famous road
Simplon Pass
A historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Valais, Switzerland · Europe
Raron works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gampel, 19km from Simplon Pass.
Raron is a town located in Valais, Switzerland. With a population of 1,944, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Raron 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 Raron to your route.
Raron (French: Rarogne) is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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Raron is located in Valais, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3120 latitude, 7.8003 longitude.
Raron has a population of approximately 1,944 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
A historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A stunning turquoise mountain lake at 1,578 metres surrounded by dramatic cliff walls and waterfalls above Kandersteg.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Val d'Anniviers village at 1,620 m where sun-blackened larch chalets, some from the 15th century, sag under prize-winning geranium displays; the road continues up to the glacier lake of Moiry.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
The longest glacier in the Alps at 23 kilometres, a UNESCO World Heritage site visible from multiple viewpoints in the Jungfrau region.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A small but enchantingly clear blue lake in the Kander Valley, its transparent waters revealing submerged tree trunks and trout.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 2,970-metre peak with a revolving restaurant made famous as a Bond villain's lair in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
28 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
The only glacier waterfalls in Europe accessible inside a mountain, draining the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau glaciers.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 metres, offering views of the Aletsch Glacier and an ice palace carved inside the mountain.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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