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Wine trip to Swiss lands: Domaine du Mont d'Or

Voyage viticole en terres helvétiques : Domaine du Mont d'Or

Mont d'Or is the oldest wine estate in Valais. It is also known for having introduced Sylvaner to Switzerland, renamed Johannisberg and becoming its preferred grape variety. The terraced vines, certified organic, are located south of the Montorge nature reserve, at the gates of Sion. Since the middle of the 19th century, the estate's wines have often been praised by critics!

The good plans of

Laurent Guidoux

Laurent Guidoux has been the sales and marketing manager of Mont d'Or for 10 years. He does everything he can to promote the estate, its vineyard, its historic cellars and the wide range of activities on offer. This gastronomy enthusiast also shares his favorites and local recommendations with you!

Visit the domain

Mont d'Or Estate - Rue de Savoie 64 - 1962 Pont-de-la-Morge - +41 27 346 20 32

Wine is discovered through the senses, through knowledge and through entertainment.

Tasting at the cellar
Geocaching at the estate
Educational trail
Escape Game

Extend your stay

Where to sleep:

Simplon Relay, in Sion
Hotel of the Pas de Cheville, in Conthey

Where to eat:

The White Horse, in Sion
The Big Blue, in Conthey
Artisti, in Conthey

The history of Rosé Pigalle

Did you know?

The Parisian madness began in 1878, when the Johannisberg Mont d'Or won a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in the French capital. A century later, the new director of the Domaine du Mont d'Or and his head of culture set off on a trip to Paris.

After a night of drinking, they discovered an official “Place Pigalle” plaque in their suitcase. It is said that Paris gave it to them as a souvenir... A few months later, the Rosé “Pigalle” was born. And the street sign is hung on one of the Domaine’s yellow booths. You can now taste Place Pigalle at Mont d'Or!