# Valais: vineyards, spas and the Aletsch Glacier

> 4-day road trip of about 161 km (100 mi) with 7 stops, from Martigny to Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn. About 2 h 13 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b4-valais-rhone/

**At a glance:** 4-day road trip of about 161 km (100 mi) with 7 stops, from Martigny to Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn. About 2 h 13 min of driving in total. Up the Rhône valley from Martigny past Sion’s castle hills to the thermal springs of Leukerbad, car-free Saas-Fee and the Alps’ longest glacier.

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| Distance | 161 km (100 mi) |
| Driving | 2 h 13 min |
| Suggested days | 4 |
| Stops | 7 |
| Route | Martigny → Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn |
| Countries | Switzerland |
| Updated | August 24, 2026 |

## Route description

Martigny, at the bend of the Rhône, has a Roman amphitheatre and the Gianadda Foundation art centre. The valley road (A9 and the older main road) heads east between vineyards on the sunny slopes to Sion, the capital of the Valais.

In Sion, climb to the Valère Basilica and the Tourbillon ruin on the twin hills above the old town. The steep vineyards around Sion and Sierre produce Fendant and Petite Arvine; many cellars offer tastings.

At Leuk, turn north up a steep road to Leukerbad, a spa village beneath the huge Gemmi cliffs with large public thermal baths. Back in the valley, head to Visp and up the Saas valley to Saas-Fee, a car-free village surrounded by glaciers; leave the car in the large car park at the entrance.

Continue to Brig and up the Goms valley to Fiesch, where a cable car climbs to the Eggishorn for a view of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps. The Rhône valley is dry and sunny, with fine weather into October; the side valleys are narrow but well maintained.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Martigny** (Switzerland)
2. **Sion** (Switzerland)
3. **Valère Basilica** (Sion, Switzerland): A fortified church on a hill above Sion, home to one of the world’s oldest playable organs. The ruined Tourbillon castle crowns the neighbouring hill.
4. **Leukerbad** (Switzerland)
5. **Saas-Fee** (Switzerland)
6. **Brig** (Switzerland)
7. **Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn** (Fiesch, Switzerland): The longest glacier in the Alps seen from above, reached by cable car from Fiesch. Park at the valley station and go early on a clear morning.

## FAQs

**How long is Valais: vineyards, spas and the Aletsch Glacier?**
4-day road trip of about 161 km (100 mi) with 7 stops, from Martigny to Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn. About 2 h 13 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Valais: vineyards, spas and the Aletsch Glacier?**
We suggest 4 days: about 2 h 13 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Valais: vineyards, spas and the Aletsch Glacier start and end?**
It starts in Martigny and ends in Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn.

**Which countries does Valais: vineyards, spas and the Aletsch Glacier pass through?**
Switzerland.