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
Wine tasting
Winemakers, producers of enchanting wines
Brig
17 wines from this cellar
Vin du Mur
With over two and a half hectares of vines, Jean-Pierre Ruff produces 20 kinds of wine of the highest quality from 13 different grape varieties.
Brig
9 wines from this cellar
Sewer Weine
This small, family-run winery in Upper Valais cultivates 18 different grape varieties on the south-facing slopes of the Rhône at Brigerbad and Varen.
Visp
16 wines from this cellar
Chanton Weine
The family business maintains this skilful and pioneering approach today. Josef-Marie’s son, Mario Chanton, took the helm in 2008.
Wine tourism
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Location
Miège
Espace Terroirs
Espace Terroirs offers conference and banquet rooms, an exhibition on wine growing areas, wine tasting and local specialities, and walks in the vineyard.
Location
Salquenen
Bed & Breakfast - St. Philippe wine cellar
Philippe Constantin and his family are happy to welcome you in their accommodation located near the wine cellar and in the vineyards of Salgesch.
Location
Sion
Nobilis
The Nobilis restaurant, wine bar and the school is run by Dominique Fornage, one of the greatest experts in Valais wines
Your tasting profile
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