Wine hike in Salgesch
Highlights
- Start the wine hike right at Salgesch train station
- Walk through the vineyards surrounding the winemaking village
- Follow the Mengis Suone above Salgesch
- Discover stunning views of the Rhone Valley
- Finish the hike with a sociable gathering at the museum square
Description
The wine hike in Salgesch takes you on an approximately 8 km route through the vineyards around the winemaker village. Starting at the train station, the path gradually climbs towards Upper Valais until you reach the Mengis Suone.
After that, you follow the flat Suonen trail above Salgesch, offering impressive views over the Rhône Valley. A gentle descent then leads you back to the village centre.
The hike concludes at the museum square in Salgesch, where the event wraps up with a friendly gathering.
Procedure
- From 8:00 AM to no later than 12:30 PM: Departure from Salgesch train station
- 12:00 PM: Festival begins
- 6:00 PM: Surprise on the festival grounds
- 12:00 AM: Festival ends
Times and Zones
- Zone 1 – From Start to Mengis Suone: Stalls open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Zone 2 – Mengis Suone: Walkable and open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed after 5:00 PM
- Zone 3 – Mengis Suone to Museumsplatz: Stalls open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Museum and Festival Square: Operating from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Practical Information
- The wine hiking tour in Salgesch starts and ends right at Salgesch train station.
- Route: about 8.0 km with 19 stands
Inclusions
Wine hike
Elegant tasting glass with matching wine glass holder
8 vouchers worth 2 CHF each for free use during the Salgesch wine hike
25 CHF voucher for every 12 bottles ordered on site
Free return trip Blatten - Belalp
50% discount at the St. Beatus Caves
2-for-1 day admission to Leukerbad Thermal Baths
Exclusive partner offers
Meeting point
Bahnhofsplatz Salgesch, 3970 Salgesch
Bahnhofspl., 3970 Salgesch, Switzerland
Important information
- Festival operation from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Provider
Operated by
Wallis KostBar AG
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