There will be free entry to a selection of museums in Sion and across the canton on the 11th November 2017. It’s an ideal opportunity to visit museums that you have always wanted to visit but never got around to! There will be workshops and events from 15:00 until midnight. From an exhibition entitled “Villes de Cinema” […]
A Stunning Setting for an Arts Centre – The Pierre Arnaud Foundation in Lens
The Pierre Arnaud Foundation is a cultural centre in Lens which holds regular exhibitions that are open to the public. The building, with its photovoltaic solar panels on the outside, reflects the mountains, lake and stunning scenery around it. The next exhibition “Aboriginal Art – Dreaming Territory” begins on the 1st December 2017 and continues until 20 May […]
Discover Family activities in and around Sion with Trek Leaders Carey and Mark
British couple living in Bramois recommend their favourite local places If you are looking for family-friendly activities for young children in and around Sion, you could do no better than to follow in the footsteps of intrepid tour leaders Carey and Mark Faulkner. The couple, who live in Bramois, run trekking and adventure holidays in […]
Hiking in the Valais – Hundreds of hikes to choose from.
There are hundreds of walks and hikes on offer in the Valais to suit all capabilities. The Canton’s own website lists many of these: from “marmot trails” to glacier walks and wine trails, to the “Mark Twain” trail or hikes around lakes. Bloggers can also guide you – “Marmot Post” has a good overview of […]
Sion’s bid to host the Winter Olympics 2026
It would make Sion a household name across the world. The ambitious CHF 1.98billion bid to bring the 2026 Winter Olympics to Switzerland is gathering force and, if successful, could be a wonderful boost for the town’s economy and culture. Organisers claim that it would bring vast-ranging benefits to the region and to the whole […]