Also known as the Bisse du Torrent Neuf and built at the beginning of the fifteenth century, this bisse has been restored and offers a spectacular walk past sheer rock faces. 

Total length : Approximately 8 km without the return trip.

Altitude : Between 1100 and 1300 metres.

Route time : 2 to 3 hours without the return trip

Location :  Savièse, to the right of the Rhône, above Sion.

Difficulty : A very beautiful walk but absolutely not recommended for those suffering from a fear of heights. Children should be carefully watched at all times.  Walkers should be aware that the stretch of bisse from the St Marguerite Chapel towards the point where the bisse takes water is closed from the beginning of November for security reasons

Ordinance Survey map 1 : 50'000  no. 273T Montana.

Best period : June to October.

Departure & Itinerary

Begin your walk at Prafirmin (GPS 46°15’54’’N 7°21’2’’ E) and follow the bisse to the St Marguerite Chapel. It is from this point that the path becomes vertiginous with several suspension bridges over the void. You can also reach the bisse from Binii. At the roundabout in the middle of the village of St Germain, follow the sign-post for Bisse de Savièse, Torrent Neuf and follow the road as far as Binii where the first car park is located. You can continue by car to the second car park if it not a Sunday. From either car park you can find sign-posts for the bisse. 

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This bisse is very popular. Early on the morning or towards the end of the day you will meet fewer people. The trail is sunny in the afternoon.

The entire trail is perfectly safe. Apart from a risk of rock falls in a few places it is only your nerves which are at risk!

After the second suspension bridge you will find a few tables for picnicking. At the end of the walk, near the refuge du Brac, there is a simple charming café with a magnificent meadow where you can also picnic.