Sion: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Zènèvrec lies in the wider regional surroundings of Sion. You can rent a holiday apartment in Sion.

Landscape

The area surrounding Sion includes Grand'Combe, Mont Gond, Donin du Jour and Pointe de la Tsevalire.

Geographical Location

Sion, also known as Sitten, is the capital of the canton of Valais and the Sion district, and lies at the confluence of the Sionne and the Rhône.

Sion lies at around 510 metres above sea level in central Valais, on both sides of the Rhône. The old settlement centre lies north of the river and is crossed by the Sionne stream.

Culture

The annual Sion Festival is a classical music festival in Sion and is described as one of Switzerland's most important classical music festivals.

Notable cultural heritage sites in Sion include the ruins of Tourbillon Castle and the fortified Church of Valère. Museums document the history of the city.

Wine

Sion lies in one of Switzerland's important wine-growing regions. The local white wine Fendant is described as a notable regional product.

Nature

The nearby vineyards offer walks along the Valais irrigation channels, known as suonen or bisses.

Getting Around

Sion has extensive bus connections providing access to the valleys of Valais.

For further travel planning, you can also view Saint-Léonard Vs, Veysonnaz, Savièse, Grimisuat or Arbaz.

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