What is "thyon"

Thyon (also known as Thyon 2000) is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. The resort is situated in the central part of the canton, in the region of Sion, above Hérémence.

Thyon lies at a height of 2,095 metres above sea level, on the ridge descending from Mont Rouge. The resort can be accessed by a road from Veysonnaz or Hérémence or by cable car from Veysonnaz.