The notebook of Sion et vignobles du Valais
Follow the natural curves of the trip.
A sunny valley between castles on hills, terraced vineyards, bisses, villages and nearby resorts.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
City · Mountain · Heritage · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Sion et vignobles du Valais
A sunny valley between castles on hills, terraced vineyards, bisses, villages and nearby resorts.
To understand what Sion and vineyards of Valais are, you must look at Château de Tourbillon, Basilica of Valère and Bisses du Valais. These places give you a view of a territory marked by urban life, mountain reliefs, heritage and countryside and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be expected: heat in the valley bottom and slopes in the vineyards. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Tourbillon Castle
- Basilica of Valère
- Bisses du Valais
- Vineyards of Lavaux Valaisans
- Crans-Montana
Before you choose
- Heat in the valley bottom
- Car useful for radiating
- Pents in the vineyards
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Heritage
Château de Tourbillon
The Tourbillon Castle dominates Zion from its rocky spur, with ruins that still retain the shape of an episcopal fortress. Between the walls open to the wind, the gaze descends towards the roofs, vineyards and the hill of Valère, which gives the site a very physical strength.
Place
Basilique de Valère
The Basilica of Valère resembles a small sacred citadel placed above Zion. Inside, the stone, chapels and ancient organ give a collected atmosphere, while the esplanade immediately places the place in front of the vineyards, the mountains and the castle of Tourbillon.
Place
Bisses du Valais
The Bisses du Valais offer an experience related to water movement and slope geography. The paths allow you to read the local know-how almost physically: canals, visual restraints and views that guide the walk.
Nature
Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana stretches its neighborhoods on a sunny plateau, facing the Valais peaks and larch forests. Behind the chic resort image, there are lakes, easy paths and very open views, pleasant for a day between gentle walking and terraces.
Practical tips
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