Guidebook for Sion
Sightseeing
Nice hike (6 km, 2h30 round trip) along the old irrigation water canal, first leads through the forest, then at a dizzy height.
Torrent Neuf
Nice hike (6 km, 2h30 round trip) along the old irrigation water canal, first leads through the forest, then at a dizzy height.
Valère church was first built more than 1000 years ago. Great view on the city of Sion.
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Valere Basilica
Rue des ChâteauxValère church was first built more than 1000 years ago. Great view on the city of Sion.
Ruins of the bishop's castle from the 13th century. Great view on the city of Sion.
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Chateau de Tourbillon
Ruins of the bishop's castle from the 13th century. Great view on the city of Sion.
Nice little hike within walking distance from our home. Amazing view on the castles and the city of Sion.
Bisse de Lentine
Nice little hike within walking distance from our home. Amazing view on the castles and the city of Sion.
Impressive natural underground lake
(biggest in Europe, about 1000ft / 300m long). Tour on a small boat with comments also in English.
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Lac Souterrain De Saint-Léonard
Impressive natural underground lake
(biggest in Europe, about 1000ft / 300m long). Tour on a small boat with comments also in English.
One of the largest dams in the world. Guided tour inside the dam and a small hike to the top, as well as longer ones in the surroundings. Open in summer only. Beware, it can be pretty cold up there.
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I-Grande Dixence dam
One of the largest dams in the world. Guided tour inside the dam and a small hike to the top, as well as longer ones in the surroundings. Open in summer only. Beware, it can be pretty cold up there.
Pristine valley with a lake formed by a landslide in the 18th century. A must-see for nature lovers
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Derborence
Pristine valley with a lake formed by a landslide in the 18th century. A must-see for nature lovers
Mountain village with many traditional Swiss chalets. Beautiful in the summer with all the flowers on the balconies, as well as in winter with the snow.
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Grimentz
Mountain village with many traditional Swiss chalets. Beautiful in the summer with all the flowers on the balconies, as well as in winter with the snow.
Largest glaciers in the Alps. Breathtaking of the glacier from the top of the Eggishorn, reachable by cable car from Fiesch.
Many hikes in the surroundings.
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Aletsch Glacier
Largest glaciers in the Alps. Breathtaking of the glacier from the top of the Eggishorn, reachable by cable car from Fiesch.
Many hikes in the surroundings.
View of the world famous Matterhorn mountain. The town of Zermatt is reachable by train only from Taesch (5 min ride).
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Zermatt Tourismus
5 Bahnhofpl.View of the world famous Matterhorn mountain. The town of Zermatt is reachable by train only from Taesch (5 min ride).
Lac du Mont d'Orge
Nice, small lake within walking distance from our home.
Arts & Culture
Famous art exhibition (currently Renoir paintings), as well as Roman archaeological relics and ruins, and an automobile museum
with cars from 1897 to 1939. If you like art and history, this is a must
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Fondation Pierre Gianadda
59 Case PostaleFamous art exhibition (currently Renoir paintings), as well as Roman archaeological relics and ruins, and an automobile museum
with cars from 1897 to 1939. If you like art and history, this is a must
Essentials
A few minutes by car, convenient parking.
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 8h00-12h00, 13h30-18h30
Sat: 8h00-17h00
Sun: closed
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Migros Supermarkt
12 HofmattstrasseA few minutes by car, convenient parking.
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 8h00-12h00, 13h30-18h30
Sat: 8h00-17h00
Sun: closed
DB Les Artisans
5 Rue du StadeGood bakery
Food Scene
La Sitterie
41 Rte du RawylGastronomic restaurant serving delicate French cuisine. Excellent but pricey.
Everything Else
Indoor and outdoor thermal baths with a great view on the mountains and valley. The water is really warm, so you can be outside even if it rains or snows. There is also a spa. Really relaxing!
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Les Bains d'Ovronnaz
93 Rte des BainsIndoor and outdoor thermal baths with a great view on the mountains and valley. The water is really warm, so you can be outside even if it rains or snows. There is also a spa. Really relaxing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine tasting and cellar visit. Valais is a wine country, so if you like wine, this winery makes really good stuff. Reservation is required, so if you are interested, let us know.
Cave Christophe Jacquod
4 Rte de la Croix-de-CorbanWine tasting and cellar visit. Valais is a wine country, so if you like wine, this winery makes really good stuff. Reservation is required, so if you are interested, let us know.