Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Chamoson

Chamoson is a town in Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland, home to about 2,628 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit — 187 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 churches. The must-see places are Dent de Nendaz (9 km), Saxon Castle (9 km) and Tête à Pierre Grept (10 km).

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Chamoson, Vaud
Chamoson, Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chamoson at a glance

Location
Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland
Population
about 2,628
Coordinates
46.2028° N, 7.2232° E
Places within 50 km
246 (246 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 Chamoson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chamoson: 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 Chamoson

216 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chamoson. The closest is Dent de Nendaz (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Chamoson

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chamoson

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chamoson. The closest is Lac d'Icogne (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Chamoson

7 churches within 100 km of Chamoson. The closest is Église Saint-Nicolas (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chamoson

7 museums within 100 km of Chamoson. The closest is The Wine Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Chamoson

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Chamoson. The closest is Grotte Aux Fées (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Chamoson

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 Chamoson
  2. 9 km Dent de Nendaz · viewpoint, Aigle
  3. 4 km Mont Gond (Nendaz) · viewpoint, Aigle
  4. 11 km Saxon Castle · heritage site, Aigle
  5. 12 km Dent Favre · viewpoint, Aigle
  6. 8 km Tête à Pierre Grept · viewpoint, Aigle
  7. 10 km Back to Chamoson

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From travellers near Chamoson

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How to reach Chamoson

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chamoson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints187216Dent de Nendaz (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2121Saxon Castle (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1617Lac d'Icogne (27 km)
    Churches67Église Saint-Nicolas (18 km)
    Museums47The Wine Museum (31 km)
    Waterfalls55Grotte Aux Fées (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (44 km)
    Caves22Swiss Fort Knox I (39 km)
    Parks11Happyland (24 km)
    Treks11Via Alpina Red R103 (29 km)
    Other attractions01La Fourchette (51 km)

    Chamoson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chamoson?

    Dent de Nendaz (viewpoint, about 9 km), Saxon Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Tête à Pierre Grept (viewpoint, about 10 km), Dent Favre (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mont Gond (Nendaz) (viewpoint, about 12 km), Lion d'Argentine (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    246 places on Spotwander: 187 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chamoson?

    Dent de Nendaz, about 9 km by road; Tête à Pierre Grept (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chamoson?

    Saxon Castle, about 9 km by road; Tour des Sorciers (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chamoson?

    Lac d'Icogne, about 27 km by road; Lac de Chermignon (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chamoson?

    Start in Chamoson, visit Dent de Nendaz, then Mont Gond (Nendaz), then Saxon Castle, then Dent Favre, then Tête à Pierre Grept, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chamoson?

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

    Towns near Chamoson

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