La Voie des Erables

Crossing through meadows, bordering apricot trees and skirting the edge of forests, the Voie des Érables trail boasts commanding views of the Rhône Valley. The twelve information boards dotted along the route from Isérables add an extra dimension to the hike, offering interesting insights into the history and nature of these locations. Discover traditional raccard granaries, drystone walls and even grain-growing terraces along the trail. With its hillside path, the Voie des Érables trail is a very easy and charming walk, not least thanks to stunning colours of the maple trees that give the trail its name.

Starting from Riddes, take the hiking trail departing from Pied du Mont and scale the numerous hairpin bends up to the village of Isérables. Once you’ve reached the village centre, follow the information boards for the Voie des Érables trail, which is made up of two loops which can be combined. Shortly before you reach the museum, make your way downhill towards the magnificent raccards and walk a short stretch along the tarmacked road, which gradually transforms into a path bordered by apricot trees and offering magnificent views of the Rhône Valley and the Muveran mountains. The path then climbs through the maple tree forest to a playground and then the top of the village, before descending again to the centre. Walk along the ice rink and continue your ascent in the shade of the trees before following a gravel path along the stream. Next, turn off to the left onto a small, partially shaded path, which will take you to a main road leading to the village centre.

On the A9 motorway, take exit 24 Riddes/Saillon/Chamoson/Leytron, then take the cantonal road towards the village of Riddes.