Inaugurated in 2001, the Farinet footbridge spans the Salentse gorges in a suspended crossing 136 metres high and 92 metres long. Below, an imposing panorama opens up over the Rhône plain and the Saillon vineyards. You can also catch a glimpse of the climbers scaling the walls of the gorge along the via Farinetta.
From the adjacent cliff, Hans Erni’s Dove of Peace watches over hikers. The footbridge is the end point of several itineraries starting from the heart of the village of Saillon and following the path of the stained glass windows, works inspired by the story of Farinet.
2h30
465m
7.9km
Loop
Medium
Map of the route
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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
