The National cow-fighting Final of the “Hérens” breed of cow will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May at the Pra Bardy Arena (this is a site just above Sion). Shuttle buses will be provided on both days to the venue from outside Sion railway station. See here for details. A discount is offered […]
Easter Market in Sion – Friday 19th April – Stalls, food and fun!
There will be a big Easter market in the old town of Sion on Easter Friday, the 29th April 2019 from 08:00 – 17:00. Over 200 exhibitors will be present. So, far the weather forecast is looking fine and sunny for Friday so it should be a good day out for all the family. Also, […]
Meet Up event for Sion Carnival – Sat 2nd March 2019
It’s Carnival time in Sion! The official programme starts today, the 28th of February. The main parade that winds through the town will take place on Saturday the 2nd March at 14:30. See article here from 2018. Want to meet up with other English speakers at Carnival? There will be a Meet Up event in Sion organised by the Valais English Club […]
Cow fights and Cycle races – A busy weekend in the Val d’Hérens
The Val d’Hérens was busy last Saturday (28th April) with the sound of helicopters, cars and bikes following the cyclists in the Tour de Romandie race as it wove its way up from Sion through the Rhone valley with a climb up to the village of Nax, through more villages and roads up and down the […]
Photos from Sion Carnival 2018
There were some weird and wonderful costumes at Sion carnival this year, from families dressed as dalmatians, to gun-toting gangsters as part of the official parade, to members of the public all dressed up in funky wigs and clothes. Confetti lined the streets, the music played and a fun time was had by those watching and […]
