Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Bagnes

Bagnes is a town in Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 6,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 278 places to visit — 209 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 churches. The must-see places are Six Blanc (7 km), Saxon Castle (9 km) and Mont Gond (Nendaz) (10 km).

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

Bagnes at a glance

Location
Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 6,626
Coordinates
46.0833° N, 7.2167° E
Places within 50 km
278 (278 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 churches

Top places to visit near Bagnes

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

More places near Bagnes

  • La Sâle · viewpoint · Valais central · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Le Ritord · viewpoint · Bas-Valais · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Crêta Vella · viewpoint · Bas-Valais · ~18 km · Must-see
  • L'Epée · viewpoint · Bas-Valais · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Tournelon Blanc · viewpoint · Bas-Valais · ~19 km · Must-see
  • La Luette · viewpoint · Valais central · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Le Moine · viewpoint · Bas-Valais · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Le Mourin · viewpoint · Bas-Valais · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Petite Aiguille · viewpoint · Bas-Valais · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pic d'Artsinol · viewpoint · Valais central · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Dent Favre · viewpoint · Aigle · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Glacier des Martinets · viewpoint · Aigle · ~21 km · Must-see

Things to see near Bagnes, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Bagnes

209 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bagnes. The closest is Six Blanc (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bagnes

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bagnes. The closest is Saxon Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bagnes

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bagnes. The closest is Lac de Lona (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Bagnes

10 churches within 100 km of Bagnes. The closest is Église Saint-Nicolas (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bagnes

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bagnes. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bagnes

4 museums within 100 km of Bagnes. The closest is The Wine Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bagnes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bagnes
  2. 7 km Six Blanc · viewpoint, Vaud
  3. 15 km Glacier du Petit Mont Fort · fort, Aigle
  4. 8 km Mont Gond (Nendaz) · viewpoint, Aigle
  5. 4 km Dent de Nendaz · viewpoint, Aigle
  6. 11 km Saxon Castle · heritage site, Aigle
  7. 9 km Back to Bagnes

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From travellers near Bagnes

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How to reach Bagnes

    All places near Bagnes by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bagnes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints209209Six Blanc (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2828Saxon Castle (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1212Lac de Lona (31 km)
    Churches1010Église Saint-Nicolas (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (35 km)
    Museums44The Wine Museum (41 km)
    Waterfalls33Grotte Aux Fées (28 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R15 (41 km)
    Caves22Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4) (42 km)
    Parks11Happyland (34 km)

    Bagnes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bagnes?

    Six Blanc (viewpoint, about 7 km), Saxon Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Mont Gond (Nendaz) (viewpoint, about 10 km), Glacier du Petit Mont Fort (fort, about 11 km), Dent de Nendaz (viewpoint, about 12 km), Le Métailler (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    278 places on Spotwander: 209 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bagnes?

    Six Blanc, about 7 km by road; Mont Gond (Nendaz) (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bagnes?

    Saxon Castle, about 9 km by road; Glacier du Petit Mont Fort (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bagnes?

    Lac de Lona, about 31 km by road; Lac des Autannes (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bagnes?

    Start in Bagnes, visit Six Blanc, then Glacier du Petit Mont Fort, then Mont Gond (Nendaz), then Dent de Nendaz, then Saxon Castle, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bagnes?

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

    Towns near Bagnes

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