Is Sion Switzerland worth a visit?
A traveler named Ginger 62 is curious about visiting Sion and wants to know how far it is by train from Montreux, as well as if it’s worth the trip. Sion, known for its two castles and charming old town, is about an hour's train ride from Montreux, making it an enjoyable destination with various attractions year-round.
- Check the timetable for trains from Montreux to Sion for the latest travel information.
- Sion offers a nice pedestrian zone, good restaurants, and local wines, making it a delightful place to explore.
- Consider visiting Sion’s two castles for beautiful views and historical insights.
- If you're using public transport, look into getting a Swiss Travel Pass for easier travel across Switzerland.
- When planning your visit, consider your main interests, whether they be outdoor activities, museums, or local cuisine.
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Hi Ginger 62, and welcome to MySwissAlps!
Sion is the capital of the Alpine canton Valais. Known for the two castles, each one on a hill, on top of the old town. Nice old town, pedestrian zone, good restaurants. Great local wines. Sion is also a good starting point for the side valleys.
About 1 hr by train from Montreux (for details find the timetable, starting at “How to Travel” on top of your screen).
To give you more hints we’d need to know when you plan your visit (there are great opportunities throughout the year, but they are very different from season to season), how much time you would have available in and around Sion, and what your main interests (outdoor, museums, night life, architecture, local life, business, alpine economy,…).
Check this out : siontourisme.ch/index. php/en/
You should enjoy the trip!
Completely agree with Snowman – a nice place to visit – and something a bit different from the usual discussions on this site!
On the journey look out for the curiosity that is the 90 degree turn in the Rhone Valley – a geological oddity
Danke schon
You will be saying Merci not Danke in Montreux and Sion (and in fact in most of Switzerland as the French ‘Merci’ is used in Swiss-German speach as well
👍 Merci beaucoup😀
I will be at Sion on 26 July n stayin a nite at the Youth hostel
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