Walk Sierre - Salgesch

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - Discover wine and water between Sierre and Salgesch. The walk goes from Sierre past the Gironde Lake and along the wild Rhone to Salgesch. A wine-tasting stop at one of the wine partner companies is well worthwhile.

From Sierre railway station we pass through residential areas between ponds and the Gironde Lake through to the vineyards. After passing the industrial quarter of Île Falcon, we finally reach the trail that leads us along the freely flowing Rhone as far as Salgesch. Along this section there are frequently spectacular views of the continually changing river landscape to be appreciated. The section of the river could never be channelled, because the Illgraben, which lies to the east, continually transports new rock material into the Rhone.
We follow the Rhone until Salgesch and then cross the Russubrunnu, which has been naturally upgraded by the A9 motorway compensation measures. Nature Park partner companies produce park wine in Salgesch, which must satisfy strict criteria for sustainable cultivation and production. The Nature and Landscape Centre, the administrative centre of the Nature Park, is here, and also houses an exhibition. Guided excursions possible: www.weinwanderungen.ch