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Sanetsch pas (Col de Senin)

Sanetsch pas (Col de Senin)

The Sanetsch Pass, also known as Col de Sénin, was originally built to provide access deep into the high valley with the same name, where a reservoir was planned. The plans to extend the road all the way to the Bernese Oberland never came to fruition, so the pass remained unfinished. This is precisely what makes it so attractive to motorcyclists today, as such side roads are still largely ignored by most visitors to the Alps. The positive result: there's hardly any traffic. Only in the height...

Mountain Road through a Military Zone in Switzerland 🇨🇭Driving the scenic Route de l’Hongrin

Mountain Road through a Military Zone in Switzerland 🇨🇭Driving the scenic Route de l’Hongrin

Mountain Road through a Military Zone in Switzerland Driving the scenic Route de l’Hongrin.

The road linking La Lécherette to Corbeyrier on the southern slope of Lac de l’Hongrin is located in the military zone of “Petit Hongrin”. Access is free on weekends from April to November. However, from Monday to Friday the road is closed subject to the shooting notices that you can consult below.

This same road takes the Agites tunnel above Luan. The tunnel is a single-lane tunnel and has timetables to be respected during weekends and public holidays.

Sierre – Wine trail – Sentier viticole

Sierre – Wine trail – Sentier viticole

One of the most beautiful walks through the vineyards in the entire region!

Take the Wine Trail to experience and understand the world of vines. This six-kilometre path links the two exhibition spaces of the Wine Museum. It takes you between vines and groves, to discover wine-growing villages and wine-making techniques. 80 explanatory panels mark the route. They tell the story of the life of the vine, but also that of the landscapes and people.

Pouta Fontana – Lac de la Corne – Lac de la Breche

Pouta Fontana – Lac de la Corne – Lac de la Breche

Pouta-Fontana is the largest natural aquatic network in the Valais. Rediscover the Rhône plain of yesteryear and its natural riches. Stretching over 32 hectares, the Pouta-Fontana nature reserve forms the largest wetland area in Valais. It consists of numerous water bodies bordered by reed beds, canals, marshes, and riparian forests. About 190 bird species have been observed in the reserve, and it remains the main breeding ground for beavers in Valais.

Pralong – Alpage de Meribe

Pralong – Alpage de Meribe

Een prachtige wandeling in de Val d’Hérens die zowel in de zomer als in de winter (met sneeuwschoenen) kan worden gedaan. Hij begint in Pralong en leidt naar de Meribé-bergweide. Prachtig uitzicht op de stuwdam van de Grande Dixence. Lac de Dix ligt iets verder op de route. Een prachtige regio in het kanton Wallis met veel Alpentoppen boven de 4000 meter.

Hiking route Les Collons – Essertse – Alpage de Thyon

Hiking route Les Collons – Essertse – Alpage de Thyon

Probeer deze lusvormige route van 5,3-km in de buurt van Thyon-Les Collons, Wallis. Wordt over het algemeen ervaren als een redelijk uitdagende route en duurt gemiddeld 1 u 50 min om te voltooien. Dit is een populaire route voor Hiken, Mountainbiken en Trailrunnen, maar je kunt nog steeds van de stilte genieten op rustigere momenten van de dag. De beste tijd om deze route te bezoeken zijn van augustus tot en met augustus. Honden zijn welkom en er zijn bepaalde losloopgebieden.