Many activities for all ages are available in the area of which the following is a short overview:
- Ski station of ”Les 4 vallée, thyon, les collons“: access to the ski station by chairlift in the town of “Les Masses”, 5-10 minutes by car from the hamlet of Riod
- The “Grande Dixence” dam, open to visitors from mid-June to the end of September (and departure from beautiful hikes)
- A lot of possibilities for hiking or trekking in middle and high mountain, in summer and winter (snowshoeing, sealskin …), with many refuges and mountain huts
- A graduated middle mountain guide at your service to make you discover the surrounding mountains
- The Farm “Ferme d’Ossona” (catering, accommodation, leisure activities, visiting animals)
- Varied activities and events throughout the year across the Val d’Hérens (cross country skiing trails, skating rinks, paragliding, horse rides ….
- Some restaurants in the area
- Grocery and small store within 10 minutes by car
- Domaine des Iles (a small lake with activities for the whole family, in Sion)
- Parc Aventure (in the trees of les Iles in Sion)
- Museums and castles (in Sion)
- La Ferme Asile in Sion, cultural place and restaurant
In other places in Valais:
- Labyrinthe aventures in Evionnaz
- Fondation Pierre Gianadda in Martigny
- Museum and St-Bernard’s dogs in Martigny
- Aquaparc in Le Bouveret
- Musée des Bisses in Ayent
And also punctual events:
- Festival Art de rue in Sion
- Irish festival in Sion
- Sion sous les étoiles
- Festival des 5 continents in Martigny
- Grand Raid
- Thyon-Dixence‘s run
- Events in the villages of the area
We are at your disposal for more informations and advices on tips.