Hikes - Valais |
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| From gentle slopes to the eternal snows, from the Valais region’s Pfyn-Finges nature reserve to the educational paths, there are numerous excursions for all levels of ability and for all subjects of interest.
Our strategic location, in the heart of the Valais region, allows you to reach regions like Crans-Montana (15km), the Val d’Anniviers (20km) or Leukerbad (24km) easily as well as their infinite amount of hiking possibilities.
Below you will find several suggested itineraries among the thousands of kilometres of walks in the region.
You will find all the regional walking maps on sale in the Tourist Information Office. |
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Bisses |
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What is a «bisse»?
The «bisse» were built to escape the consequences of the drought. Fed by different sources (rivers, streams or torrents), they are used to water and irrigate different crops along the hillsides. Gently sloped, the paths which run along them offer walkers varied scenery. In the heart of a valley, through gorges or simply along the hillsides, they allow you to discover an extremely picturesque aspect of the Valais region.
A brochure of the «Bisses» of the Valais region (CHF 2.-) is available at the Tourist Information Office. |
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Pfyn-Finges, the nature stop |
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The Pfyn-Finges nature reserve has an extremely high diversity in Swiss fauna and flora.
In this confined area the Rhone and its gravel islands, torrid steppes, dry pine forests, an alluvial forest with its tropical atmosphere, ponds and meadows all fit together harmoniously. This diversity, characterised by the presence of hundreds of extremely rare species, have given this area utmost importance at an international level.
The nature and scenery centre - Salgesch - Valais
The «nature et paysage» (nature and scenery) centre in Salgesch is pleased to welcome you and provide you with all the necessary information about the park and its excursions. |
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The vineyard path between Sierre and Salgesch - Valais |
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The vineyard path is a life line of 6km marked out all year round, an exceptional walking location in the heart of the vineyards in the land of sunshine, between Sierre and Salgesch. The itinirary (2h30 hike) follows lanes with very little traffic, runs along the winemaking quarters and crosses the incredible nature reserve of the Raspille gorges.
80 educational signposts are placed along the way. They draw attention to the surrounding countryside, the diversity of the vines, the techics and the history of the vineyards. You can also discover the traditional and present uses of the vineyard, typical quarters and historical artifacts. There are incredible panoramic views: the wonderful scenery of the Val d'Anniviers, l'Illhorn with its hillsides covered with forests, the Pfyn-Finges nature reserve, the hamlet of Muraz , the villages of Veyras, Venthône and Miège, the borough of Loèche in perspective with the Haut-Valais, The wildside of the River Rhone, The Raspille gorges, before finding Salgesch and its vineyards and wine museum. |
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The vineyard hike - Valais |
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The vineyard hike crosses the vineyards of the Valais region, from Martigny to Loèche, and across the region of Sierre, Salgesch and vicinities by a wonderful path.
The walking path used for the vineyard hike is made up of 66 km of walking tracks, at an altitude ranging between 450 and 800 metres.
The vinyards hike benefits from incredible sunshine, more than 2'000 hours per year and less than 600 mm of rain allowing you to keep your feet dry throughout the year. |
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The transhumance hike - Valais |
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The Transhumance paths can be found in the central Valais region, in the region of Sierre, near Crans-Montana.
The climate in this region is the sunniest in Switzerland and allows you to walk along these paths almost throughout the year (from March to November). The trips along the Transhumance paths, from the valley floor up into the mountains – or the other way round– will allow you to discover varied scenery, marked by the traces of agriculture depending on the season and the cycle of the vegetation. |
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Regional educational paths - Valais |
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The region of Sierre, Salgesch and vicinities is home to many other educational paths which are worth visiting.
Among them, the green lizard path of Salgesch, the deer path of Loye or the nightjar nature track at Venthône. We would be pleased to give you any further information regarding these educational paths. Contact us! |
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