June 11, 2025

Valais Vineyard Trail

Sip, Stroll, Repeat: The Historic Valais Vineyard Trail (South Western Switzerland)

If your idea of a dream day includes hiking or biking through crisp mountain air, postcard-worthy views, and a well-earned glass of wine (or two), let us introduce you to your new favorite trail: the Chemin du Vignoble Valais, or as we like to call it — the Sip & Stroll Trail of Valais.

Photo Courtesy of Martigny Tourisme

This isn’t your typical trail — it’s a verticaly winding, wine-loving adventure through the heart of Swiss Valais vineyard country, a fertile plain, stretching from Martigny to Leuker (yes, the Leukerbad with the thermal spas — save that idea for later ).

Photo courtesy of Valais Promotion, Christian Pfammatter and valais.ch

🍇 What’s the Vibe?

The Chemin du Vignoble is 82 kilometers (52 miles) of pure Valais magic — you can do it on foot or by bike, at your own pace (think: slow travel, baby). You’ll meander through sunny hillside vineyards, pass sleepy alpine villages, and soak up the kind of views that stop you mid-sentence – dramatic Alpine peaks, charming stone terraces, and the Rhône River glittering below. It’s a love letter to Swiss wine culture.

🍽️ Wine. Dine. Unwind.

The best part? You’re not just walking some of the steepest vineyards in the world — you’re TASTING your way through Valais. This trail is lined with local wine cellars, tasting stops, and family-run restaurants serving up traditional Valaisan dishes (hello raclette, fondue, dried meats, apricot studded desserts… yes, please!). It’s a walking picnic with bonus wine pairings.

Want to skip the planning stress? There are bookable packages that handle it all for you:

Cozy accommodations
Luggage transport (no lugging your life around!)
Curated wine tastings
A delicious Valais-style meal

Basically, you just show up and stroll. ✨

Click on the map for more detailed route information.

Courtesy of Valais Promotion with Christian Pfammatter

🗺️ TOUR NOIR’s Travel Tips:

Make it family-friendly by picking a short, scenic section — there are easy routes that little legs can manage (and grapes to keep them entertained).
Wear layers — the weather can go from sunny vineyard stroll to mountain breeze real quick.
Bring a daypack stocked up from the local market with essentials: water, snacks, sunscreen, and room for that impromptu bottle of wine you’ll probably buy.

Photo Courtesy of Valais Wallis Promotion

🖤 Why we Love It

This is the kind of slow, sensory travel we live for. It’s elegant and earthy. Beautiful and grounding. And it invites you to connect — with the land, the culture, and the local makers who’ve poured their hearts into every bottle.

So whether you’re craving a solo soul reset, a romantic alpine date, family time, or a mom’s weekend escape, the Chemin du Vignoble is a go-to for turning l’ordinaire into your very own ooh-la-la.

To learn more and start planning your visit, click here.

Also, if you’re interested in biking the trail read more here.

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