Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Salvan

Salvan is a town in Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland, home to about 1,127 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit — 173 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Luisin (5 km), Fondation Pierre Gianadda (6 km) and Mont Ruan (12 km).

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

Salvan at a glance

Location
Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland
Population
about 1,127
Coordinates
46.1189° N, 7.0208° E
Places within 50 km
248 (248 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 Salvan

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

194 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salvan. The closest is Luisin (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Salvan

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salvan. The closest is Fondation Pierre Gianadda (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Salvan

22 churches within 100 km of Salvan. The closest is Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Salvan

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Salvan. The closest is Lac de la Mouille (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salvan

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salvan. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Salvan

6 museums within 100 km of Salvan. The closest is Queen: The Studio Experience (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Salvan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salvan
  2. 5 km Luisin · viewpoint, Vaud
  3. 7 km Mont Ruan · viewpoint, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  4. 17 km Fort de Dailly · fort, Aigle
  5. 5 km Glacier des Martinets · viewpoint, Aigle
  6. 15 km Fondation Pierre Gianadda · heritage site, Vaud
  7. 6 km Back to Salvan

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From travellers near Salvan

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How to reach Salvan

    All places near Salvan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salvan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints173194Luisin (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1922Fondation Pierre Gianadda (6 km)
    Churches2122Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1618Lac de la Mouille (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (22 km)
    Museums36Queen: The Studio Experience (44 km)
    Waterfalls44Grotte Aux Fées (15 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R15 (47 km)
    Caves11Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4) (23 km)
    Parks11Happyland (46 km)
    Other attractions11La Fourchette (50 km)

    Salvan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salvan?

    Luisin (viewpoint, about 5 km), Fondation Pierre Gianadda (heritage site, about 6 km), Mont Ruan (viewpoint, about 12 km), Fort de Dailly (fort, about 12 km), Glacier des Martinets (viewpoint, about 13 km), Tête de Balme (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    248 places on Spotwander: 173 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salvan?

    Luisin, about 5 km by road; Mont Ruan (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Salvan?

    Fondation Pierre Gianadda, about 6 km by road; Fort de Dailly (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Salvan?

    Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex, about 14 km by road; Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salvan?

    Start in Salvan, visit Luisin, then Mont Ruan, then Fort de Dailly, then Glacier des Martinets, then Fondation Pierre Gianadda, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salvan?

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

    Towns near Salvan

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