It has been a long-held dream of the “Grimentz Rambler” since her arrival in Switzerland 10 years ago to walk the Haute Route. In 2018, the intense heatwave in Europe and long periods of settled weather meant that the goal of hiking the route appeared to be a sudden possibility for this keen hiker. Read her […]
From Abstracts to Acrylics: Borrowing Art from the Médiathèque in Sion
Did you know that the Médiathèque of the Valais in Sion has art for loan to its registered borrowers? This art loaning system operates in the same way as a book borrowing service: once you have registered and have received your Bibliopass, not only can you borrow books from the *Médiathèque and many other libraries […]
Pick up a picnic with local Valaisan food
If you fancy an alfresco feast whilst exploring the Valais area, why not pick up a picnic from Sion tourist office? From the 15th May to the 15th September 2018, picnics can be provided to the public (with 24 hours notice). The picnic basket/bag consists of local produce from the Val D’Hérens and includes a […]
Two weeks of Classical Music in Sion – 17 August – 2 September 2018
There’s a rich and varied programme of classical music coming up at the Sion Music Festival. This festival, which runs for just over two weeks, includes a grand opening ceremony on the 17th August at the Théâtre de Valère with the performance of Mozart, Kancheli and Auerbach. More information and ticketing details in English here. […]
Cat Empire rock through the rain – Sion sous les étoiles
Music, the Language of us All in Sion There weren’t too many stars in the sky on Saturday evening at “Sion sous les étoiles” due to a persistent drizzly rain. Nevertheless, Australian band “The Cat Empire” got the crowd rocking and dancing with a party vibe to brighten up the atmosphere (see video below). For a short […]
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