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Sion Travel Guide: 120 reviews and 424 photos

In the Heart of The Alps, you will discover a pleasant city bathing in the sun. The hills of Valère and Tourbillon are surmonted from two medieval castles, witness of a rich historical past. Sion, the capital state will offer you an excellent gateway to some alpine experiences.

So take enough time to discover the medieval history/architecture of our state capital of Valais, to taste the local vineyards in great cellars, to enjoy a "bisse" hike, to relax on a sunny terrace at the Midi or Rempart square or to enjoy a local VT-meeting ;-)

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Last visit to Sion: Aug 2007
Intro Updated Aug 20, 2007
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Valais get closer to Switzerland! - Sion

Travel quicker to/from Sion Transportation (2)

The new Lötschberg base tunnel is one of the major Swiss project of the century. The Lötschberg base tunnel is 34.6... more travel advice

Free Bicycle for everyone! Transportation (2)

A great idea to ride Sion by bicycle for free! Thanks to sponsoring from Sion City and local companies, you could... more travel advice

Local Football Team: FC SION Local Customs (1)

Proud to be Valaisan... The Red and White team (official colors of FC Sion and Valais by the way) was founded in 1909.... more travel advice

Valère Castle Things to Do (6)

You can't miss it... wherever you are in Sion, Valère is watching you! Strategically built during the XIst Century at... more travel advice

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Written Jul 18, 2007

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jo104 Mar 15, 2010 at 2:11 PM

Do let me know your suggestions on where I can fly into b4 I book for your trip :-) is accomodation fairly reasonable?
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Redang Jun 5, 2009 at 9:52 AM

You know?, I was so close in '02: Gstaad, Les Diableretes...
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barbskie Aug 6, 2008 at 11:04 AM

Wow, you are living in a medieval city! Patrick, you have a fabulous Sion page. Your tips are interesting. The castle and the lights are gorgeous. Really a must to see. greetings from sunny Zurich :) juliet
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Dabs Aug 9, 2007 at 5:17 PM

My French is a little rusty and it would take me awhile to read the restaurant reviews but great info on things to do :-)
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yumyum Aug 8, 2007 at 12:55 PM

The light show looks great :))
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HORSCHECK Aug 8, 2007 at 11:57 AM

Patrick, fantastic updates here ...I am especially looking forward to seeing the "Sion in Lights" Show as I work in the lighting industry. More by e-mail in a few minutes .... so please be patient! :-)