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Bisse du Milieu – Bisse Hiking Trail in Valais loop from Conthey

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Switzerland
Valais
Conthey
Gundis
Nendaz

Bisse du Milieu – Bisse Hiking Trail in Valais loop from Conthey

Moderate

4.8

(228)

1,195

hikers

Bisse du Milieu – Bisse Hiking Trail in Valais loop from Conthey

03:11

11.3km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Bus stop

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790 m

View of Veysonnaz and the Nendaz Valley

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Great path on the "Bisse du Milieu" with a wonderful view 🤩

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3.26 km

Bisse du Milieu

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The Bisse du Milieu trail is a fantastic hiking route that takes you along an ancient irrigation channel, known as a "bisse", which has been carefully maintained for centuries. As …

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3.67 km

Here the water is taken from the printse. Each a sand trap and a small slider - and off you go

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6.87 km

Bisse Vieux

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The Bisse Vieux was first documented in 1658, but it is thought to be much older. Originally, the bisse consisted mainly of wooden channels; today, in some places, there are …

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6.99 km

Wooden Gnome Sculptures

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Dwarf sculptures along the way

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7.71 km

Bisse du Milieu (Nendaz)

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7.74 km

Cascade du Bisse Vieux

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The Vieux water channel runs alongside a stone staircase. This ingenious section of the water channel allowed the water to continue flowing down to the valley. Here you will find …

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8.03 km

Bisse Hiking Trail in Valais

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Path along the water channel (bites)

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.32 km

939 m

841 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

676 m

583 m

481 m

416 m

283 m

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Highest point (1,560 m)

Lowest point (1,350 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

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Comments

August 23, 2022,Nendaz: Bisse du milieu - Bisse vieux
Of the eight bisses (suonen) in Nendaz, six still have water - even if partly for tourist reasons rather than for irrigation.
The oldest bisse in Nendaz dates back to 1435! The longest, "Bisse de Saxon", has a length of 26 or even 32 km, depending on the information, and is therefore the longest bisse in Europe.

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This hike in the snow is beautiful. However, in winter there is no sun except for a few sections. We set off at 12 noon.

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Route completed on 04/08/2025 in 5 hours with stops.

The hike actually begins at KM1.6, starting from the Bisse du Milieu. The trail above is of no interest (except for seeing some pretty chalets).

Until KM4.0, the trail isn't exceptional, and a bit too far from civilization (roads, houses, etc.). But the rest of the trail (up to KM6.0) is …

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