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.

Varen

9 wines from this cellar

Cave Varensis

The grapes are vinified at their winery using modern equipment to produce top-of-the-range wines on the sunny slopes of Varen.

Salquenen

9 wines from this cellar

Caves Montani

The combination of ideal conditions and skilled craftsmanship makes these fine wines the perfect addition to any social occasion.

Wine tourism

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Sion

Le Verre à Pied

This wine collection from 18 winemakers offers more than 150 wines to discover and welcomes you to enjoy an aperitif.

Location

Flanthey

Château de Vaas

This historic building in the heart of the Valais vineyard is dedicated to the traditional red grape variety, Cornalin.

Location

Salquenen

B&B Vino Veritas

Discover the BnB Vino Veritas, nestled in the heart of the Pfyn-Finges nature park. Perfectly located for unforgettable vacations in the Valais, whether in summer or winter.

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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