Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Ayent

Ayent is a town in Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 3,243 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit — 185 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 museums. The must-see places are Happyland (5 km), Lac d'Icogne (5 km) and Prabé (6 km).

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Ayent, Valais/Wallis
Ayent, Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ayent at a glance

Location
Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 3,243
Coordinates
46.2825° N, 7.4103° E
Places within 50 km
235 (235 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Ayent

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ayent: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ayent

227 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ayent. The closest is Prabé (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Prabé · viewpoint · Aigle · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sex Noir · viewpoint · Valais central · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Sex Rouge (Anzère) · viewpoint · Valais central · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Balcon du Ciel · viewpoint · Valais central · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Col des Audannes · viewpoint · Gruyère · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Bellalui · viewpoint · Valais central · ~12 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Ayent

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ayent. The closest is Château de Tourbillon (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ayent

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ayent. The closest is Lac d'Icogne (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ayent

10 museums within 100 km of Ayent. The closest is The Wine Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ayent

7 churches within 100 km of Ayent. The closest is Église Saint-Nicolas (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ayent

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Ayent. The closest is Engstligen Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ayent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ayent
  2. 5 km Happyland · park, Valais central
  3. 6 km Lac d'Icogne · lake, Valais central
  4. 2 km Lac de Chermignon · lake, Valais central
  5. 10 km Sex Noir · viewpoint, Valais central
  6. 5 km Prabé · viewpoint, Aigle
  7. 6 km Back to Ayent

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From travellers near Ayent

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How to reach Ayent

    All places near Ayent by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ayent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints185227Prabé (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2226Château de Tourbillon (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1218Lac d'Icogne (5 km)
    Museums310The Wine Museum (11 km)
    Churches57Église Saint-Nicolas (14 km)
    Waterfalls34Engstligen Falls (27 km)
    Parks22Happyland (5 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R103 (20 km)
    Caves11Swiss Fort Knox I (32 km)

    Ayent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ayent?

    Happyland (park, about 5 km), Lac d'Icogne (lake, about 5 km), Prabé (viewpoint, about 6 km), Lac de Chermignon (lake, about 7 km), Sex Noir (viewpoint, about 7 km), Château de Tourbillon (heritage site, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ayent?

    235 places on Spotwander: 185 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ayent?

    Prabé, about 6 km by road; Sex Noir (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ayent?

    Château de Tourbillon, about 8 km by road; Valère (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ayent?

    Lac d'Icogne, about 5 km by road; Lac de Chermignon (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ayent?

    Start in Ayent, visit Happyland, then Lac d'Icogne, then Lac de Chermignon, then Sex Noir, then Prabé, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ayent?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Ayent

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ayent’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ayent on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.