The castle of Tourbillon on the hill opposite Valere basilica was built at the turn o the 13th and…read more14th century by bishop Boniface de Challant, a native of Savoy, who made it his principal residence. It is a short walk up a hill from the town of Sion to visit the two castles sitting on opposite hills form each other. The castle unfortunately was ruined during a great fire, that also destroyed part of the town of Sion in 1788. However, there is still a small chapel at the center of the castle ruins that is well preserved. However, the chapel is locked and you can only gain entrance with a tour or guide. Thankfully, on the day my group of friends went, I happened upon the volunteer guide ending his tour with a couple of visitors. He was kind enough to take me on a personal tour of the chapel and up into one of the remaining towers. It would have been an impressive place at one time, if it wasn't mostly destroyed.

This subterranean lake has a length of around 300 meters, which they say makes this the largest…read morenatural underground lake in Europe. Even better it can be explored during a 30 minute boat ride. Most of the guides are able to speak in English, so they translated sections of the tour to those of us on the row boat that were English speaking. The lake is open the 19th of March to the 1st of November. You can take the train easily to St. Leonard and then walk up. At the entrance to the lake is a small cafe and trinket tourist shop, where you can purchase your ticket for 10 CHF. In Switzerland, very few places have indoor air conditioning, so it is hard to find a place to get out of the heat to relax. One extremely hot day, we decided to check out the underground lake. As you walk down the stairs to get onto the boat you can feel the temperature drop significantly. The guide told us that no matter what time of the year the temperature remains the same down there. It was amazing to be on a boat in a cave, you feel like you are in a movie. The water is so clear you can see to the bottom. It was beautiful. The 10 CHF was definitely worth the 30 minute retreat from the hot heat. We almost went on the boat a second time because it was so enjoyable. They have fish that they placed into the lake to keep the water clean. There were HUGE. You could see them swarming all around the boat.

You'll be hard pressed to find a more authentic Savoyard restaurant. The interior is very charming…read moreand the proprietors are ever so French. Expect to eat a lot of cheese. Only very well behaved children are welcome!

The restaurant is situated close to the centre of town. Outside there is terraced seating, prettily…read moredecorated with colourful geraniums in tubs. From the terrace are stunning views towards Mont Blanc beyond the town. The here food was excellent. We paid around 50EUR for lunch with wine for two (one main course each) plus a dessert for one. I would actually have given this place 5 stars except I found the staff, although courteous rather un-smiling. I have uploaded a photo of the view from this restaurant.

Fantastic terrace with amazing view, everything else completely average and a bit of a tourist…read moretrap. Stroppy waiters. But the views in the afternoon still keep it on our sometimes list.

We loved our dinner here after a day of skiing. Charming Swiss feel and excellent food. The beef on…read moregallows is the house speciality and you should not miss it. Unique experience/steak preparation, and it was excellent. We also thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate fondue dessert. Our 11 year olds left happy as did the adults.

Amazing soup/salad. Amazing everything!…read more I love this place, it doesn't get too busy either so you can actual sit and relax after a nice ski. GO HERE!

Excellent place to go during a snowy day for a good and warm atmosphere…read more At night, during the winters season, the owner comes with his snow truck to pick you up and drive you to the restaurant located on the slopes. Once inside, you'll discover a very authentic Swiss decoration and equivalent service. Very nice and friendly but in no way sophisticated. But of course, this is not a place you would expect trendy service. Menu and wines are all very good and typical from the region. I highly recommend the place to anyone! It is a must do experience if you're in Champoussin.

Great restaurant spot serving incredible regional dishes and fresh ingredients. We came for…read moreValentine's Day and the ambiance was perfect for a relaxed date. First, the service, waitstaff and maître' d' were all extremely friendly and attentive, both with serving as well as adjusting for accommodations. The food, specifically the seafood options were the highlight of the meal. We all agreed that the monkfish and scallops, sourced fresh that day from Northern France, were cooked and presented excellently. The steaks my friends had weren't the best I've ever tried, but that may have been from sitting out (partially our fault) for too long. Overall, the menu is a bit pricey, but considering that service charges and taxes are included within the place, this is on par for the type of restaurant La Cordée presents itself as. A great spot if you're looking for a more fine dining experience after your aprés ski while at Verbier!

Food is just perfect but like everything in Verbier it's expensive!…read more You have two options in town - eat a cheap pizza/burger or go to dinner and pay up. In the latter segment prices are not that different but quality is! Recommending Le Cordee!

Best restaurant we've been to in Verbier so far! Food was excellent, wine was good, atmosphere was…read moregreat, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. We're only here a week, and will definitely be back before we leave. Highly recommend!

We started our Haute trip in Verbier and stumbled upon this newly opened restaurant. Great location…read moreand fabulous people watching in the center of this quaint town. The owner and staff are so nice and went out of their way. We loved our white Belgium beers and wine selections. Although we didn't eat, the plates that were being served to the fully packed venue around us looked so inviting. If we didn't have dinner reservations elsewhere, the caviar and poke selections looked so tempting. Delicious!!