Top Things to do in Sion
- 1. Church-Fortress of Valere
- 2. Torrent-Neuf
- 3. Neige Aventure School & Sport Shop
- 4. Lac Souterrain, St-Leonard- Day Tours
- 5. Ermitage Notre-Dame de Longeborgne
- 6. Le Torrent-Neuf ou Bisse de Saviese
- 7. Montagne Magique Ski School
- 8. Chateau de Tourbillon
- 9. Premier Alpine Centre SA
- 10. Eglise St Germain
Top 10 Things to do in Sion, Switzerland
Discover the best top things to do in Sion, Switzerland including Church-Fortress of Valere, Torrent-Neuf, Neige Aventure School & Sport Shop, Lac Souterrain, St-Leonard- Day Tours, Ermitage Notre-Dame de Longeborgne, Le Torrent-Neuf ou Bisse de Saviese, Montagne Magique Ski School, Chateau de Tourbillon, Premier Alpine Centre SA, Eglise St Germain.
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1. Church-Fortress of Valere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By OneWayVancouver - Vancouver, Canada
It's a stiff climb to the top of the high knoll where the Château de Valère is perched, but when you look over the stunning view of the Rhone Valley and its surrounding Mountains, it will have been worth every step.
Of course, you have to go inside the basilica to see the world’s oldest working pipe organ (dating back to1435 A.D.).
This is a must-see attraction while visiting Sion.
2. Torrent-Neuf
Overall Ratings
5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By incahueca - Geneva, Switzerland
Great place with fantastic views. And for free on top of that.
BUT if you are subject to vertigo, DON'T even try to start a hike there!
I personaly knew that I was more and more subject to vertigo (no idea why...) but I still decided to go there. The first part in the woods is very fine.
Then a lady in a chalet told me that there are 3 different catwalks, the last one being the worst if I have vertigo!
In fact, as soon as I reached the first catwalk I started to perspire! Still, I walked on it but it was moving so much and the drop under my feet was so deep that I decided to turn back when I was half of the way of the catwalk!
No regret but be advised though...
3. Neige Aventure School & Sport Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Damian J - Lausanne, Switzerland
Our son and his friend (both 12) just took part in a one week free ride ski camp with these guys. The first day was spent with the instructor, Vince, getting to know how well the kids ski, the second day was spent teaching them...MoreDear Damian, Thank you very much for your great feedback. I will pass it on to the NA team. So great to share our passion with you and your kids.
4. Lac Souterrain, St-Leonard- Day Tours
Overall Ratings
4 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By UrbanDrifter - Melbourne
31 students, 5 staff and we virtually fill up the boat. There were a half dozen other adults on the quick journey and they were patient with our excited teenagers. This trip is by no means scary and in fact, quite beautiful. Of course, as a seasoned traveller I've seen some amazing underground lakes and this was very good but not the best I've seen. But for the meer cost of 10 francs it's worth it for 20 minutes and about 300m. When we got to the end I was like "is that it?" but heck - you gotta make a buck somewhere. Some might find it a tourist trap but we all enjoyed it.
The guides ask what languages we spoke so they could cater for all of us. It's nice in cool inside but we were there in June but I wonder if it's open in the colder months and what it would be like.
The lights they have to illuminate the water and you can see the very large fish is wonderful. Even the lighting on a dinghy is something special (see my pics).
As we were travelling with a choir group I asked them to sing and they sand a beautiful classical piece that had the other tourists in tears. The acoustics were wonderful. They sang one more and when we got off the boat they applauded us.
The gift shop got a hammering from the students who bought so many things such as bracelets, rocks, pocket knives as well as soft drinks and ice cream. The owner shut the doors after we left because I think she'd made alot of francs that day.
We caught a train from Sion to this destination. Pretty easy to do and a 20 minute walk from the station to the start of it. You may need a map or get the Google machine to show you the way.
Toilets are good. Food good. Drinks cold. There is a Seating area outside as well.
5. Ermitage Notre-Dame de Longeborgne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Наталья К - Moscow, Russia
Эта часовня находится в тихом и уединенном месте. Больше даже впечатлила не сама часовня, а место в котором она находится, на краю скалы. Очень живописные пейзажи, пока шли до часовни (недолго, около получаса) не переставали фотографировать. Найти немного тяжело, на дороге встретили лишь один указатель.
6. Le Torrent-Neuf ou Bisse de Saviese
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By csolliard - New York City, New York
If you are not afraid of hight and like hiking this is a place to go when in the area it is just breath taking
7. Montagne Magique Ski School
Overall Ratings
5 based on 33 reviews
We are a small, highly qualified group of friends, who really want to help you enjoy the 4 Vallées! Our team consists of dedicated snowsports professionals, with an accumulated experience of over 50 seasons! We all have the same passion...to live and breathe the ‘magic’ of the Mountains. With many years of experience in Nendaz, the ski school has one simple goal: To ensure you have the most fun possible, no matter what!
Reviewed By 101ROD - London, United Kingdom
My 17 year old daughter, her friend and my husband had three fantastic mornings with Charlotte at Montagne Magique. Charlotte is a naturally gifted ski instructor who teaches everyone on a very individual basis focusing on specific elements of technique each lesson without overburdening. She...MoreThanks for the review!!
8. Chateau de Tourbillon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By DavidBarmaz - Croydon, England, United Kingdom
The castle of Tourbillon is a great place to catch a view on the Rhone Valley.
There is not much to see inside, it is more aquin to ruins than a castle, but the view is well worth it. You might want to combine the visit with a tour of the art museum just below, which used to be a jail. going into a cell to observe art is an interesting experience to live too!
9. Premier Alpine Centre SA
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
Premier Alpine Centre offers the full range of services you need during your holidays in Nendaz in our One Stop Shop - We organise You enjoy. Skis & Snowboards rental Ski School Official Mountain Guide office Ski passes Chalets & Apartments rental Transfert to the chalet
Reviewed By debschurmann - Brisbane
Thank you so much for the excellent service of organizing our extended family’s ski hire in Nendaz over Christmas and also for picking up our ski hire from Veysonnaz Exceptional service, friendly, kind and easy ! We thoroughly enjoyed Switzerland and recommend Premier Alpine for...MoreDear Deborah, Many thanks for your feedback. It was a pleasure to welcome you and your family in our shop. I hope you have a nice travel across Europe and a nice return in Australia. I wish you all the best. Patrick
10. Eglise St Germain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By jurassica02 - Canton of Jura, Switzerland
L'Eglise paroissiale de St-Germain a été achevée en 1523 par l'architecte Ulrich Ruffiner, de style gothique bourguignon. Elle a été restaurée entre 1933 et 1935 en étroite collaboration avec le peintre Ernest Biéler. Elle est constituée de typiques nervures en tuf du pays. Les murs accueillants sont ornés de 14 mosaïques d'inspiration byzantine qui nous font découvrir un chemin de croix. Les vitraux de l'église (vitrail de l’Ascension, le vitrail de Sainte Cécile, le vitrail de St Germain et le vitrail des Rois) sont le reflet de la vie religieuse de la paroisse. L'Eglise peut être visitée en juillet et août les samedis et dimanches de 15 h 00 à 18 h 00.
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