From the Saxon Tower to the Saillon keep, discover the tragic love story of Anselme de Saxon and Guigone de Saillon in the heart of the Middle Ages.
The medieval society “la Bayardine” has set up this historical and entertaining trail, in collaboration with the Commune of Saxon, guest of honour at the Xth Fêtes Médiévales de Saillon 2025.
3h
285m
9.8 km
One way
Medium
Application
Download the “Via Guigonae et Anselmi” app to view the route and the 23 captivating videos that tell the story of the 2 lovers: Guigone de Saillon and Anselme de Saxon.
Download links: Google Play or App Store.
Museum of Counterfeit Money
Finish your tour at the Musée de la Fausse Monnaie in Saillon, where you can admire a 16-metre-long piece of embroidery. This exceptional work, created by more than 250 volunteers, recounts this poignant story.
Map of the route
Practical information
Coming by car from Saxon / Saillon
From Saxon: park your car at the station car park. At the end of the route, take public transport back to Saxon.
From Saillon: park your car at the Place Farinet car park. Then take the bus to the “Saillon, Collombeyres” stop, in the direction of Sion. From there, follow the instructions in the section below.
By public transport from Saillon
Take the 311 bus in the direction of Sion, and get off at the “Riddes, gare” stop. Then take the regional train to Saxon station, where the tour starts.
Organise a guided tour
La Bayardine offers guided tours of the embroidery that tells the story of the 2 lovers, at the Musée de la Fausse monnaie,
At a glance
