Getting There
Sion lies on the major rail lines that connect Milan and Turin (via the Simplon Tunnel) with Geneva and Paris. Trains arrive from both directions every day. Call tel. 0900/300-300 (no area code) for rail schedules.
If you're driving, head east from Martigny, and from Visp go west, on E2.
Visitor Information
The Sion Tourist Information Office is on place de la Planta (tel. 027/327-77-27). It's open July 15 to August 15, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm; off season Monday to Friday 8:30am to noon and 2 to 5:30pm, Saturday 9am to noon. During high season the office is also open Sunday 9am to noon.
