Church in Varen
The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting. Its location offers a unique viewing point. Enjoy the view from the church of the Rhone valley and the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve.
Viewpoint
Grossi Wasserleitu - Grossi Wasserleitu
Hiking trail
Grossi Wasserleitu
Grossi Wasserleitu
Diversity of nature on a picturesque trail along the rippling water course. Walk along the Suone Neuf (Bisse Neuf) and the Grossi Wasserleitu from Varen (Varen irrigation channel). Both irrigation channels take their water directly from the Raspille
Diversity of nature on a picturesque trail along the rippling water course. Walk along the Suone Neuf (Neuf irrigation channel, Bisse Neuf) and the Grossi Wasserleitu from Varen (Varen irrigation channel). Both irrigation channels take their water directly from the Raspille.
Grossi Wasserleitu
The «Venthône» stop indicated is the funicular railway stop between Sierre and Crans-Montana.
The hike can also be started from the «Venthône, Rétana» bus stop (Sierre-Crans-Montana bus line).
Season
All season
Route-information
- Length
- 12.00 km
- Vertical heigth
- 150 m
- Altitude difference ascent
- 220 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 370 m
- Time required
- 3 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Middle
Arrival
- Starting point
- Venthône (Altitude: 895 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Venthône Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Varen (Altitude: 742 m)
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
Contact
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-FingesKirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch
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The river originates in the Plaine-Morte glacier and flows into the River Rhone between Salgesch and Sierre
Waters
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