Walk in Savièse

An easy walk in the hills above Savièse, combining bisses and fields.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.90 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 153 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 153 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,068 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 961 m

Description of the walk

Park at the Étang des Rochers or take the bus from Sion to the Étang des Rochers.

(S/E) Follow the road above the Étang des Rochers then continue on flat ground along the Chemin de la forêt plane.

(1) At the end of the road on your right, a small path descends into the forest. Follow this path downhill, pass in front of the pond and turn left. Continue along this path, following the small bisse.

(2) Further down, turn left. Then take a short walk through the forest along a bisse.

(3) At the end of this path, turn right and go down the gravel path. Continue along this road lined with fields until you reach the main road.

(4) Turn left and immediately take the path that descends to your right after the car park. Continue along this path and turn right when you reach the bottom of the small descent. The path then continues on flat ground with a magnificent view of the Rhône plain. At the end of this road is the main road.

(5) Walk along it on the right for a few metres and then turn right onto a footpath.
Another flat path awaits you, leading back to the road. Turn left and follow the road for a while until you reach another path that leads off to the left (note that this is not the first path that descends to the left, but the second one that leads off flat).

Continue along this path and, once you reach the end of the road, turn slightly right and then left.
At the end of the road, turn right onto the gravel hill until you reach the main road

(6). Turn right and follow the main road. Be careful, as cars drive fast and there is no pavement on this stretch. Continue to your starting point, "Étangs des rochers" (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,061 m - Étang des Rochers
  2. 1 : km 0.59 - alt. 1,062 m - Path on the right.
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 1,025 m - Path on the left.
  4. 3 : km 1.81 - alt. 1,035 m - On the right, gravel path.
  5. 4 : km 2.59 - alt. 980 m - Left/right at the main road.
  6. 5 : km 3.59 - alt. 983 m - Main road, on the right
  7. 6 : km 5.59 - alt. 1,049 m - Main road, on the right
  8. S/E : km 5.9 - alt. 1,061 m - Étang des Rochers

Notes

Ideal for dogs as there are bisses, fields and ponds (don't forget to pick up after your dog!).
Bisse: a long canal that carries water from a mountain stream or brook to the meadows and vineyards it irrigates.

Not suitable for pushchairs or elderly people who have difficulty walking.

Bus stop directly at the start of the walk.

Worth a visit

For a good meal in the hills above Savièse, here are two great places to try:
1. Restaurant-Chalet Binii
2. Restaurant des Chasseurs au Mayen de la Zour

Picnics are possible at the edge of the Étang des Rochers. Tables and barbecues are available.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 21691453

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk, combining peace and quiet with some lovely views along the way

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User 26961701

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk.

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Lacroix B
Lacroix B

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk

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cathe.pasch@hotmail.fr
cathe.pasch@hotmail.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty walk in the heart of nature, with pretty dirt paths, grass paths and a few stones. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to do a bit of easy walking!

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JAVD
JAVD

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

1st positive experience...the comments are very accurate and with the map, we have no problems! we're going to try others! Thanks a lot!

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clarisse.noirat@gmail.com
clarisse.noirat@gmail.com

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thank you for your website.

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Nisette
Nisette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice walk

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