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
Salquenen
25 wines from this cellar
Cave du Rhodan - Mounir Weine
In 2022, Olivier Mounir from Cave du Rhodan was named Swiss Winery of the Year at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse.
Leuk-Susten
1 wines from this cellar
Rhonetaler Weine
Marie-Jeanne Bovet’s Cornalin wine is critically acclaimed, far and wide.
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.
Wine tourism
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Martigny
Dégus’ton vignoble
Explore Martigny’s vineyards and discover how the soil affects the grape during this walk, which includes four tastings.
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Sion
Mont d’Or escape game
In this outdoor activity, your challenge is to decipher it and discover the location of the legendary medal that made the Mont d’Or winery famous.
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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
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.