In the lively old town of Sion you will find a variety of restaurants, shops and pretty buildings. Here and there you can also see remnants of the Middle Ages, such as the two castles Valère and Tourbillion, which dominate the hills above the city.

Every Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the market takes place in the narrow streets, and it is worth a visit, especially for gourmets.

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September 13, 2019

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🇫🇷 Sous vos pieds coule la Sionne. Originally, the houses were on both sides of the river. By creating bridges between the two banks, the watercourse has been completely covered. …

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Matthias

August 12, 2020

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Old town streets with a southern flair.

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1. Castles of Sion – Lac de la Brèche loop from Sion

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2. View of the Valais Alps – Domaine des Îles loop from Sierre/Siders

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3. Domaine des Îles – Castles of Sion loop from Saxon

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Elevation 520 m

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Location: Sitten, Sion, Valais, Switzerland

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1. Castles of Sion – Lac de la Brèche loop from Sion

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3. Domaine des Îles – Castles of Sion loop from Saxon

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