8 days in Sion Itinerary

Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. Step off the beaten path and head to Chateau de Tourbillon and Go-Diving. Get out of town with these interesting Sion side-trips: La Grotte aux Fees (in Saint-Maurice), Gorges Du Dailley (in Salvan) and Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Great St. Bernard Pass & L'Hospice du Gd-St-Bernard). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Valere Basilica, identify plant and animal life at Domaines des Iles, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre-Dame du Glarier, and hike along Galerie Defago.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Sion visit planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Bern Belp Airport, Geneva Cointrin International Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. In September, daytime highs in Sion are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C.