Valais vineyard trail on foot

Day 1: Arrival in Martigny | Martigny – Saillon Luggage drop-off in Martigny and bus ride to Branson to the starting point of the hike. Between Martigny and Saillon, you will find yourself in the land of Gamay and fascinating contrasts: at your feet the fully cultivated Rhone Valley, in the distance the glittering snowfields of Mont Blanc. The town of Fully is the capital of the Petite Arvine. Approx. 3.5 h / approx. 12 km / 400 m ascent / 395 m descent Day 2: Saillon – Sion Steep limestone walls tower imposingly over the debris cones at Chamoson. The vines have gravel underneath them and almost burn in the sun. Vétroz is the cradle of the rare grape variety Amigne. Enchanting vine terraces with ancient irrigation channels surround Sion. Guided tour of Sion with wine tasting. Approx. 6 h / approx. 23 km / 890 m ascent / 865 m descent Day 3: Sion – Sierre A sea of vines surrounds Sion and spills up to the castle-crowned twin rocks of Valeria and Tourbillon. The vine terraces are among the steepest in the world. Easy hiking trail to the Coteaux de Sierre, the largest AOC area in Switzerland. Evening raclette tasting in the Château de Ville. Approx. 5 h / approx. 19 km / 640 m ascent / 580 m descent Day 4 : Sierre – Leuk | Departure A quarter of the Valais Pinot Noir production comes from the Leuk, Varen and Salgesch region. The region is a paradise for nature lovers. Everywhere you can discover new and surprising things. Fantastic view from the hilltop church near Varen. Luggage retrieval and individual departure after arrival in Leuk. Approx. 4 h / approx. 17 km / 630 m ascent / 550 m descent

A wonderful hike through the vineyards of the Valais. The paths are well developed and easy to walk on. The sometimes long stages can be shortened without any problems by public transport. Basic fitness is nevertheless necessary. In summer it can get very hot on the plain!

Included: Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast Daily luggage transfers Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival/departure) Subsidy for arrival by train Valais connoisseur package* Carefully elaborated route Detailed tour documentation (1 x per room) Navigation app and GPS data available SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year Service hotline Not included: Bus journey from Martigny to Branson not included in the price. approx. CHF 2.- with half-fare card Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price *Valais connoisseur package: Discover the best of the Valais. With the Valais Connoisseur Package, visit the wine museums of Salgesch and Sierre, take part in a guided tour of Sion, taste local wines and enjoy a Valaisan plate and a raclette.

Option of additional nights - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): Martigny: CHF 109.- (per person in double room) Single room surcharge: CHF 45.- Susten: CHF 99.- (per person in double room) Single room surcharge: CHF 35.-

Up to 29 days before the start of the trip: 20% 28 – 15 days before the start of the trip: 50% 14 – 08 days before the start of the trip: 70% 07 – 1 days before the start of the trip: 90% 0 day before the start of the trip / No–show: 100%

Level: Easy Equipment needed: Good hiking shoes Sunglasses Comfortable hiking clothing suitable for the weather conditions Season: Season 1: 22.03. - 25.04. | 27.09. - 12.10.2024 Season 2: 26.04. - 26.09.2024 Check-in/check-out: Check-in 16h (4pm), Check-out 11h (11am) Arrival/Parking/Departure: Arrival by public transport to Martigny, For direct arrival: Drop off your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest. Departure by public transport from Leuk. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the partner firm by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.