Derborence Valley Postauto day trip from Sion

A ride on Postauto 332 from Sion to Derborence leads into a valley of pristine alpine scenery. The 12-kilometre circular hike around Lac de Derborence also provides access to moon-like rock formations for less experienced hikers. The Derborence Valley is protected as a national natural monument and captivates with its quiet beauty.\n\nAn alternative 6-kilometre landslide route showcases striking geology, dramatic stories, and high biodiversity. At Refuge du Lac de Derborence you can combine breaks with refreshments before the return trip.\n\nBetween Sion and Derborence the Postauto takes about 1 h 8 min.

• Suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs.

• Sion, post/railway station\n+ Sion, Carrefour Ouest (Start and End)\n+ Sion, Corbassière\n+ Pont-de-la-Morge, Mont d'Or\n+ Pont-de-la-Morge, centre\n+ Châteauneuf (Conthey), Pinède\n+ Châteauneuf-Conthey, gare\n+ Châteauneuf (Conthey), centre\n+ Conthey, junction Conthey-Plan\n+ Conthey, Grands-Prés\n+ Conthey, Chalet Le Duc\n+ Conthey, village\n+ Conthey, Cave Provins\n+ Vens (Conthey)\n+ Conthey, Bourg\n+ St-Séverin\n+ Sensine\n+ Erde, centre\n+ Erde, La Touaide\n+ Aven, Le Creux-d'Ortcheu\n+ Aven, La Croix\n+ Aven, village\n+ Aven, pl. St-Bernard\n+ Aven, Maduc\n+ Aven, Le Brésil\n+ Aven, Courtenaz\n+ Aven, Motélon\n+ Aven, Lac Bleu\n+ Godey\n+ Derborence (destination and start for the return trip)

• Postautos are generally equipped to carry wheelchairs. The door for wheelchair access has a corresponding symbol.\n+ The Postauto between Sion and Derborence has an integrated wheelchair lift, operated by the driver (no advance notice required). It is labeled HL in the SBB timetable.

• If you want to bring your bike on the Postauto, note the following rules:\n+ Check in the online timetable or app if a bike symbol is shown\n+ In that case, please also buy a reservation ticket for your bike along with your standard ticket

• Small dogs up to 30 cm are free if they stay in a travel container for the entire trip. The container must sit under your seat.\n+ Dogs without a container and all dogs taller than 30 cm at the shoulder require a valid dog ticket: half the adult second-class fare or the minimum fare (dog day pass / dog card). They must ride under the seat to avoid blocking passage for other passengers.

The Derborence Valley is a nationally significant natural monument. For visitors without hiking experience and families, a loop around Lac de Derborence is suitable. The lake sits tucked in a quiet valley and impresses with its clear water and alpine backdrop. From the Derborence stop, a short trail leads directly to the lake.