One-day itinerary · Valais · Suisse
What to see in one day in Sion: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Sion in a single day.
7.6 km on foot · about 4 h with visits
Stop 1
Cathédrale de Sion
Cathedral
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Église Saint-Théodule
Church
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.4 km from the previous stop
Église du Sacré-Coeur
Church
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.5 km from the previous stop
Basilique Notre-Dame de Valère
Sanctuary
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 6.7 km from the previous stop
Église Saint-Nicolas
Church
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.