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Saillon cipolin marble quarryPhoto: Les amis du marbre de Saillon, Valais/Wallis Promotion
This hike takes you to the quarry of the famous cipolin marble which, during its heyday, was exported worldwide. Along the route through vineyards and forest, thanks to historical information panels installed by the Friends of Marble, you will learn the story of this unique stone. At 1000 meters altitude, the old quarry reveals the traces of its glorious past in a unique site.
On the return, you can make a detour via the village of Saillon, where you will find the Marble House and various historic buildings featuring marble.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The use of routes and information on this website is the responsibility of each hiker. On-site conditions may cause route changes. Valais/Wallis Promotion declines all responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the website information.
- Take a map. Download the complete route description with a large-scale map by clicking the "print" icon at the top right of the page.7VALAIS/WALLIS PROMOTIONAvenue de Tourbillon 11Case postale 607 | CH-1951 Sion+41 (0)27 327 36 00info@valais.ch | www.valais.ch
- Use only marked paths and observe all signage – for your safety, livestock protection, and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Respect other users, as well as plants and animals.
Tips and suggestions
Learn more about the destination: Saillon www.saillontourisme.ch
Roadbook
Access via Place des Marbriers and the Gru Canal:
From Place des Moilles (bus stop and free parking), cross the road as if going up to the village, but 40 m at the foot of the rock, in front of the cross, turn left onto Chemin des Amandiers. Cross the bridge, and turn right onto Route de Gru. After 150 m you can take the observation path of the Gru canal natural reserve, then cross the Cleusette bridge on your right.
Access at the foot of the 17 bends
You can also park your vehicle at Pont de Cleusette.
Opposite the bridge, take the asphalt road that climbs into the vineyard to start the ascent of the 17 bends towards the quarry. The first 3 bends are on the asphalt road. The following bends serve the last vineyards then enter the forest.
Descent via the village
If on the descent you want to make a detour via the village, turn left halfway between the last bend and the Cleusette bridge to follow a path in the hillside. Then left, climb the road alongside the rocks up to the cross, finally follow the path towards the village.
Saillon
Saillon : ehem. Pilgerhospiz und Rue St. Jacques
Parkplatz
Falschgeldmuseum Musée de la Fausse Monnaie
Saillon, Collombeyres
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take bus 311 from Sion CFF or Martigny CFF or Riddes CFF to the Saillon les Moilles stop. The climb to the quarry is 15 minutes on foot from the stop.Directions
Follow the A9 motorway and take exit 23 (Saxon) from Martigny, or 24 (Riddes) from Brigue, then drive towards Saillon.
Parking
Park your vehicle in the free parking lots at Place des Moilles located at the foot of the village, or at Pont de Cleusette located at the foot of the climb to the quarry.Coordinates
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Equipment
We recommend:
- Good shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing: always have a waterproof jacket
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Walking sticks (optional)
- Binoculars (optional)
- Printed version of the route (click on "print" to download)
Prepare your hike https://www.valais.ch/fr/activites/randonnee/preparer-sa-randonnee
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions