Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Conthey

Conthey is a town in Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 6,634 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit — 195 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 museums. The must-see places are Tour des Sorciers (5 km), La Majorie (6 km) and Valère (6 km).

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

Conthey at a glance

Location
Valais central district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 6,634
Coordinates
46.2237° N, 7.3028° E
Places within 50 km
245 (245 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 Conthey

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

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

  • Dent de Nendaz · viewpoint · Aigle · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Prabé · viewpoint · Aigle · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Mont Rouge · viewpoint · Valais central · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Balcon du Ciel · viewpoint · Valais central · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mont Gond (Nendaz) · viewpoint · Aigle · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Sex Noir · viewpoint · Valais central · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Conthey

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Conthey. The closest is Tour des Sorciers (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Conthey

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Conthey. The closest is Lac d'Icogne (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Conthey

8 museums within 100 km of Conthey. The closest is The Wine Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Conthey

7 churches within 100 km of Conthey. The closest is Église Saint-Nicolas (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Conthey

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Conthey. The closest is Grotte Aux Fées (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Conthey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Conthey
  2. 9 km Dent de Nendaz · viewpoint, Aigle
  3. 13 km Valère · heritage site, Valais central
  4. 1 km Château de Tourbillon · heritage site, Valais central
  5. 1 km La Majorie · heritage site, Valais central
  6. 1 km Tour des Sorciers · heritage site, Valais central
  7. 5 km Back to Conthey

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How to reach Conthey

    All places near Conthey by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Conthey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints195228Dent de Nendaz (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2222Tour des Sorciers (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1214Lac d'Icogne (19 km)
    Museums38The Wine Museum (23 km)
    Churches67Église Saint-Nicolas (11 km)
    Waterfalls44Grotte Aux Fées (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (52 km)
    Treks12Via Alpina Red R103 (25 km)
    Caves12Swiss Fort Knox I (37 km)
    Parks11Happyland (16 km)

    Conthey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Conthey?

    Tour des Sorciers (heritage site, about 5 km), La Majorie (heritage site, about 6 km), Valère (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Tourbillon (heritage site, about 6 km), Dent de Nendaz (viewpoint, about 9 km), Prabé (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    245 places on Spotwander: 195 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Conthey?

    Dent de Nendaz, about 9 km by road; Prabé (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Conthey?

    Tour des Sorciers, about 5 km by road; La Majorie (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Conthey?

    Lac d'Icogne, about 19 km by road; Lac de Chermignon (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Conthey?

    Start in Conthey, visit Dent de Nendaz, then Valère, then Château de Tourbillon, then La Majorie, then Tour des Sorciers, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Conthey?

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

    Towns near Conthey

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