Sion Wine / Valais Wallis Promotion ★ 4.0
This two-hour walking tour through Sion's old town stops at three historic sites and pours five Valais wines alongside a platter of local cold cuts.
Guided wine tours in Valais worth booking, by route and theme, with run times and what is poured.
Recommended wine tours
Les Celliers de Sion ★ 4.2
Riders choose one of six electric-bike routes through Sion's vineyards, climbing the Clavau hillside before a picnic or a meal at La Guerite Brulefer.
Valais/Wallis Promotion with St. Jodern Kellerei ★ 4.3
A circular hike along the centuries-old Beitra irrigation channel leads to St. Jodern Kellerei for a guided Heida tasting, with views toward the Bietschhorn and the Matterhorn.
Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-Clages tourism, on the Chemin du Vignoble network ★ 4.1
A waymarked trail links Fully, Saillon, Leytron and Chamoson across terraced vineyards, walkable in a day or two on foot or cycled in about three hours.
Wein & Natur GmbH / Association Village Viticole de Salquenen ★ 3.9
Teams complete seven puzzle-based missions across Salgesch's vineyards on a 1.5-hour hiking route, finishing with a wine tasting and a Valais platter at a local cellar.
Petite Vertu ★ 3.8
A 90-minute walk from St-Pierre-de-Clages station to the Petite Vertu cave has five QR-code stops that build a puzzle code, ending in a wine tasting at the cave.
Wine Tours in Valais, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Valais for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Valais is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Valais estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Valais cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Valais tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Valais?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Valais rewards trust.