Sion Golf Club
Sion
Sion Golf Club is a relaxed and scenic addition to a Switzerland golf holiday, especially for UK golfers planning a Valais itinerary around Sion, Sierre and Crans-Montana. Set on the Rhône Valley floor, the course offers a very different feel to the high Alpine drama of Crans-sur-Sierre, with flatter fairways, open views and a more easy-going pace. The backdrop is still superb, with the Valais Alps, terraced vineyards and the historic Valère and Tourbillon castles giving the round a real sense of place.
The 18-hole course was designed by Swiss architect Peter Harradine and measures 5,543 metres with a par of 70. Created originally as a 9-hole course in 1995 before becoming a full 18-hole layout in 2002, it spreads across 42 hectares and combines generous greens with tactical and technical holes that suit both experienced golfers and higher-handicap holiday players.
For travelling golfers, Sion works well as a comfortable middle round between bigger-name courses. It is enjoyable, walkable and not overly severe, but trees, bunkers, natural features and changing angles still ask for sensible course management. The club also offers a driving range, which is useful if you want a warm-up before heading into the mountain courses.
As part of a Swiss golf break, Sion pairs neatly with nearby Golf Club de Sierre and Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre, giving UK golfers a varied Valais itinerary with valley golf, Alpine views, local wine, mountain towns and plenty to enjoy away from the course.
Bern Airport
75km
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Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
CHF (Swiss Franc)
Temperature:
-8°C - 28°C
Cost of a Beer:
£9
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£70
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About The Area
Paal-Beringen is a relaxed golf holiday destination in Belgian Limburg, combining a challenging championship course with lakeside scenery, cycling routes and fascinating industrial heritage. Paal forms part of the wider city of Beringen and provides a quieter base than Belgium’s major cities, while Brussels Airport is approximately 55 kilometres away. A hire car is recommended for exploring the surrounding golf courses and countryside.
The main attraction is Millennium Golf, situated beside the Paalse Plas lake. Its 18-hole, par-72 Championship Course measures approximately 6,300 metres and was designed by Belgian architect Bruno Steensels. Water comes into play on many holes, so golfers must balance attacking shots with careful course management. Oaks, beeches, birches and rhododendrons frame the fairways, creating an attractive parkland setting throughout the round. There is also a nine-hole Compact Course for beginners, practice sessions or an additional shorter game.
Golfers planning a longer Belgian golf break can also travel to Royal Limburg Golf Club at Houthalen-Helchteren, whose heathland-style course has been compared with traditional British championship layouts. Spiegelven Golf Club near Genk provides another varied 18-hole challenge across gently rolling ground.
Away from golf, Beringen’s standout attraction is be-MINE, one of Flanders’ most important former mining sites. Visitors can explore the Mining Museum, climb Adventure Mountain or enjoy walking and cycling routes through the historic colliery area. The site also includes climbing, swimming and indoor snorkelling and diving facilities.
Belgian Limburg is particularly enjoyable by bicycle, with an extensive network connecting woodland, heath, former mining communities and lakes. Hasselt and Genk are both suitable for day trips, adding restaurants, cafés and cultural attractions to the itinerary.
Paal-Beringen is therefore a strong choice for golfers seeking something different from Belgium’s better-known city breaks: peaceful surroundings, strategic golf and plenty to explore between rounds.
