Inaugurated in 2001, the Farinet suspension footbridge – 136 metres high and 92 metres long – spans the Salentze gorge. Below, an imposing panorama stretches out to include the Rhone plain and the Saillon vineyards. It’s also possible to make out climbers heading up the gorge on the Via Farinetta.
Hans Erni’s Dove of Peace watches over hikers from the adjacent cliff face. The footbridge marks the culmination of several paths, which start at the heart of Saillon village and follow the stained glass trail with works inspired by the story of Farinet.
2h30
465m
7.9km
loop itinerary
Medium
Map of the route
Click on “find out more” for a full description of the route and how to get there.
Practical info
Parking in Saillon
Park your vehicle in one of the free car parks:
- Place des Remparts, in the village of Saillon
- Place Farinet, at the foot of the village
- Bains de Saillon
Getting to Saillon by public transport
Take the 311 bus from Martigny CFF, Riddes CFF or Sion CFF stations to the Saillon Collombeyres stop. Click here for timetables.
Getting to the footbridge by public transport
Take the 311 bus towards Sion to the Leytron ancienne poste stop. Then take bus 312 towards Ovronnaz to the Les Places junction stop.
Journey time: approximately 20 minutes.
Walking time to the footbridge from Les Places : 15 minutes on a level path, accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Amenities along the route
Picnic tables are located next to the footbridge. During the summer months, toilets are available.
Saillon application
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At a glance
