Upper Valais

From the Raspille river to the source of the Rhône

Once you reach Salgesch, you are in the German-speaking region of Valais. Upper Valais is home to the source of the Rhône and many of the canton’s treasures.

Salgesch – Valais Wine and Vine Museum and its permanent exhibition

Steg – Switzerland’s oldest vine : a Humagne Blanc planted in 1750

Visperterminen – The highest vineyard in Europe at 1,090 metres in altitude

  • Salquenen
  • Varen
  • Leuk
  • Leuk-Susten
  • Turtmann
  • Gampel
  • St. German
  • Raron
  • Unterbäch
  • Visp
  • Visperterminen
  • Stalden
  • Lalden
  • Brig
  • Termen
  • Naters

Wine tasting

Winemakers, producers of enchanting wines

Varen

20 wines from this cellar

Cave du Chevalier Bayard

At the outskirts of Varen, the Bayard Family created a place where that tradition could be appreciated and high-quality wines produced.

Stalden

16 wines from this cellar

M&M - Bioweine

Mike and Maria Kanzso grow rare grape varieties native to Upper Valais on parcels of land surrounding Visp.

Visperterminen

16 wines from this cellar

St. Jodern Kellerei

Discover the wines of St. Jodern Kellerei, the unique history of Heida, the local name for the grape variety also known as "Païen", and all the secrets of the Visperterminen vineyards, which rise to 1150 meters above sea level.

Wine tourism

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Conthey

Baratine

When visiting La Tine cellar, you’ll note the friendly setting, welcoming bar, and an old-fashioned "carnotzet" cellar converted into a wine bar.

Location

Brig

Wine and Dine by train

Between Brig and Disentis, enjoy a delicious five-course menu accompanied by wines from Valais cellars

Location

Martigny

Espres Lilo

With around twenty seats, you can come and enjoy a glass of wine, a coffee or even come and discover the products of our partners.

Your tasting profile

Select your favourite type of wine or indicate what you are looking for in a wine and find out which Valais wine is right for you.

apricots, citrus fruits, exotic or red fruits, almonds, etc.Fruity

violet, elder, lime, rose, etc.Floral

low in alcohol, low in tanninsLight

Medium-bodied

intense alcohol, acidity and aromasFull

dominated by acid, which gives the wine a fresh appearanceCrisp

Fresh

without acidity, round, smoothSoft

no residual sugarDry

Semi-sweet

mellow wine, fairly supple, fleshyRich

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