Le Petit-Chasseur, Sion

Name: Le Petit-Chasseur
Address: Sion, Switzerland

#9 among attractions in Sion

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Le Petit Chasseur is the name of a megalithic site in Sion, Valais, Switzerland. Discovered in 1961, it consists of three dolmen, dated to between 2900 and 2200 BC. It is associated with the Saône-Rhône culture, part of the local late Chaocolithic phase. The younger parts of the site are associated with the Bell Beaker horizon, including a cemetery with the remains of about 90 individuals. ()

Coordinates: 46°13'54"N, 7°21'5"E

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Le Petit-Chasseur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Tourbillon, Valère Basilica, Church of St. Théodule, Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion.

0.8 miNE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Château de Tourbillon, Sion
21 min walk • Perched atop a rocky hill in the historic city of Sion, the Château de Tourbillon is a testament to the medieval architecture that once dominated the landscape of Switzerland. This imposing castle, with its strategic vantage point, offers panoramic views of the city...
0.6 miE
11th-century fortified castle and church
Valère Basilica, Sion
17 min walk • Perched on a rocky hill in the historic city of Sion, Switzerland, the Valère Basilica is a testament to medieval architecture and enduring faith. This fortified church, with origins dating back to the 11th century, is a cultural landmark that commands a panoramic...
~1990 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of St. Théodule, Sion
10 min walk • The Church of St. Théodule is a Roman Catholic church located in Sion in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
0.4 miNE
Tourist information, Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion, Sion
11 min walk • Sion Cathedral or the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Sion, Valais, Switzerland. It is the seat of the Diocese of Sion. The cathedral, in the Byzantine style, contains several Roman inscriptions, 15 altars, and many fonts.
0.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Majorie Castle, Sion
13 min walk • Majorie Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sion in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac du Mont d'Orge, Sion
18 min walk • Lac du Mont d'Orge is a small lake above Sion, Valais, Switzerland.
0.5 miE
Tower
Sion astronomical clock, Sion
12 min walk • The Sion astronomical clock is an astronomical clock at the town hall of Sion in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The clock was first installed in 1667–68; the present mechanism dates from 1902.
1.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Soie Castle
37 min walk • Soie Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Savièse of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.
~1930 ftNE
46°14'6"N • 7°21'27"E
Tour des Sorciers, Sion
10 min walk • Tower
1.2 miE
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Tourbillon, Sion
32 min walk • The Stade de Tourbillon is a multi-purpose stadium in Sion, Switzerland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Sion. The stadium holds 16,000 people and was built in 1968 and renovated in 1989. At the time of the renovation, its capacity was 19,600.
0.8 miS
46°13'11"N • 7°21'7"E
RealFly, Sion
22 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Entertainment

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Nearby attractions include Tour des Sorciers, Sion (10 min walk), Church of St. Théodule, Sion (10 min walk), Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion, Sion (11 min walk), Sion astronomical clock, Sion (12 min walk).