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Alpine Wellness – Les Bains de Saillon, Thermal Wellbeing in the heart of the Rhone valley

December 12, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

Now that winter is here, what could be better than soaking and swimming in bubbling warm water after a day on the slopes or taking a few hours to recharge your batteries in an Alpine spa?  The Grimentz Rambler (Living in Sion’s regular contributor) recently visited the thermal baths at Saillon and has written about […]

Filed Under: Tourism Tagged With: les bains de saillon, spas switzerland, switzerland, thermal bath, Valais

When Santa swings between the Chalets – Christmas Market in Grimentz 9/10 December

November 20, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

Date for your diaries – Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December Les Fééries de Noël is a Christmas market which is set in Grimentz, a traditional Alpine village in the Val d’Anniviers. With stalls selling local and international goods, handcrafted goods, toys, food stands and more, it’s a perfect place to visit for a winter’s day out. […]

Filed Under: Events, Surrounding Villages Tagged With: Alps, Christmas market, Grimentz, Les Fééries de Noël, sion, switzerland, tradition, Valais

Well Connected Sion – from Train to Bus, Car and Bike.

October 30, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

The railway station in Sion is the main hub of public transport. There is a well-connected system between the trains and the Post Buses (Carpostal) which are parked just a few metres away at the station. The PostBuses carry passengers to outlying villages and are driven by skilled drivers who are very adept at negotiating the mountain […]

Filed Under: Sion, Tourism Tagged With: car sharing Sion, public transport Sion, renting bikes Sion, switzerland, Valais

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