1. Bisse de Clavau – Wine Walk & Cliffside Huts (Sion, VS)
Type: Wine trail Level: Easy
Follow this bisse through terraced vineyards between Sion and Saint-Léonard.
🍷 Gourmet stops: Cliffside guérites like Brûlefer, serving Valais-style platters and local wines.
🔗 More info : Gourmet walks organized along the Clavau bisse with Celliers de Sion.
2. Bisse du Torrent‑Neuf – Dramatic Scenery & Mountain Eatery (Savièse, VS)
Type: Spectacular hike Level: Intermediate
This bisse, perched along cliffs, is famous for its hanging bridges.
🍽️ Gourmet pause: La Table du Grand Bisse – local dishes in a mountain setting
3. Bisse des Sarrasins –Forest Trail & Artisan Products (Vercorin, VS)
Type: Forest walk Level: Easy
Stroll through fir forests along a peaceful bisse.
🧀 Gourmet stops: Cabins and chalets selling alpine cheese, artisanal syrups, rye bread.
4. Bisse du Trient – Glacier Walk & Alpine Brunch (Trient, VS)
Type: Family-friendly Level: Very easy
Follow this small glacial canal through the woods.
🥞 Gourmet stop: Full brunch at Relais du Trient – jams, cheese, homemade rösti.
5. Bisse d’Ayent & Bisse de Sion – Gourmet Trail in Anzère (VS)
Type: Organized walk Level: Intermediate
An official summer trail with gastronomic stations.
🍲 On the menu: Soup, dried meats, fondue, fruit sorbet – along a 7 km route.
6. Bisse du Ro – Vineyard Loop & Wine Cellar (Crans‑Montana, VS)
Type: Nature & vineyard loop Level: Easy
Restored bisse linking Sierre and Veyras.
🍇 Gourmet stop: Cave de Corin – guided tasting of local specialties and bold red wines.
7. Grand Bisse de Lens – Views & Raclette (Lens, VS)
Type: Accessible walk Level: Very easy
A peaceful family path lined with chapels and orchards.
🧂 Gourmet detour: Fromagerie de Lens or wood-fired raclette at the Bisse Guérite.
8. Bisse de Salins – Forest Path & Honey Tasting (Salins, VS)
Type: Nature hike Level: Easy
A lesser-known bisse winding through tranquil woodland.
🍯 Local stop: Salins honey farm – mountain honey and local herbal teas.
9. Bisse de Vex – Vineyard, Forest & Alpine Bistro (Hérémence, VS)
Type: Long hike Level: Intermediate to challenging
12 km between Vex and Hérémence, through forest and farmland.
🍽️ Gourmet stop: Alpine bistro in Hérémence with cheese toasts and mulled wine.
10. Bisse de Levron – Foraging & Wild Cuisine (Levron, VS)
Type: Sensory walk Level: Easy
A hidden bisse in pristine nature near Vollèges.
🌿 Gourmet moment: Foraging workshop + wild plant cooking, followed by open-air tasting of a “living” plate.
🎒 Tips for a successful gourmet hike:
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Bring water, a hat, and good walking shoes.
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Pack an insulated bag if you plan to buy cheese or charcuterie.
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Check opening hours for huts and eateries.
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Book in advance for brunches and meals, as they fill up quickly in summer.
