The Bisses of Valais and Le Musée des Bisses
Musée valaisan des Bisses
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Medieval irrigation channels built into the sides of mountains provided Valais with water for hundreds of years, now serving as scenic hiking trails.

📜 Ancient irrigation channels (bisses) in Valais, Switzerland, dating back to the 14th century, now serve as scenic hiking trails.
🔍 Le Musée des Bisses in Botyre provides a central starting point and historical context.

Why Go

🌊 Discover the fascinating history of medieval irrigation systems.
🏞️ Hike along spectacular trails, some carved into mountain sides.
🏛️ Explore museum exhibits detailing bisses from Roman times to the present.
🛍️ Enjoy local products and refreshments at the museum's "Bisse'troquet".

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some trail sections (e.g., Les Follés on Grand Bisse of Ayent) are not suitable for those with vertigo.
🗓️ Museum has seasonal opening hours and is closed on specific days.

Tips

🚌 Shuttle bus to Tseuzier Dam available Jul-Oct for Grand Bisse of Ayent.
💡 Watch your head in the illuminated tunnel on the Grand Bisse of Ayent.
🚶 Museum offers guided walks and local markets.

Cost

💰 Museum: Adults 10 CHF, Reduced 9 CHF, Children 5 CHF, Family 25 CHF. Guided tour 16 CHF/person.

Hours

🕒 Museum: Mid-April to mid-November. Spring/Autumn (Wed-Fri 14:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 11:00-19:00). Summer (Jul-Aug, Mon-Fri 14:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 11:00-19:00). Closed Aug 1.

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