Bisse de Saxon
Location
Between La Boveresse (above Saxon) and Siviez (Nendaz), to the left of the Rhône.
Descriptif
Built in the 1850s, this is the longest bisse in Valais at 26 km. It is known as the king of the bisses.
Total length
26 km and 32 km if you begin at the col des Planches.
Walking time
Unless you are a very good walker, it is wise to plan two days for this walk.
Altitude
Between 1850 and 1500 metres
National hiking map 1:50’000
no. 282 T Martigny and 273T Montana.
Best period
This bisse contains water from the late May to mid-October.
Difficulty
No particular difficulty but it’s a long way.
Useful information
In the first part after La Boversee until the La Tzoumaz the trail is very wild and receives few visitors. . For this section of the walk, the difficult stretch can be avoided by taking a small detour. In so doing, you reach a magnificent clearing with a picnic place. There remain a few places where you need to be sure footed and have good walking boots.
Outside of the summer season, the route starts at Le Levron village because there is no public transport for the Col des Planches.
The post bus desert SIviez only during the high tourist season.
If you want to go to the Col des Planches during the summer season and during the week, it is better to book the Postbus.
Itinerary
Departure & Itinerary
Along the route of this bisse there is a new suspension bridge between La Tzoumaz and Isérables.
To begin the bisse take a bus to the col des Planches. From there, make your way to the Lein Pass and take the non tarmac passable road as far as the first hairpin bend above La Boveresse. From here, the beginning of the Bisse de Saxon is sign-posted. If you plan to walk for two days you can stop overnight at La Tzoumaz or Nendaz Station. This bisse can be walked in the direction of Siviez, Haute Nendaz or Isérables or La Tzoumaz.
It is also possible to begin in Siviez (Nendaz) or at La Boveresse. During the walk you can reach Haute Nendaz, Isérables or La Tzoumaz.
