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Hiking in

Sion
Chemin du vignoble
Chemin du vignoble
Stage 3, Sion–Venthône
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Chemin du vignoble
Chemin du vignoble
Stage 2, Saillon–Sion
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Chemin des berges du Rhône
Chemin des berges du Rhône
Route 258, Ardon–Sion
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Bisses de Lentine et de Mont d’Orge
Bisses de Lentine et de Mont d’Orge
Route 212, Drône–Lac du Mont d’Orge–Pont-de-la-Morge
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Cycling in

Sion
Chemin du Vignoble
Chemin du Vignoble
Stage 1, Martigny–Sion
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Chemin du Vignoble
Chemin du Vignoble
Stage 2, Sion–Leuk
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Rhone Route
Rhone Route
Stage 4, Sierre–Martigny
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Châteaux de Sion et environs
Châteaux de Sion et environs
Route 140, Sion–St-Germain–Sion
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Skating in

Sion
Rhône Skate
Rhône Skate
Stage 3, Sierre–Martigny
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Sion
Sion

Sion

Sion (or Sitten), the bilingual capital of the Canton of Valais, is Switzerland's sunniest town and a centre of wine-growing. Thanks to its central location, this small town with its rich culture is also an ideal starting point for exploring summer and winter destinations in the nearby side valleys.
Vineyards and castles are the landmarks of Sierre and Sion. The towers of the Tourbouillon Castle Ruin and the Valeria Fortress rising skywards make Sion recognisable from afar. In the bilingual capital of the Canton of Valais, past and future blend seamlessly: Switzerland's oldest town today is the economic centre of the Valais and an important traffic hub with its own small international airport. The diocese of Sion, which was founded in the 4th century, for a long time played an important spiritual and political role in the region. The castle church of Valeria boasts one of the oldest working organs - dating from the late 14th or early 15th century - in the world. Several museums bear testimony to the historical heritage of the town.

Sion is located in the middle of one of the most important wine-growing regions in Switzerland. Fendant, the region's white wine in particular is well known. In order to be able to water the vines and fields in the sunny and dry valley it was necessary to carve out irrigation channels in the sides of the mountains. These channels are called "Bisses" ("Suonen" in German), and walks along them in the nearby vineyards are a speciality of the Valais.

Thanks to Switzerland's biggest bus station offering countless connections it takes no time to get to the charming side valleys of the Valais. Consequenlty Sion is an ideal starting point for exploring the Valais' summer and winter holiday resorts and the nearby thermal spa resorts. In winter Sion offers fast access to the nearby ski resorts of Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Val d'Hérens, Val d'Anniviers and Crans-Montana.

Highlights

  • Historic old town with castles
  • Grande Dixence Dam - 285 metres high and located in the Hérémence Valley, this is the highest dam in the world (tour of the dam interior from mid June to end of September)
  • St-Léonard subterranean lake - biggest underground karst lake in Europe (300 metres long), big enough for boats to cruise on.)
  • Derborence primeval forest - nature reserve in a rocky area with imposing pine trees and larches
  • Centre of Valais wine-growing - various wine cellars and wine-tasting venues invite you to discover the wine specialities of the Valais
Sion (or Sitten), the bilingual capital of the Canton of Valais, is Switzerland's sunniest town and a centre of wine-growing. Thanks to its central location, this small town with its rich culture is also an ideal starting point for exploring summer and winter destinations in the nearby side valleys.
Vineyards and castles are the landmarks of Sierre and Sion. The towers of the Tourbouillon Castle Ruin and the Valeria Fortress rising skywards make Sion recognisable from afar. In the bilingual capital of the Canton of Valais, past and future blend seamlessly: Switzerland's oldest town today is the economic centre of the Valais and an important traffic hub with its own small international airport. The diocese of Sion, which was founded in the 4th century, for a long time played an important spiritual and political role in the region. The castle church of Valeria boasts one of the oldest working organs - dating from the late 14th or early 15th century - in the world. Several museums bear testimony to the historical heritage of the town.

Sion is located in the middle of one of the most important wine-growing regions in Switzerland. Fendant, the region's white wine in particular is well known. In order to be able to water the vines and fields in the sunny and dry valley it was necessary to carve out irrigation channels in the sides of the mountains. These channels are called "Bisses" ("Suonen" in German), and walks along them in the nearby vineyards are a speciality of the Valais.

Thanks to Switzerland's biggest bus station offering countless connections it takes no time to get to the charming side valleys of the Valais. Consequenlty Sion is an ideal starting point for exploring the Valais' summer and winter holiday resorts and the nearby thermal spa resorts. In winter Sion offers fast access to the nearby ski resorts of Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Val d'Hérens, Val d'Anniviers and Crans-Montana.

Highlights

  • Historic old town with castles
  • Grande Dixence Dam - 285 metres high and located in the Hérémence Valley, this is the highest dam in the world (tour of the dam interior from mid June to end of September)
  • St-Léonard subterranean lake - biggest underground karst lake in Europe (300 metres long), big enough for boats to cruise on.)
  • Derborence primeval forest - nature reserve in a rocky area with imposing pine trees and larches
  • Centre of Valais wine-growing - various wine cellars and wine-tasting venues invite you to discover the wine specialities of the Valais

Arrival and return Sion

Adresse

Office du Tourisme de Sion
Place de la Planta
1950 Sion
Tel. +41 27 327 77 27
info@siontourisme.ch
www.siontourisme.ch

Services

Accommodation

Chambres d’Hôtes les Cerisiers
Chambres d’Hôtes les Cerisiers
Turin (Salins)
Hôtel du Rhône
Hôtel du Rhône
Sion
TCS Camping Sion
TCS Camping Sion
Sion
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Places of interest

Valère and Tourbillon
Valère and Tourbillon
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Hiking in

Sion
Chemin du vignoble
Chemin du vignoble
Stage 3, Sion–Venthône
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Chemin du vignoble
Chemin du vignoble
Stage 2, Saillon–Sion
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Chemin des berges du Rhône
Chemin des berges du Rhône
Route 258, Ardon–Sion
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Bisses de Lentine et de Mont d’Orge
Bisses de Lentine et de Mont d’Orge
Route 212, Drône–Lac du Mont d’Orge–Pont-de-la-Morge
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Cycling in

Sion
Chemin du Vignoble
Chemin du Vignoble
Stage 1, Martigny–Sion
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Chemin du Vignoble
Chemin du Vignoble
Stage 2, Sion–Leuk
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Rhone Route
Rhone Route
Stage 4, Sierre–Martigny
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Châteaux de Sion et environs
Châteaux de Sion et environs
Route 140, Sion–St-Germain–Sion
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Skating in

Sion
Rhône Skate
Rhône Skate
Stage 3, Sierre–Martigny
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