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This tour leads along the striking River Bisse through the heart of a beautiful forest dense with larch and spruce. The views of the fabulous mountain world are simply captivating.

Description

The tour starts in Les-Mayens-de Sion, where you are soon on an easy path in magnificent airy forest. The historic River Bisse serves to irrigate the valley and is your faithful companion along the way. The path is lined by imposing spruce and larch which are particularly impressive testaments to time.

The route leads through the idyllic region above the valley. The beauty of the forest is not restricted to any one season. The tiny glades found from time to time, the pleasant silence of the forest and sudden open views of the wide valley floor with breathtaking mountain scenery in the background will bewitch every nature lover.

The path is mostly wide and repeatedly offers secluded picnic areas with splendid views, inviting you to take a break. Along the way you can also discover objects of art that are an exciting feature in the natural world. This relaxing idyll lasts the whole way back to Les-Mayens-de Sion.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Les Mayens-de-Sion
Destination
Les Mayens-de-Sion
Direction
One way
Ascent
50 m
Descent
50 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
1 h 10 min
Duration back
1 h 10 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
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Quick Facts

Route number

No. 255

Distance

5 km

Duration

1 h 10 min

Ascent

50 m

Travel information: Vex

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