Top 10 Wine experiences
Valais is Switzerland's largest wine-growing region, with around 4,600 hectares of vineyards, mainly cultivated on terraces along the Rhône, and 55 AOC grape varieties, including Petite Arvine, Cornalin, Humagne Rouge and Fendant.
Its wine tourism offering allows visitors to design programmes combining tasting, gastronomy, soft mobility and historical discovery. These experiences are suitable for individual travellers, groups and companies (incentives), and are available as half-day, full-day or itinerant stays.
In the footsteps of the Petite Arvine
Starting from Martigny, this wine tourism excursion takes guests by PostBus to Fully, the capital of Petite Arvine wine. On the programme: tasting of four wines accompanied by local products at the Fol'Terres wine shop, a walk along the Chemin des Vignes the Guérites with views of the Rhône valley and lunch at a restaurant in Fully, followed by a relaxing break at the Bains de Saillon spa.
Ideal for: couples, groups, wine lovers, foodies
Season: all year round
Booking: required
Level: easy (suitable for occasional walkers)
Duration: approximately 6.5 hours
Access: train to Martigny, then PostBus to Fully and Saillon. Stages accessible on foot or by regional bus
Finding out all there is to know about Johannisberg
In Valais, Chamoson is the main producer of Johannisberg, an iconic white wine made from Sylvaner grapes. After receiving an aperitif bag upon arrival, combine a hike along the ‘Du Cep à la Cime’ wine route between Chamoson and St-Pierre-de-Clages with lunch in a restaurant and a guided tasting at a wine cellar.
Ideal for: wine lovers, groups of friends, couples, businesses
Season: May to October
Reservation: required
Level: easy (suitable for occasional walkers)
Duration: approximately five hours
Access: train to Chamoson. Vineyards and cellars accessible on foot.
Guided tour, tasting and fine dining in Sion
The Wine & Dine Tour of Sion combines a guided tour of the historic centre, Valais wine tasting and a meal in the old town. The experience allows visitors to discover the Place de la Planta, the Roman baths and the Tour des Sorciers. An ideal combination for exploring the capital of Valais.
Ideal for: wine lovers, couples, groups of friends, companies
Season: all year round
Booking: required
Level: easy (suitable for occasional walkers)
Duration: approximately four hours
Access: train to Sion. The historic centre is within walking distance of the station.
Food and wine experience between Château de Villa and the Wine Museum
Between Sierre and Salgesch (Salquenen), this experience combines tasting Valais wines, enjoying fine food and discovering the vineyards. Sample four wines and five different raclette cheeses at the 16-century Château de Villa in Sierre. The tour continues along the Wine Trail for a visit to the Wine Museum in Salgesch.
Ideal for: wine lovers, couples, groups of friends, companies
Season: May to October
Reservation: required
Level: easy (suitable for occasional walkers)
Duration: approximately 7.5 hours
Access: train to Sierre. Return from Salgesch by regional train or on foot via the Wine Trail.
Discover Heida in Europe's highest vineyard
Discover Europe's highest vineyard In Visperterminen along with the iconic Heida (Païen) grape variety. The experience combines hiking through the vineyards and along the Beitra bisse, lunch at a restaurant in Visperterminen and a guided tasting at the St. Jodern wine cellar accompanied by local products. Then return to Visp (Viège) via the wine trail lined with dry stone walls.
Ideal for: wine lovers, couples, groups of friends, companies
Season: May to October
Booking: required
Level: moderate
Duration: approximately 6.5 hours
Access: train to Visp, then PostBus to Visperterminen. Trails accessible on foot from the bus stop.
A food and wine hike from Martigny to Leuk (Leuk)
The Wine Trail connects Martigny to Leuk, covering 82 kilometres through the vineyards of Valais. The hike combines discovering Valais grape varieties with wine tastings and regional culinary specialities. The package includes accommodation, luggage transport, traditional meals and wine tourism experiences.
Ideal for: hikers, wine lovers, couples, groups, companies
Season: April to October
Booking: required for the package
Level: intermediate (long-distance hiking)
Duration: Four days
Access: departure accessible by train to Martigny + bus from Martigny to Branson, arrival accessible by train to Leuk. Intermediate stations along the route.
Tasting and discovering the wines of Valais
Delve into the world of Valais wines in the heart of the capital. Offered by Les Celliers de Sion, this experience combines a guided tour of the facilities, a film and a guided tasting of five iconic wines.
Ideal for: wine lovers, groups, businesses, outings with friends
Season: all year round (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Reservation: required
Level: accessible to all
Duration: approximately 1.5 hours
Access: train to Sion, then city bus
Tour of Visp old town and rare grape varietal tasting
This guided tour of Visp’s old town concludes with a tasting of several grape varieties from the region. The various packages also allow visitors to pair the tasting with regional specialities.
Ideal for: wine lovers, history aficionados, groups, companies
Season: all year round
Booking: required
Level: accessible to all
Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
Access: train to Visp. Old town accessible on foot from the station.
Guided tour of Sierre and wine tasting on foot or by e-bike
This gourmet getaway in Sierre combines a guided tour of three unusual locations with tastings of five iconic Valais wines. The experience includes a local picnic, a traditional Valais meal and dessert. The perfect option for those who enjoy combining sustainable transport, wine tourism and regional cuisine.
Ideal for: wine lovers, groups, businesses, couples
Season: spring to autumn
Booking: required
Level: easy (on foot) / easy to intermediate (e-bike)
Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
Access: train to Sierre. Departure from the town centre, on foot from the station.
Guided tour of Saint-Maurice Abbey and tasting beneath the carillon
The Veni Vidi Bibi offer combines a guided tour of the Saint-Maurice Abbey Treasury
(founded in the 5 century) with a tasting of the Abbey's wines or beers, held
beneath Switzerland's largest carillon (49 bells). An activity combining
history, architecture and local craftsmanship.
Ideal for: foodies, culture lovers, groups, businesses
Season: all year round (depending on Abbey opening hours)
Booking: required
Level: accessible to all
Duration: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Access: train to Saint-Maurice. Abbey accessible on foot from the station.
