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Château de Chillon
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Valais, Switzerland · Europe
Monthey works well as a base: 10 minutes from Troistorrents, 36km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).
Monthey is a town located in Valais, Switzerland. With a population of 17,777, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Monthey 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 Monthey to your route.
Monthey (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃tɛ]; Arpitan: Montê) is the capital of the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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Monthey is located in Valais, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2545 latitude, 6.9541 longitude.
Monthey has a population of approximately 17,777 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
20 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
mountain 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The legendary Alpine resort town nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak at 4,808 meters.
37 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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