Castles of Sion – Saillon Medieval Village loop from Saint-Léonard

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Castles of Sion – Saillon Medieval Village loop from Saint-Léonard

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Castles of Sion – Saillon Medieval Village loop from Saint-Léonard

03:31

55.4km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 49.9 km for 202 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.42 km

View of Sion and the Rhône Valley

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Along the Rhone and in the shadow of the impressive summit of the Belvédère, the panorama here is superb.

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4.69 km

Path Along the Rhône With Views of Terraced Vineyards

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Here you can cycle along a quiet cycle path between the golf course and the Rhone. On one side you can see the orchards and on the other side you can admire the steep slopes with their equally neat vines.

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6.24 km

Castles of Sion

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Good viewpoint from the bicycle path along the Rhône river.

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13.9 km

Les Epines Nature Reserve

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Detailed explanations on the website of the State of Valais: "Returned to the wild following several renaturations, this former gravel pit offers an ideal refuge for many species, which have …

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15.7 km

Saillon to Sion, along the Rhône and through villages

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31.3 km

View of Saillon

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Old town of Saillon 👍👍

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31.8 km

Saillon Medieval Village

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Saillon "little town"
First mentioned in 1052 as the castle of the Bishop of Sion. Under the rule of the Savoys, the town was one of the most important commercial …

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