Port-Valais
#2096 among destinations in Switzerland
Facts and practical information
Port-Valais is a municipality of the district of Monthey in the French-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. ()
Port-Valais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Swiss Vapeur Parc, Château de Chillon, Queen: The Studio Experience, Montreux Casino.
Miniature versions of Swiss landmarksSwiss Vapeur Parc
41 min walk • Tucked away in the picturesque Swiss town of Le Bouveret, Swiss Vapeur Parc offers a unique amusement park experience that enchants both young and old. This exceptional miniature railway park, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, presents an array of meticulously...
Forts and castles, History museum, MuseumChâteau de Chillon, Veytaux
108 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Château de Chillon presents a picturesque medieval visage that has captivated artists, writers, and travelers for centuries. This iconic castle in Veytaux, Switzerland, is an architectural marvel that exudes history from its...
MuseumQueen: The Studio Experience, Montreux
123 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Montreux, Switzerland, stands a monument to rock history: Queen: The Studio Experience. This unique museum is located within the Casino Barrière de Montreux, which houses the very studio where the legendary band Queen recorded...
Nightlife, Gambling, CasinoMontreux Casino, Montreux
123 min walk • Montreux Casino is a casino located in Montreux, Switzerland, on the shoreline of Lake Geneva. It has served as the venue for the Montreux Jazz Festival and was rebuilt following a 1971 fire memorialized in the Deep Purple song "Smoke on the Water". It is a property of Groupe Lucien Barrière.
BridgeViaduc de Chillon, Veytaux
109 min walk • The Viaduc de Chillon is a viaduct in Switzerland located in Veytaux to the southeast of Montreux. Built by the Consortium des Viaducs de Chillon between 1966 and 1969, it takes its name from the Château de Chillon which lies downhill on the shores of Lac Léman.
Mountain lake and natural heritage siteLac de Taney
54 min walk • Lac de Taney is a lake in Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 17 ha.
Forts and castles, RestaurantFort de Chillon, Veytaux
110 min walk • The Fort de Chillon is a twentieth-century fortification directly adjacent to the medieval Château de Chillon on the edge of Lac Léman in Switzerland.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeLac de Lovenex
105 min walk • Lac de Lovenex is a lake in the municipality of St-Gingolph, Valais, Switzerland. It is located an elevation of 1632 m below Mont Gardy. The lake's surface area is 4.7 hectares.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainLe Grammont
67 min walk • Le Grammont is a mountain in the Chablais Alps, near Le Bouveret in Valais. At 2,172 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest peaks overlooking Lake Geneva. Various trails lead to the summit, mostly from the southern side. On the way to the summit, there is a mountain lake, the Lac de Taney.
Music venueMontreux Music & Convention Centre, Montreux
131 min walk • The Montreux Music & Convention Centre is a multi-purpose complex located in Montreux, Switzerland. It hosts the annual Montreux Jazz Festival. The convention center's main venues are the 4,000-capacity Auditorium Stravinski and the 2,000-capacity Miles Davis Hall. The facility opened in 1973 and received its current name in 2006.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainLa Braye
92 min walk • La Braye is a mountain of the Chablais Alps, located west of Torgon in the canton of Valais. It is the easternmost summit on the chain descending from Le Linleu.
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