Rhône valley vineyards near Sion

Sion: castles, the old town and Valais wine, 28 minutes from the house

The canton’s capital sits at the bottom of our valley: 17.9 km, about 28 minutes by car, or take bus 371. A good plan for a day off the slopes and a stop on the way to Geneva.

A day in Sion

The Valère and Tourbillon castles stand on two hills above the old town; Tourbillon is closed in winter. On Fridays there is a market in the old town.

Vineyards run between Sion and Sierre. Valais wines include Fendant, Petite Arvine and Cornalin; the grape harvest is in September and October.

Parc Aventure, Sion

A rope park by the Les Îles lake: 11 courses, 3 junior courses for ages 4–7 and 40 zip lines.

May–Oct · About 30 min by car (Sion)

Golf Club de Sion

The nearest 18-hole course, par 70, in the Rhône valley at Route de Vissigen 150.

Season and green fees on golfsion.ch · About 30 min by car (Sion)

Rafting on the Rhône with Valrafting

The family “découverte” trip starts in Sion, children from age 7; the company is based in Sierre.

From May, depending on the water level · About 30 min by car to the start in Sion

Sion: old town, Valère and Tourbillon

Two castles on the hills above the old town, 28 minutes by car, or take bus 371.

All year (Tourbillon closed in winter) · 28 min drive from the house (17.9 km)

Friday market in Sion's old town

On Fridays in the old town: cheese, fruit and wine from the Rhône valley.

Every Friday · 28 min drive from the house (17.9 km)

Free (as of 15.10.2026)

Valais wines: Fendant, Petite Arvine, Cornalin

Vineyards between Sion and Sierre, half an hour from the house.

All year; grape harvest Sep–Oct · 28 min drive from the house (17.9 km)

Lavaux: UNESCO vineyards above Lake Geneva

Terraced vineyards above the lake and a tasting at Vinorama.

All year; walks Apr–Oct · 81 min drive from the house (100.2 km)

Also nearby

Check details, prices and dates with the operator; we have not verified these places yet.

Drive times: drive time by car from the house or from the Les Masses chairlift, calculated 15.10.2026; “about” marks an estimate. In the mountains and in winter, add 15–30%.

A house for 12 in Les Collons: 5 bedrooms, a terrace hot tub that runs all year and an infrared sauna. The Les Masses chairlift is 1.8 km by road.

Asked before booking, answered straight

How do you get from Les Collons to Sion without a car?

Bus 371 (Theytaz Excursions) from the Les Masses, Darbelenne stop; the ride takes about 40 minutes, 5 times a day.

When is the market in Sion?

Every Friday in the old town. Free to visit.

Are the Sion castles open in winter?

Valère is; Tourbillon is closed in winter. Check entry prices on sion.ch.

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