These two bisses are walked in a loop for the Etang des Rochers in Binii (Savièse). Both date from the thirteenth century and their water sources have much changed over time all along their length, due to problems linked to avalanches and difficulties with water procurement. Their sources are currently piped.

Total length : 5 km.

Altitude : Between 950 and 1150 metres.

Route time : Approximately 1.5 hours. 

Location :  To the right of the Rhône, in the Mayens de Binii area of Savièse. 

Difficulty : No particular difficulty.

Ordinance Survey map 1 : 50'000  no. 2

Departure & Itinerary

From the Etang des Rochers bus stop in the Mayens de Binii / Savièse, follow the Route de la Combettaz for about 400 metres and take an agricultural road to your left sign-posted «Bisse du Tsampé». When you reach the bisse, after about 30 minutes walking, you will arrive at an area called «Pra Bacon». Follow the forest road uphill towards Bisse du Déjore for about 15 minutes (North direction.Do not follow the torrent to the North West). When you reach the Bisse du Déjore, head west to Prafirmin. When you meet a tarmac road to Prarainson follow it until the intersection with Route de Mossevron. Opposite the Prafirmin bus-stop, take the Route du Réservoir to your starting point, the Etang des Rochers.

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Two charming varied and shady bisses.  The trail is much less busy than the Bisse du Torrent Neuf and the quiet is most agreeable.

Comments

This trail can follow on from or precede the Bisse de Savièse/Torrent Neuf. Near the Prafirmin bus-stop, you will find sign-posts for these trails.