Description of the activity

Vineyards and culinary delicacies Some of the best wines in Switzerland mature on the sunny side of the Rhône Valley. Your cycling trip on the Valais Wine Trail takes you through this romantic scenery. Vineyards line the path on your way towards the eastern part of the valley, past the churches and castles of Sion to the market place in Leuk. On the way, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Valais mountains and a variety of culinary delicacies. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Martigny | Martigny – Sion You’ll leave your luggage in Martigny. An energetic up and down on a steep sun-kissed southern slope, through well-tended vineyards, small wine villages and historic spots such as Saillon with the mini-vineyard of the well-known forger Farinet, and Chamoson, with the octagonal tower of St-Pierre-de-Clages. After your arrival in Sion a tasting of wines from Valais awaits you. Details: Approx. 40 km / 485 m ascent / 470 m descent Day 2: Sion – Leuk French-style joie de vivre in Sion, the quaint main town in Valais, back-breaking work in the hot, steep vineyard slopes, perspiring round bends on tiny, boiling-hot mountain roads. To understand the wine culture in Valais better, you’ll visit the wine museums in Siders and Salgesch. Together with the fabulous views on offer today, this is a feast for all your senses. Details: approx. 50 km / 1,395 m ascent / 1,235 m descent Day 3: Departure or individual extension Key elements A comfortable start on the first day, after which the trip becomes more difficult. The ride through the vineyards on the sunny slopes of the Rhône Valley on the second day is challenging. The tour takes place on quiet side roads in the middle of the unique alpine scenery that is typical of Valais. What’s included: 2 overnight stays with breakfast (mid-range hotels) Daily luggage transfer Wine tasting and city tour in Sion on day 1 Ticket for the wine museums in Sierre and Salgesch Detailed tour documentation (1x per room) GPS-data available Service Hotline Not included : Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price Option of additional nights - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): Martigny: CHF 79.- (per person in double room) Single room surcharge: CHF 40.- Leuk/Susten: CHF 89.- (per person in double room) Single room surcharge: CHF 35.- Bike hire option - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): 27-speed bike: CHF 89.- Electric bike : CHF 179.- Cancellation conditions: Up to 29 days before start of the trip: 20% 28 – 15 days before start of the trip: 50% 14 – 08 days before start of the trip: 70% 07 – 1 days before start of the trip: 90% 0 day before start of the trip / No–show: 100%