediates who are not scared of taking on the odd black run or even off-piste itinerary (marked off-piste route). The few slopes immediately above the village being a mix of mainly blue and red are certainly within most intermediates capabilities. However, if intermediates wish to venture beyond the slopes of Nendaz which undoubtedly they will then they should be aware that the options for returning to the valley are first via an off-piste itinerary that then links into a black piste. Of course there is always the option of riding the cable car and chairlift to return but that would be sacrilege.