Domaines des Iles
- Visit: 1–2 hours
- Step-free access
- Ideal for friends, kids
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Domaines des Îles is an outdoor recreation estate on the Rhône’s right bank, less than 3 km from central Sion.
Why go
- The Îles pond, at the heart of a former gravel pit transformed into green space
- More than 54 hectares of recreation grounds on Sion’s outskirts
Opening hours
Today07:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday07:00 – 00:00
Tuesday07:00 – 00:00
Wednesday07:00 – 00:00
Thursday07:00 – 00:00
Friday07:00 – 00:00
Saturday07:00 – 00:00
Sunday07:00 – 00:00
Don't miss
- Places to eatInclude a meal at one of the estate’s places to eat.Within the estate
History
For centuries, the marshy islands formed by the Rhône’s meanders served as common pasture for Sion’s bourgeois residents. Engineer Ignace Venetz devised chimney sluices that allowed fertile silt to reach nearby land. A stony part of the grounds was leased for gravel extraction, and the operator was prohibited from filling in its excavation.
- 1860Railway construction required the Rhône to be embanked above the level of the plain, making the marshland accessible.
- 1912Sion's bourgeois council assigned 400-toise plots to residents, who had two years to cultivate them.
- 1970A public vote backed leisure development around the water; a campsite, restaurant and sports facilities were completed that year.
- 2017The gravel pit closed in November, and its facilities were removed to return the area to nature.
How to get there
- On footThe estate can be reached on foot.
- CarParking is available at the estate’s various entrances.
- BikeThe estate can be reached by bicycle.
Sources: Les Îles (Sion) - Wikipedia · Zone détente et loisirs de Sion - Le domaine de… · checked 10 Oct 2026
Where
promenade des Berges 21, 1950
- Phone
- +41 27 322 89 51
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How long does a visit to Domaines des Îles take?
The suggested visit lasts 1–2 hours.
What are Domaines des Îles’ opening hours?
It is open daily from 07:00 to 00:00.
Can I camp at Domaines des Îles?
Camping is prohibited on the estate.
Can I drive through Domaines des Îles?
Motor vehicles are prohibited within the estate.
Can I bring a dog to Domaines des Îles?
Dogs are prohibited to help protect nearby wildlife and plants.
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