Local area

Noda BCVS is in the same building as our hotel and is a brand new concert and conference hall named after its main sponsor, Banque Cantonale du Valais. The venue aims to become a major cultural and event space in the region, featuring a 542-seat auditorium designed for unamplified music and conferences.

Stade de Tourbillon is only a 5 minute drive away from our hotel or a 23 minute walk. Home to FC Sion since its inauguration in 1968, it the stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 14,283 and underwent significant renovations in 1986 to modernize its facilities and accommodate a larger audience.

Alaïa Bay is the first surf pool in continental Europe, offering surfers of all levels the opportunity to ride waves amidst the stunning Valais mountain panorama. It is over 8,300 square meters and utilizes Wavegarden Cove technology to produce a variety of consistent, high-quality waves, catering to both beginners and professional surfers. Only 21 minutes via bus or 7 minutes in the car.

Gare de Sion is the main railway station in Sion, serving as a key stop on the Simplon line between Lausanne and Brig. It offers regional and long-distance connections, making it an important transport hub in the Valais canton. The station is a 2-minute walk from the hotel with a 2.5 hour direct train to Sion.

EPFL Valais. a 10-minute walk from our hotel, is a branch of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, located in Sion, focusing on energy and environmental research. It hosts several research institutes and fosters collaboration between academia and industry in the region.