Sion
Fly here
Capital of Valais, overlooked by the hills of Valère and Tourbillon, at the heart of the vineyards.
From the basket
Right in the centre of the valley, Sion can be recognised from afar by its two hills. From the balloon you can see them rising above the roofs: on one, Valère, a basilica where canons once lived; on the other, the ruined castle of Tourbillon. Between them lies the old town, a very well-preserved medieval borough.
All around spreads the Rhône plain, with its orchards and its vineyards, which climb the sunny slopes. The climate is bright: more than two thousand hours of sunshine a year. In winter snow often falls, but the foehn soon melts it.
Above the town, the side valleys rise towards the glaciers of the Valais Alps. To the south, the road runs off towards the Val d’Hérens and the Dent Blanche; to the north, the peaks of the Bernese Alps close off the horizon.
Fly over the two hills, from Valère to Tourbillon, then let yourself be carried above the vineyards down to the Rhône.
Sources: Wikipedia, “Sion (Valais)” (in French).
All around
- Glacier 3000, 17 km to the north-west
- Dent Blanche, 4357 m, 29 km to the south-east
- Weisshorn, 4506 m, 31 km to the south-east
To discover around Sion
A great past at the crossroad of the alps
As you explore the alleys of the Old Town, you can really feel the many centuries of history that have given Sion its very special charm.
Belvédère via ferrata
Belvédère means beautiful view – a most fitting name for views from the top of the via ferrata that commences beneath Nax.
Children’s Snow Playground
Children really do feel at home in a Swiss Snow Kids Village run by the Swiss Ski and Snowboard Schools. Here they are taken good care of by highly-trained instructors and by Snowli, the cute mascot.
Mini Kids Club
The Mini Kids Club provides young up-and-coming skiers with a gentle start to winter sports and enables them to gradually get used to gliding on the snow.
Old Town of Sion
Sion, called Sitten in German, is the capital of the Canton of Valais. The Old Town, which lies between the hills of Valère and Tourbillon, dates back to the Middle Ages and is home to numerous sights and attractions, such as one of the world's oldest organs that can still be played.
Swiss Snow Kids Village
“Swiss Snow Kids Village” is a veritable paradise for children above age three. Modern teaching methods and contemporary skiing instruction are tailored to the needs of the children.
The Forest of the Barolins
In Mase one can discover mother nature in a modern way. The application shows the way and provides exciting information about the forest and the region’s flora and fauna.
Undergroud Lake of St-Leonard
Between Sion and Sierre in Valais lies Europe's largest natural underground lake. In a rowboat, you will travel 300 meters through the illuminated cave and learn exciting facts about the geology and history of the lake from your guide.
Source: Switzerland Tourism — myswitzerland.com, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.