Port-Valais

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Port-Valais is a municipality of the district of Monthey in the French-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. ()

Alternative names: Population: 4.1 thous.Area: 5.54 mi²Coordinates: 46°21'54"N, 6°52'29"E

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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.

1.6 miNW
Miniature versions of Swiss landmarks
Swiss 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...
4.2 miNE
Forts and castles, History museum, Museum
Château 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...
4.8 miN
Museum
Queen: 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...
4.8 miN
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Montreux 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.
4.3 miNE
Bridge
Viaduc 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.
2.1 miSW
Mountain lake and natural heritage site
Lac de Taney
54 min walk • Lac de Taney is a lake in Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 17 ha.
4.3 miNE
Forts and castles, Restaurant
Fort 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.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac 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.
2.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le 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.
5.1 miN
Music venue
Montreux 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.
3.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La 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.