Cycling routes

Wine route Martigny-Sion (Stage 1)

Martigny

3/14°

Closed

The wine route, opened in spring 2007, is excellent for discovering the wine regions of Valais. Treat yourself to a stop at one of the cellars or a small vineyard hut and taste typical Valais wines.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

39.73 km

Duration

3:00 h

Description

A vigorous ups and downs on the sunny steep south-facing slope, through well-maintained vineyards, small wine villages, and historic places such as Saillon with the miniature vineyard of the counterfeiter Farinet, or Chamoson with the octagonal tower of St-Pierre-de-Clages.

Turn-by-turn directions

The wine route leads through the Valais wine-growing regions from Martigny to Sion and traverses the area with gentle ups and downs over a length of 39 kilometers. It passes through well-maintained vineyards, historic places, and small wine villages offering delicious wine tastings. Spontaneous tastings are therefore possible in many locations. This unique cycling route is excellent for discovering the wine regions of Valais.

Start

Martigny (station) (468m)

Destination

Sion (station) (484m)

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Author's recommendation

The Fol'terres Oenotheque at the western entrance to Fully offers you a wide selection of Valais wines from over 60 winemakers in the region for tasting - optionally accompanied by snacks made from regional products.

Technical information

Altitude

662m

457m

Ascent

+484m

Descent

-456m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Regular train connections from all over Switzerland to Martigny. At the end of the route, you arrive at Sion station. Timetables for trains and buses can be found at sbb.ch.

Approach

Via highway A9 from Lausanne or Sierre, exit Martigny-Fully (No. 21) or via the cantonal road. Via roads open year-round: Pass La Forclaz, Great St. Bernard Tunnel, Simplon Pass. Via passes only open in summer: Great St. Bernard, Nufenen, Grimsel, Furka