The remains of the Castle can be visited
CastleSion (Sitten)
Château de Montorge
West of the city of Sion in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, Château de Montorge, a castle ruin, is on a rocky ridge. The remains show an extensive and heavily fortified complex, offering a wide view over the Rhone Valley.
History+
The medieval castle, also known as «Mons ordeus» in historical documents, was strategically located on a mountain. Its fortifications included deep dry moats carved into the rock. Access was from the west via a movable bridge and a massive gatehouse, which was probably designed as a tower. An irregular curtain wall enclosed the castle grounds, which were likely mostly built upon internally, although only a few remains of these buildings are visible today. In the southeastern area, there was a building complex that included a residential wing and a cistern.
Location+
Château de Montorge is located at an altitude of approx. 764 m above sea level in Sion, in the district of Sion, canton of Valais, Switzerland.
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