- Brief description
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The second stage of the Vineyard Trail takes you on a journey from the historical monuments of the capital of Valais through sunny vineyards to the heart of the town of Leuk.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Sion (train station)
- Route
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Saint-Guérin2.7 kmEglise évangélique3.9 kmSitten (515 m)5.0 kmDiolly9.1 kmDrône13.8 kmGrimseln (882 m)16.0 kmCafé de la place16.1 kmEglise St-Pancrace16.1 kmLes Fermes18.2 kmEglise de Signèse19.7 kmSignèse (Ayent)19.9 kmLormey21.8 kmSaint-Léonard (498 m)24.0 kmUnderground lake24.6 kmChelin (756 m)26.5 kmVaas27.2 kmFlanthey27.3 kmSaint-Clément27.8 kmCondémines28.2 kmValençon29.0 kmPetit-Ollon29.3 kmOllon VS29.7 kmChampzabé31.4 kmNoës32.1 kmCorin-de-la-Crête32.4 kmLoc33.9 kmVenthen (799 m)37.7 kmEglise de Miège40.0 kmMiesen (702 m)40.1 kmLe Relais Miègois40.1 kmMuzot42.3 kmVeyras (645 m)42.8 kmSiders (533 m)43.3 kmGlarey43.5 kmSalgesch (581 m)46.7 kmKirche St. Johann Baptist46.7 kmSonne46.9 kmVarensis50.4 kmVaronne50.7 kmKirche53.1 kmLeuk Stadt (731 m)53.1 kmSusten (630 m)54.8 kmLeuk (623 m)54.9 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Swap the urban landscape of the cantonal capital for peaceful vineyards, before reaching mountain trails with the promise of some stunning climbs. Traverse well-known regions such as St Léonard and its underground lake, experience the generous Sierre sunshine and Salgesch’s numerous red grape varieties, which make it the most important wine-growing region in Upper Valais.
- Directions
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Linking Sion to Leuk, the second stage of the Vineyard Trail climbs up through the Rhône Valley, bordered by impressive dry stone walls peppering the river’s right bank. From the foot of the historic Valère and Tourbillon castles, cycle through the heart of a huge diversity of grape varieties, red and white alike, taking in Valais’s undulating landscape and steep slopes. After all that effort, treat yourself to a relaxing tasting of local vintages or wind down at Leukerbad’s thermal baths.
- Highest point
- 887 m
- Endpoint
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Leuk (train station)
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - Equipment
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We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.
- Safety instructions
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Strictly respect the Swiss traffic rules. Please note that you are running the tour at your own risk and all liability is refused. Please be considerate to plants and animals. For your own safety, wear an helmet every time you ride a bike. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police / 1414 Helicopter Rescue (Rega).
- Tips
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Leuk is also home to Switzerland’s oldest vine: a Cornalin planted in 1798. When you arrive at your destination, don’t forget to taste the wine made by local winemakers using this vine, known as Vitis Antiqua 1798.
- Additional information
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1306 Sion / 1286 St-Léonard / 1287 Sierre
- Directions
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From the A9 motorway from Lausanne or Sierre, take the Sion-East exit (number 27) , or the cantonal road. Routes that are open all year round: the Forclaz pass, the Great Saint Bernard tunnel, the Simplon pass. Passes that are open only during summer: Great St Bernard, Nufenen, Grimsel, Furka
- Public transportation
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Arrive in Sion by train from all Swiss towns and cities (SBB) or by the regional trains Railway Mont-Blanc & St-Bernard Express.
- Parking
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Follow the car-park routeing in Sion.
- Author
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The tour Vineyard Trail Sion to Leuk (stage 2) is used by outdooractive.com provided.
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