Map of Sion from above, Valais Alpine Vineyards marked with a wine glass

Winery · Sion

Valais Alpine Vineyards

Valais produces one-third of Swiss wine on terraced slopes from 270–1,100m — 22,000 growers craft Cornalin, Humagne, and rare Amigne.

What to do there

AdventureValais Alpine VineyardsEurope's highest vineyards — some at 1,150m elevation. Romans planted vines in this Rhône valley despite the extreme altitude. Fendant (Chasselas) and Petite Arvine thrive here. The mountain air and sunshine create wines unlike anywhere else.

Wineries nearby

Winery · Verbier Savoleyres descent to Valais vineyards - ski from 2,354m to wine country Savoleyres descent from 2,354m plunges skiers into Valais wine country — the only Alpine ski run ending in a tasting room.
Winery · Vétroz Domaine Jean-René Germanier Since 1896 — four generations of oenologists with 34 certified BIOSUISSE hectares in Balavaud's warm, dry Valais microclimate, blending tradition with contemporary technique in Switzerland's top tier.
Winery · Crans-Montana Piste des Vignes - the world's only ski run THROUGH working vineyards World's only ski run descending THROUGH active Valais vineyards—140km of slopes kiss the vines at 1,500-3,000m.