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Charrat

Valais, Switzerland · Europe

About Charrat

Charrat works well as a base: 10 minutes from Saxon, 29km from Mer de Glace.

Charrat is a town located in Valais, Switzerland. With a population of 1,156, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Charrat sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Charrat to your route.

About Charrat

Charrat is a former municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On 1 January 2021 the former municipality of Charrat merged into the municipality of Martigny.

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Charrat offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Charrat located?

Charrat is located in Valais, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1249 latitude, 7.1314 longitude.

What is the population of Charrat?

Charrat has a population of approximately 1,156 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,156
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Valais
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.1249, 7.1314

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Charrat

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Grande Dixence Dam

At 285 m the world's tallest gravity dam seals the Val d'Hérémence with more concrete than the Great Pyramid; a cable car rides to the crest, with guided gallery tours and a zip line across the wall.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Sanetsch Pass

A spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Pillon

A 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.

28 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Great St Bernard Pass

At 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Mer de Glace

France's largest glacier, reached by a red rack railway from Chamonix to walk into an ice cave.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

The legendary Alpine resort town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters.

30 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Cascade du Rouget

Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Aiguille du Midi

A vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Charrat

  • 26 kmSanetsch PassA spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.
  • 28 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
  • 29 kmGreat St Bernard PassAt 2,469 m, this ancient pass between Switzerland and Italy shelters the hospice that bred St Bernard rescue dogs; travellers have crossed here since Roman times, Napoleon among them.
  • 33 kmAiguille du MidiA vertiginous 3,842-meter granite needle reached by a spectacular cable car, offering face-to-face views of Mont Blanc.
  • 35 kmMont Blanc TunnelAn 11.6 km tunnel beneath Western Europe's highest mountain, linking Chamonix in France with Courmayeur in Italy: the quickest year-round route between the French and Italian Alps.
  • 49 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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