Follow the stained glass trail, inspired by the life of Farinet, to the world’s smallest vineyard, where history, philosophy and nature meet.
55′
118 m
2.8 km
Round trip
Easy
Though comprising the smallest vineyard in the world at just 1.618 square metres, the three vines at Farinet – Fendant, Pinot Noir and Petite Arvine – are worked every year by celebrities and personalities from the arts, politics, sport and cinema.
The few decilitres of juice these three varietals produce are blended with juice donated by a local proprietor/winemaker to result in the 1,000 bottles of Cuvée Farinet wine sold annually in aid of charity. Every year sees a hundred bottles or so sold at public auction.
A meditative trail
The stained glass trail is dotted with 21 artworks created by the glassmaker Théo Imboden, who based his work on drawings by the painter Robert Héritier. The memory of Farinet lives on along the route, which takes some 55 minutes to complete from Place Farinet to the vineyard. Although inspired by episodes from Farinet’s life, the trail provides an opportunity to reflect on human values such as sharing, justice, listening, contemplation, destiny and more.
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 Farinet, at the foot of the village
- Place des Remparts, in the village of Saillon
- 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.
Organise a guided tour
Discover the history of the world’s smallest vineyard with a heritage guide.
Saillon app
Download the Saillon app to access the Stained Glass Trail and track your position in real time.
At a glance
