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.