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Between vineyards and blooming almond trees, Saillon offers a spring walk where pink and white hues guide you to the heart of its charming village.
The Almond Tree Path, 3.5 km long, invites you to a bucolic walk through the heart of the vineyard and village of Saillon. From the end of winter, the almond trees are the first to bloom, lighting up the vineyards with pink and white hues. From Place Farinet, the route climbs into the village, passes the medieval-inspired garden near the Sainte-Catherine church, then runs along the vineyard slope, offering a lovely view of Tour Bayart and the Rhône plain.
Author’s recommendation
The almond trees bloom for about ten days in spring. Contact the tourist office to find out if the almond trees are in flower: + 41 27 744 18 95.
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Safety information
The use of routes and information on this website is the responsibility of each hiker. Conditions on site may cause route changes. Valais/Wallis Promotion declines all responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the website information.
- Carry a map. Download the full route description with a large-scale map by clicking the "print" icon, at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked paths and observe all signs – for your safety, for the protection of livestock, and to avoid disturbing wildlife
- Close gates after passing through
- Be respectful of other users, as well as plants and animals.
Prepare your hike https://www.valais.ch/fr/activites/randonnee/preparer-sa-randonnee
Tips and suggestions
Learn more about the destination: Saillon (website)
Roadbook
Place Farinet is the starting point. Park for free or get off the bus 311 at the Saillon Collombeyres stop.
Follow the paved road west (towards Fully) for 300m. A trail climbs through the vineyards on the right, towards the village. If it is too steep, continue for 250m and turn right onto the "Sous le Scex" road. Enter the village through the Scex gate, pass the Counterfeit Money Museum, then turn left at the intersection and climb the cobbled alley. Take the stairs on the left to make a detour to the medieval-inspired garden.
Then pass through the Fully Gate, then turn right to join Place de Remparts. When you reach the cemetery, follow the Anzé road through the vineyard. After 1km, when you reach the edge of the Salentze river, take two right turns and return through the residential areas back to Place Farinet.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take bus 311 from Sion CFF or Martigny CFF or Riddes CFF to the Saillon Collombeyres stop. Place Farinet is 2 minutes’ walk 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
Free parking spaces are available at Place Farinet. It is also possible to park for free at Place des Remparts located in the village of Saillon.
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 poles (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
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