Chemin des Bisses, Stage 4/7

This stage continues along the Bisse de Vex from Veysonnaz to St. Martin. The route not only offers a variety of scenic impressions, but also cultural highlights that emphasise the charm of the region. The impressive concrete church in Hérémence and the fascinating earth pyramids in Euseigne are unforgettable high points of this stage.

From the Veysonnaz, télécabine stop, the yellow-waymarked hiking trail runs through open meadows and scattered settlements. Sections of woodland add variety along the way. At Les Mayens de Sion, the route passes the Protestant chapel before continuing its varied course across the Valais hillside landscape.

After around a third of the route, the trail reaches Hérémence. Standing directly beside the route is the Catholic church of Saint-Nicolas, a major work of modern architecture in Switzerland and an example of Brutalism. The surroundings then become more rural again: meadows, woodland and scattered houses characterise the long section towards Euseigne and La Luette.

Towards the end, the route first descends to its lowest point. This is followed by the decisive ascent to St-Martin. At the finish, the hike also reaches its highest point at around 1,400 m. After 18 kilometres, approximately 950 metres of ascent and just under six hours, the tour ends in the village; the St-Martin VS, centre stop is only a few steps away.