“I was able to see the city in a different way.”
François
on Sion interactive scavenger hunt with smartphoneValais region · 1988
Veysonnaz
Veysonnaz is a classic Valais mountain village perched above Sion, boasting impressive views over the Rhone Valley and the Bernese Alps. In summer, a variety of marked hiking trails run along historic irrigation channels and through forests, offering plenty of options for nature lovers. During winter, Veysonnaz is part of Switzerland's largest ski area—the 4 Vallées—and features over 400 groomed downhill skiing kilometres. The village combines modern tourist infrastructure with lively alpine traditions like the herding of Eringer cows, while still preserving its authentic charm and ample space for relaxation.
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Train travel to Veysonnaz
Official SBB partnerGetting around: passes & scenic trains
- Train ticket between Lausanne and Montreux
Train ticket between Lausanne and Montreux
Lausanne
from $35
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Bookable experiences, places and events at a glance
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- "Chocolate Champions" Workshop Maison Cailler
"Chocolate Champions" Workshop Maison Cailler
Broc
from $39
- Ticket Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
Ticket Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
Broc · Trending
from $22
- "The Classic" Long Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
"The Classic" Long Tandem Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
Gruyères
from $242
- Traditional cheese dairy in Gstaad and Rougemont with hiking
Traditional cheese dairy in Gstaad and Rougemont with hiking
Gstaad
from $104
- Road cycling in Gstaad and Rougemont private coaching
Road cycling in Gstaad and Rougemont private coaching
Gstaad
from $160
- "The Classic Plus" Premium Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
"The Classic Plus" Premium Paragliding Flight in Gruyère
Gruyères
from $281
- Day hike with guide in Gstaad and Rougemont
Day hike with guide in Gstaad and Rougemont
Gstaad
from $83
From travellers like you
“Very skilled and friendly ski instructor.”
Marc
on Private Ski Lessons (3+ y.) for All LevelsHiking routes
Challenging hike from Basse-Nendaz to Thyon 2000 via Magrappé
Basse-Nendaz → Thyon 2000 · 12 km · 5 h 27 min
Hike from Haute-Nendaz via Le Lavantier
Haute-Nendaz · 12 km · 4 h 1 min
Hike from Haute-Nendaz via Pra da Dzeu
Haute-Nendaz · 8.2 km · 3 h 27 min
Hike from Hérémence via Vyo
Hérémence · 9.0 km · 3 h 36 min
Hérémence - Bon Acceuil
Hérémence → Bon Acceuil · 2.1 km · 50 min
Strenuous lift-assisted hike from Les Collons down to Riddes via Liachey
Les Collons → Riddes · 21 km · 6 h 58 min
Strenuous lift-assisted hike from Les Collons down to Isérables
Les Collons → Isérables · 17 km · 6 h 52 min
Hike from Isérables via Les Crêteaux
Isérables · 12 km · 4 h 23 min
Hikes nearby
Everything within a 20 min drive
- Chemin des Bisses, Stage 4/7
Chemin des Bisses, Stage 4/7
Bergwanderweg · Veysonnaz → St-Martin · 18 km · 7 h 13 min
- Hike from Veysonnaz to Vex via Mayens-de-l'Hôpital
Hike from Veysonnaz to Vex via Mayens-de-l'Hôpital
Wanderweg · Veysonnaz → Vex · 6.4 km · 2 h 33 min
- Hike from Veysonnaz to Vex via Crételannaz
Hike from Veysonnaz to Vex via Crételannaz
Wanderweg · Veysonnaz → Vex · 5.5 km · 1 h 44 min
- Easy hike from Veysonnaz via Les Zeffeuges
Easy hike from Veysonnaz via Les Zeffeuges
Wanderweg · Veysonnaz · 5.9 km · 1 h 54 min
- Hike from Veysonnaz via Les Rindouets
Hike from Veysonnaz via Les Rindouets
Wanderweg · Veysonnaz · 12 km · 3 h 52 min
- Hike from Veysonnaz via Clèbes
Hike from Veysonnaz via Clèbes
Wanderweg · Veysonnaz · 14 km · 4 h 31 min
- Chemin du Grand Bisse de Vex
Chemin du Grand Bisse de Vex
Wanderweg · Les Mayens-de-Sion · 5.0 km · 1 h 23 min
- Mayens-de-Sion ouest - Planchouet
Mayens-de-Sion ouest - Planchouet
Wanderweg · Mayens-de-Sion ouest → Planchouet · 10 km · 2 h 56 min
- Hike from Basse-Nendaz to Haute-Nendaz
Hike from Basse-Nendaz to Haute-Nendaz
Wanderweg · Basse-Nendaz → Haute-Nendaz · 2.9 km · 1 h 39 min
- Chemin des Bisses, Stage 3/7
Chemin des Bisses, Stage 3/7
Wanderweg · Nendaz → Veysonnaz · 13 km · 3 h 55 min
- Hike from Hérémence Les Masses to Thyon via Les Zeffeuges
Hike from Hérémence Les Masses to Thyon via Les Zeffeuges
Wanderweg · Hérémence Les Masses → Thyon · 8.8 km · 3 h 25 min
- Self-guided gourmet hike through the vineyards from Sion
Self-guided gourmet hike through the vineyards from Sion
Sion
from $101
Bike tours nearby
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Nendaz-Barrage de Cleuson Bike
Nendaz-Barrage de Cleuson Bike
Mountain bike routes · Haute-Nendaz · 31 km
- Self-guided e-bike tour through the vineyard including menu from Sion
Self-guided e-bike tour through the vineyard including menu from Sion
Sion
from $152
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Food & drink nearby
Everything within a 80 min drive
- "Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
"Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
Broc
from $58
- Wine Hiking in Lavaux Vineyards for Private Groups
Wine Hiking in Lavaux Vineyards for Private Groups
Montreux
from $27
Museums & exhibitions
Everything within a 30 min drive
- Musée d'histoire du Valais / Geschichtsmuseum Wallis
Musée d'histoire du Valais / Geschichtsmuseum Wallis
Museum · Sion
- Musée de la nature du Valais / Naturmuseum Wallis
Musée de la nature du Valais / Naturmuseum Wallis
Museum · Sion
- Ancienne Chancellerie (Centre d'expositions des Musées cantonaux du Valais)
Ancienne Chancellerie (Centre d'expositions des Musées cantonaux du Valais)
Museum · Sion
- Le Pénitencier (Centre d'expositions des Musées cantonaux du Valais)
Le Pénitencier (Centre d'expositions des Musées cantonaux du Valais)
Museum · Sion
- The Stars' Share - Photographies de Gérard-Philippe Mabillard
The Stars' Share - Photographies de Gérard-Philippe Mabillard
Exhibition · Siders
Playgrounds nearby
Everything within a 25 min drive
Zoos & theme parks
Everything within a 60 min drive
- Alpe Rotingen – where cows fight
Alpe Rotingen – where cows fight
Zoo & animal park · Turtmann-Unterems
Mountain huts & restaurants
Everything within a 60 min drive
Mountain railways & scenic rides
Everything within a 95 min drive
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn – the experience railway in the Alps
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn – the experience railway in the Alps
Panoramic Transport · Brig
- Rack railway Montreux – Rochers-de-Naye
Rack railway Montreux – Rochers-de-Naye
Panoramic Transport · Caux
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- Kids Ski Lessons (3-5 y.) for Beginners, mornings
- Kids Ski Lessons (6-17 y.) for All Levels
- Private Telemark Lessons (3+ y.) for All Levels
- Semi-Private Ski Lessons for Adults - All Levels
- Semi-Private Snowboard Lessons (8+ y.) for All Levels
- Private Ski Lessons (3+ y.) for All Levels
- Private Snowboard Lessons (3+ y.) for All Levels
- Private Ski Lessons (3+ y.) for All Levels, afternoons
- Private Ski Lessons (3+ y.) for All Levels
- Private Snowboard Lessons (3+ y.) for All Levels
- Snowboard Lessons for Kids & Adults (8+ y.) - All Levels
- Kids Ski Lessons (3-5 y.) for Beginners, mornings, 2.5 hrs
- Kids Ski Lessons (5-12 y.) for All Levels, 2.5 hrs.
- Kids Ski Lessons (5-12 y.) for All Levels, with an excursion day
- Ski Lessons for Teens & Adults (12+ y.) - All Levels
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