Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Saillon

Saillon is a town in Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland, home to about 1,598 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit — 184 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 churches. The must-see places are Saxon Castle (4 km), Dent Favre (10 km) and Dent de Nendaz (10 km).

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

Saillon at a glance

Location
Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland
Population
about 1,598
Coordinates
46.1703° N, 7.1877° E
Places within 50 km
247 (247 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 Saillon

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

210 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Saillon. The closest is Dent Favre (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Saillon

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saillon. The closest is Saxon Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saillon

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Saillon. The closest is Lac d'Icogne (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Saillon

8 churches within 100 km of Saillon. The closest is Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Saillon

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Saillon. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Saillon

6 museums within 100 km of Saillon. The closest is The Wine Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Saillon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saillon
  2. 10 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 Glacier des Martinets · viewpoint, Aigle
  6. 2 km Dent Favre · viewpoint, Aigle
  7. 10 km Back to Saillon

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How to reach Saillon

    All places near Saillon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saillon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints184210Dent Favre (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2121Saxon Castle (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1818Lac d'Icogne (32 km)
    Churches78Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (38 km)
    Museums46The Wine Museum (36 km)
    Waterfalls34Grotte Aux Fées (19 km)
    Treks12Via Alpina Red R103 (34 km)
    Caves22Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4) (40 km)
    Parks11Happyland (29 km)
    Other attractions01La Fourchette (52 km)

    Saillon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saillon?

    Saxon Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Dent Favre (viewpoint, about 10 km), Dent de Nendaz (viewpoint, about 10 km), Glacier des Martinets (viewpoint, about 11 km), Mont Gond (Nendaz) (viewpoint, about 12 km), Tête à Pierre Grept (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    247 places on Spotwander: 184 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Saillon?

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

    Which is the nearest fort to Saillon?

    Saxon Castle, about 4 km by road; Fondation Pierre Gianadda (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Saillon?

    Lac d'Icogne, about 32 km by road; Lac de Lona (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saillon?

    Start in Saillon, visit Dent de Nendaz, then Mont Gond (Nendaz), then Saxon Castle, then Glacier des Martinets, then Dent Favre, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saillon?

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

    Towns near Saillon

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