MunggiOvernight stays in nature in Sion
Canton of Valais · Municipality no. 6266
Sion decides here
Tent camping: Prohibited
Officially documented · As of 08/09/2026
| Tent | prohibited |
|---|---|
| Bivouac | unclear |
| Car / camper | prohibited |
What this means
Campieren und Caravaning sind ausserhalb der von der Gemeindebehörde bewilligten Plätze verboten. Die Stadt zitiert Art. 38 ihres Polizeireglements und nennt die Fundstelle.
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Camping and caravanning are prohibited outside the places approved by the municipal authority. The city cites Article 38 of its police regulations and names the location.
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Das Reglement fasst den Begriff weit und erfasst auch, was dem Campieren gleichkommt.
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The regulations define the term broadly and also cover what is equivalent to camping.
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On bivouacking — sleeping without a tent, in a sleeping bag — the available source says nothing. This is neither a tacit permission nor a tacit ban: it is unclear, and the municipality's information decides. Which municipalities address bivouacking
Where to stay instead?
In Sion, tent camping is not allowed. The nearest official campsites:
- Camping Valcentreapprox. 4.0 km
- TCS Camping Sionapprox. 4.1 km
- Camping Alp Safariapprox. 4.3 km
- Camping Sedunumapprox. 4.5 km
Nearest classified municipalities where tents are allowed or allowed under conditions:
- Salgesch · Tent only with permissionapprox. 19 km
- Lauenen · Tent only with permissionapprox. 20 km
- Gsteig · Tent only with permissionapprox. 20 km
- Lenk · Tent only with permissionapprox. 23 km
Straight-line distance from the municipality centre. Campsites according to OpenStreetMap — check operation and opening times with the site.