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Wine trailPhoto: Sierre Tourisme, Sierre Tourisme
Warning: the part of the wine trail that descends to the Raspille River, then climbs at the foot of the pyramids towards Salgesch, is currently closed due to fallen tree branches. It is recommended to take the other path that runs along the Bisse du Marais and is also part of the wine trail. This path, which was closed for several weeks due to a landslide, is now open and passable.
This 6 km marked path takes you, between vines and groves, to discover the wine villages and viticultural techniques. 80 explanatory panels line the route.
One of the most beautiful walks through the vineyards in the whole region!
Take the Wine Trail to live and understand the world of vines. This six-kilometer path connects the two exhibition spaces of the Wine Museum. It takes you between vines and groves to discover the wine villages and viticultural techniques. 80 explanatory panels line the route. They tell the life of the vine, but also of the landscapes and people.
The starting point is at the Château de Villa in Sierre, a 16th-century building hosting the museum’s temporary exhibitions. The château also houses a restaurant and a wine library where wine lovers can taste more than 650 crus of the region. The journey ends with a permanent exhibition in a historic building in Salgesch. The discovery of the wine world is approached in an original, educational, and entertaining way.
Author’s recommendation
A visit to the countless cellars in the region will also allow you to taste the good products of the local terroir.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Cave du Rhodan Mounir WeineAdventure Hotel Arkanum - Restaurant Höllenwein
Domaines Chevaliers
Albert Mathier & Sons AG
Cave St. Philippe
Safety information
Follow the marked trails, respect the nature that welcomes you, and carry your waste in your bag.
Check the weather conditions before your departure.
Sierre Tourism declines all responsibility in case of accident.
Tips and suggestions
- Journey from the Sierre SBB station to the Château de Villa: about 15-20 minutes.
- Journey from the Wine Museum in Salgesch to the SBB station: about 5-10 minutes.
- It is possible to extend the walk by a few minutes by taking the Bisse des Marais before crossing the Raspille, a detour that allows you to pass a natural promontory with a breathtaking view of the wine village of Salgesch, the Finges Forest, and the wild Rhône.
- The trail is accessible almost all year. Only the crossing of the Raspille may be a little tricky in the heart of winter.
- The trail is also accessible with strollers on almost the entire route, except for the Raspille crossing just before arriving at Salgesch.
- The walk can be done in both directions (Sierre > Salgesch or Salgesch > Sierre)
- The return is possible on foot through the plain (about 1h20, arrival at the Sierre SBB station)
Roadbook
Before starting your hike, consider visiting the Sierre site of the Wine Museum, located at the very beginning of the wine trail, next to the Château de Villa. Then take the road towards St-Ginier and climb into the vineyard overlooking the Villa district. The path then passes under the funicular and joins the typical Muraz district. Leaving Muraz, you reach the village of Veyras, which has always attracted writers and artists. At the exit of the village, after crossing the cantonal road, you pass near the Château de Muzot, which was the Valais residence of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Then you reach the lower part of the wine village of Miège and the Wine Trail square, ideal for a picnic (toilets are also available in summer). On this square, a plot highlights the exceptional diversity of the Valais vineyard with a collection of 34 grape varieties to taste and touch. After crossing the Bernunes vineyard, you arrive at the intersection with the small Bisse des Marais. From there, you can either descend into the Raspille gorge to climb up on the other side and arrive in the village of Salgesch, or take the Bisse and cross the Raspille further upstream and emerge on a promontory overlooking the village of Salgesch. The trail ends at Salgesch, where you should not forget to visit the 2nd site of the Wine Museum and, why not, stop at a winemaker's cellar to enjoy a well-deserved aperitif!
Cave du Rhodan Mounir Weine
Adventure Hotel Arkanum - Restaurant Höllenwein
Bakery Mathieu Salgesch
Wine Museum Valais
Exhibition of Vineyards and Nature
Domaines Chevaliers
Albert Mathier & Sons AG
Cave St. Philippe
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Departure (Sierre, Château de Villa)
- Long-distance and regional trains to the Sierre SBB station
- SMC funicular from Crans-Montana (closed in 2022)
- SMC bus (Crans-Montana), PostBus (Val d'Anniviers, Vercorin and Sion), Marty / LLB (Salgesch, Leuk) at the Sierre SBB station
- Sierrois bus from the Sierre SBB / Town Hall, line 2, Villa stop
- Or about 1 km walk through the town to the Château de Villa
Arrival (Salgesch, Wine Museum)
- About 800 m walk to the Salgesch SBB station
- Regional trains every half hour towards Sierre / Sion and Leuk / Visp
- Marty / LLB bus towards Sierre and Leuk
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Directions
Departure (Sierre)
- Highway A9, Sierre West exit, direction Crans-Montana then Château de Villa
Arrival (Salgesch)
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Highway A9, Sierre East exit then cantonal road towards Leuk (right bank) to Salgesch
Parking
Departure (Sierre)
- Underground parking at the SBB station
- City underground parking (Europe, Beaulieu, SMC, Forum, Terrasse, etc.)
- Parking spaces in town
Arrival (Salgesch)
- Parking spaces in the village
- Parking spaces near the station
Coordinates
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Equipment
A pair of good shoes, enough water, a light picnic to enjoy amidst the vines, sunglasses, a cap and sunscreen, and time to admire the landscapes and learn from the countless educational signs.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions