Outdoor swimming pool of Sitterie: the family swimming spot in Sion
Feeling like a big bowl of freshness with the kids when the sun is shining in Sion? The Sitterie outdoor swimming pool features pools, a wading pool, and a large lawn for a family swimming day, just a stone's throw from the Valais city center.
A big sunbath in Valais, right in the heart of Sion
When summer settles in Valais, the Sitterie outdoor pool becomes one of the favorite gathering spots for families from Sion. Nestled at the Passage des Marianistes, just a stone's throw from the center of Sion, it opens its pools from late spring to early autumn. People come here to splash around, swim a few laps, or simply lie on the lawn between swims. It's a simple, affordable, and refreshing outing, ideal when the thermometer rises and you're looking to entertain the kids without going far. The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed, typical of neighborhood pools where people return summer after summer.
What your children will discover
The Sitterie is primarily several pools designed for all ages. Older kids enjoy the swimming pool to have fun and expend energy, while the little ones have their own space: a shallow wading pool where they can splash around safely, with a small slide designed for them. Children find their first bearings in the water, jump around, splash, and gain confidence at their own pace. Between dips, they can snack at the kiosk or let off steam around the foosball table. It's the kind of place where an afternoon flies by without you noticing.
What to do there and the atmosphere on site
The spirit of the Sitterie is that of a friendly outdoor pool, where families lay their towels on the grass and spend the day. They alternate between swimming, picnicking in the shade, and playing with friends. Parents appreciate being able to keep an eye on the little ones in the wading pool while the older kids have fun in the big pool. Swimming is supervised by lifeguards, which is reassuring when coming with several children. The kiosk, picnic area, and shaded spaces allow for a breather between dives, without having to pack up for lunch.
Before you go
- Recommended age: all ages; wading pool ideal for toddlers, large pool for children comfortable in the water.
- Duration: half a day to a full day.
- Price: paid, reduced rates for children; to be confirmed on the official website (rates are updated each season).
- Reservation: no reservation needed; online ticketing available at piscines.sion.ch.
- Stroller accessibility: outdoor site at ground level, accessible with a stroller.
- Transport: in Sion, close to the city center; access by urban bus or car (check parking on site).
- What to bring: swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, caps, and something to picnic if you stay the day.
- Ideal season: mid-summer, generally from late May to early September (dates confirmed each year on the official website).
Parents' tips
- Arrive early on hot days to find a shady spot on the lawn.
- Bring arm bands and close supervision for toddlers, even in the wading pool.
- Remember sunscreen and a parasol: the Valais sun is unforgiving.
- Hours are extended during school holidays: check before you go.
- A snack or picnic avoids back-and-forth trips, but the kiosk is handy for ice cream.
Useful information
- Address: Passage des Marianistes, 1950 Sion (Valais).
- Official website: https://www.sion.ch/infrastructuressportives/17951 (ticketing: piscines.sion.ch).
- Hours: seasonal opening, extended hours during school holidays; details and dates to be confirmed on the official website.
- Access: in Sion, close to the center; urban bus or car (parking to be confirmed on site).
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Why we recommend it
Because it's the ultimate easy summer outing in Sion: affordable, supervised, suitable for both little ones and adults, and within reach when the Valais heat is felt. Between the wading pool for the youngest, the big pool for those who swim, and the lawn for picnicking, the whole family finds joy without breaking the bank or straying far.
In a nutshell
The Sitterie outdoor pool is the must-visit family swimming spot of the summer in Sion: pools for all ages, a wading pool for the little ones, and a large sunlit lawn.
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Location
Sion
Valais
Passage des Marianistes, 1950 Sion
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