Top family walks in Saillon

Bird Trail — The most accessible

Families · Beginners · Pushchairs
Set off to discover the birds of Saillon on this educational trail. Illustrated panels and fascinating facts along the way. Bonus: a quiz along the route!

• Southern loop: 35 mins / Northern loop: 45 mins
• South: 2.4 km / North: 2.5 km
• South: 5m / North: 55m elevation gain
• Pram access: southern loop / Partly accessible on the northern loop

The Giant’s Head — The shortest

Family · Very easy
A path that runs alongside the river to the Salentze Gorges, where you can discover the famous ‘giant’ carved into the rock. A real haven of coolness, perfect in summer.

• 1 hour round trip
• 1.6 km
• 70m elevation gain
• Prams: at the bridge, take the tarmac road through the vineyards. Leave the pram at the ‘Grotte des géants’ sign and walk the last few metres

Farinet Footbridge — The most spectacular

Family · Moderate
A thrilling walk! A suspension walkway 136 metres high and 92 metres long, offering a bird’s-eye view of the Rhône plain. Ideal for families with slightly older children.

• 7.9 km loop
• 440m elevation gain
• 2h30
• Prams: set off from the“Les Places, bifurcation” bus stop, then walk for 20 minutes on flat ground to the footbridge.