Today's walk took us down and up and down etc among the vineyards. We first picked up a trail that followed an old irrigation channel (the Bisse de Mont d'Orge) a few kilometres downhill towards Conthey.
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| Leaving Ormone by the vineyards. We were amongst the vineyards all day. |
The bisses in the Valais canton have an interesting history. The one we were following had been built in 1885 to irrigate the vineyards.
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| The wonderful vineyard scenery had everyone reaching for their cameras |
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| Apparently we were on another Camino route |
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| Vineyards and mountains - we saw a lot of both today |
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| Australian long-distance walker delighted to be walking among the vineyards and mountains |
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| Just above Sion - the Bisse de Mont d'Orge with walking path beside it |
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| Following the Bisse de Mont d'Orge - a great start to the day's walk |
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| Australian long-distance walker among the vineyards by the Bisse de Mont d'Orge |
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| Following the Bisse down towards Conthey |
We stopped for some refreshment in Conthey, then made our way through the town to the Chemin du Vignoble. We had been on a segment of this trail a couple of days ago. Today we followed it from Conthey to Saillon.
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| The Chemin du Vignoble went up, skirting the villages of Vétroz and Ardon |
We followed the Chemin du Vignoble into Chamoson, where we stopped for our picnic lunch. The path rose and fell a couple of times on the way, providing wonderful panoramic views.
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| The Chemin du Vignoble above Vétroz and Ardon |
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| Vineyards and mountains on the Chemin du Vignoble |
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| Following the Chemin du Vignoble into Chamoson |
The path rose again after Chamoson, overlooking the village of Leytron, before descending steeply to Saillon. Here we left the path and navigated to our accommodation.
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| On to Saillon on the Chemin du Vignoble |
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| Australian long-distance walkers entering Saillon after a day walking through the vineyards |
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| Day 72 - Birds |
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| Day 72 - Elevation Profile |
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| Day 72 - Route |
Day: 72
Distance: 22.93 km
Walking time: 5 hrs 15 mins
Elevation gain: 576 metres
Cumulative distance: 1,550.14
Switzerland distance: 471.34
Switzerland chocolate consumption: 33 blocks
Poem of the Day:
THE SWISS BISSES
(Bisses rhymes with kiss, and not with
kisses
Though as an anglophone you'd be
excused for pronunciation misses)
Centuries ago, some pioneering greats
Accomplished a task most fine
They irrigated the Swiss countryside
In the region now known for its wine
They built les bisses, a wondrous feat
A daring and dashing design
An open-ditched water delivery
system
That today runs alongside the vine
If you find yourself in Valais
With an hour or two to spare
Why not explore the babbling bisses
As you take in the fresh summer air?
Wonderful vines and views. Hoping you get to do some taste testing 😋.
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