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It is composed of thirteen districts and its capital and largest city is Sion. Valais is situated in the southwestern part of the country. It borders the cantons of Vaud and Bern to the north, the cantons of Uri and Ticino to the east, as well as Italy to the south and France to the west.
Sion (French: ⓘ) [3] is a Swiss town, a municipality, and the capital of the canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. As of December 2020 it had a population of 34,978 [4] (known as Sédunois(es)). [5] On 17 January 1968, the former municipality of Bramois merged into the municipality of Sion. [6]
Sion (French Sion) is the capital of the canton of Valais. The small town is sunny and famous for its cathedral and the towers of the Tourbillon and Valeria castles that rise into the sky. Sion is also not far from ski resorts such as Verbier or Crans Montana.
Sion, capital of Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland. It lies along the Rhône River, at the mouth of La Sionne River, southeast of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). It originated as a Celtic and Roman settlement called Sedunum.
The Valais is a large canton in southern Switzerland. It borders the canton of Vaud in the west, the Bernese Oberland in the north, and small bits of Central Switzerland and the Ticino in the east. The French-Swiss border is on the western side of the canton.
Today about 30,000 people live in Sion, the economic centre of the Valais. It boasts an international airport and Switzerland’s largest bus station, which provides rapid access to virtually every town in the canton. Find accomodation.
Sion (German: Sitten) is the capital of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. With a population of 35,000, it is the biggest city in the canton and a regional centre. The cantonal administration as well as many of the higher schools are located here.
Discover Valais. With its unique and diverse landscape, the Valais is a land of contrasts: In the mountains majestic four-thousand-meter-high peaks and fascinating glaciers in the valley along the Rhone – along with sprawling vineyards and unspoilt side valleys.
The Sion region with the cantonal capital of the same name impresses with its diverse art and festivals, tasty local produce and authentic traditions. Discover the charming old town of Sion with its numerous museums, cozy bars, excellent restaurants and picturesque market, as well as the city's two landmarks, the Valère and Tourbillon castles.
Home - Sion Tourisme - Le site officiel. Sion Wine Tour. Outstanding experience, from 2 persons! Access to historical monuments closed to the public and taste some of the most famous Sion wines with a Valais selection of cold cuts. CHF 59.- per person. BOOK NOW. Guided tours. One of the oldest town in Switzerland!