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
Varen
8 wines from this cellar
Wenger Weine Triibilrypf
Their production has been organically certified with the Bio Suisse label since January 2023.
Varen
9 wines from this cellar
Hans Bayard Soleil de Varone
Over 73,000m2 of vines are grown to produce 11 different wines, including speciality wines such as Pinot Noir Pfyfoltru and Balmgasse, the house special.
Visp
13 wines from this cellar
Johanneli-Fi Weinkeller
A cellar carved entirely out of the rock - unique and fascinating, with fabulous wines from Europe's highest vineyard!
Wine tourism
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Sion
Guérite Brûlefer
Stop by this charming little vineyard cottage from Celliers de Sion situated alongside the Bisse de Clavau in the heart of the vineyard.
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Leytron
L'Oenothèque
Taste more than 250 different wines – the specialities of wineries from Martigny to Salgesch.
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Salquenen
La Bouteille rouge
This wine bar offers a selection of authentic wines produced by winegrowers focused on nature and promoting the Valais terroir.
Your tasting profile
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