Walking along the bisse of Mont d'Orge (Valais)

The « Bisse » (typical irrigation canal in the Valais region) of Montorge, built in 1885, waters the vineyards of the south slopes of Montorge and flows into the Morge. Throughout your walk, you will cross many localities including the famous Domaine du Mont d'Or and beautiful old vineyards of Johannisberg.

Characteristics

• Localisation: 10 minutes by bus from Sion
• Start : Pont-de-la-Morge
• Distance : 6.3 km
• Duration: 2 hours (non stop)
• Difference in levels : 218 meters upwards and downwards
• Difficulty : easy walk
• End: Pont-de-la-Morge

Points of interest

• Maison de la Nature, at the foot of Montorge hill

Wineries

• Domaine du Mont d’Or
• Thierry Constantin

Restaurants

• Relais du Mont d’Orge

*The list is not exhaustive