An autonomous stroll among the vineyards
To introduce this heritage to your clients, the Gourmet Walk of the Cellars of Sion offers a thoughtfully designed option. The starting point is directly from the Œnoparc. Then, participants follow a self-guided route through the Clavau estate, an impressive vineyard with its dry-stone walls and steep terraces.
Along the route, five tasting stops are arranged to sample local wines. It’s the perfect opportunity to try Petite Arvine, the region’s iconic white grape, known for its fresh and mineral character. The walk concludes at the Brûlefer guardhouse, where a meal awaits walkers to close the activity.
This activity runs from April to October, from Thursday to Sunday. It is designed for small groups of up to 10 people, ensuring a calm and pleasant moment. Additionally, the entire experience can be undertaken in English upon simple request.
The path is laid out so that visitors progress at their own pace, without a guide, which gives genuine freedom to pause for photos or simply admire the landscapes of the Rhône plain and the surrounding mountains.
Along the route, five tasting stops are arranged to sample local wines. It’s the perfect opportunity to try Petite Arvine, the region’s iconic white grape, known for its fresh and mineral character. The walk concludes at the Brûlefer guardhouse, where a meal awaits walkers to close the activity.
This activity runs from April to October, from Thursday to Sunday. It is designed for small groups of up to 10 people, ensuring a calm and pleasant moment. Additionally, the entire experience can be undertaken in English upon simple request.
The path is laid out so that visitors progress at their own pace, without a guide, which gives genuine freedom to pause for photos or simply admire the landscapes of the Rhône plain and the surrounding mountains.
A simple format to incorporate into a stay
The main advantage of this gourmet walk is that it combines gentle physical activity, cultural discovery, and a meal into a single program. This makes it possible to fill a substantial portion of the day in an original way, without imposing complex logistics on travel organizers.
For your clients, it offers a direct immersion into local traditions. They discover terrace viticulture, often described as heroic viticulture due to the terrain’s layout, while enjoying a convivial moment around regional produce.
Ending the walk with a meal at a traditional guardhouse adds a distinctly local touch. It breaks away from the usual reception structures and allows for an authentic moment, in nature, at the very heart of the production site.
Between the landscapes of the Clavau vineyard, the discovery of unique grape varieties like Petite Arvine, and the final meal inside a guardhouse at the heart of the vineyard, this outing at the Cellars of Sion offers a concrete and accessible approach to Valais culture. An activity easy to integrate into a Valais itinerary, bringing an oenotouristic and authentic dimension to the program.
For your clients, it offers a direct immersion into local traditions. They discover terrace viticulture, often described as heroic viticulture due to the terrain’s layout, while enjoying a convivial moment around regional produce.
Ending the walk with a meal at a traditional guardhouse adds a distinctly local touch. It breaks away from the usual reception structures and allows for an authentic moment, in nature, at the very heart of the production site.
Between the landscapes of the Clavau vineyard, the discovery of unique grape varieties like Petite Arvine, and the final meal inside a guardhouse at the heart of the vineyard, this outing at the Cellars of Sion offers a concrete and accessible approach to Valais culture. An activity easy to integrate into a Valais itinerary, bringing an oenotouristic and authentic dimension to the program.
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