Saint-Léonard Vs: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Saint-Léonard Vs
The underground lake of Saint-Léonard is considered Europe's largest natural navigable underground lake. It was first explored in 1943 and has been open to visitors since 1949.
If you would like to book a hotel in Saint-Léonard, you can focus your search specifically on this location.
Nature
The Bisse de Sillonin is a 9-kilometre-long, partially marked trail in Saint-Léonard. It includes a dizzying passage along a rock face secured by a railing.
In the surrounding area, the Bisse de Sillonin continues as far as Vaas. There, visitors can visit the Musée des Cornalins in the Château de Vaas and sample local wines.
Trails
The vineyard route leads down to Saint-Léonard, crosses the river and climbs back up through the vineyards on the other side.
The Châteaux-de-Sion cycling route passes through Saint-Léonard. On this route, the descent to Saint-Léonard is mostly along a narrow vineyard road. The route is considered rather challenging and is aimed at sporty cyclists.
Landscape
Saint-Léonard is a sunny winegrowing village between Sion and Sierre. It is located on the right bank of the Rhône amid sunlit vineyards.
History
Saint-Léonard and its village have been documented since the 11th century. A Carolingian crucifix found in Saint-Léonard provides evidence of a religious community in the 9th century. The first church in Saint-Léonard was built in 1210.
Other destinations: Grimisuat, Arbaz, Veysonnaz, Savièse
To the main travel overview: Sion.
