Grand Chavalard

#604 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Grand Chavalard is a mountain in the western part of the Bernese Alps in Valais, overlooking the Rhone at Fully near Martigny. The mountain is located close to the Dent de Morcles on the north-west. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9511 ftProminence: 1463 ftCoordinates: 46°10'44"N, 7°6'47"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Grand Chavalard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saillon Castle, Labyrinthe Aventure, Dent de Morcles, Gueuroz Bridge.

3.4 miE
Forts and castles
Saillon Castle, Saillon
87 min walk • Saillon Castle or Bayard Tower is a ruined castle in the municipality of Saillon of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.1 miW
46°9'54"N • 7°1'46"E
Labyrinthe Aventure, Evionnaz
105 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
2.3 miNW
Mountain peak with challenging trails
Dent de Morcles
59 min walk • The Dent de Morcles is a 2,969 metres high mountain located at western end of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhone between Martigny and St. Maurice.
4.9 miSW
Bridge
Gueuroz Bridge, Vernayaz
126 min walk • The Gueuroz Bridge is a reinforced concrete arched bridge in Switzerland.
4.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Muveran
104 min walk • The Grand Muveran is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Vaud and Valais. At 3,051 metres, it is the highest summit of the group lying between the Rhone knee and the Pas de Cheville and the westernmost three-thousander of the Bernese Alps.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Fully
24 min walk • Lac de Fully is a reservoir in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The lake's surface area is 21 ha.
3.5 miSE
46°8'19"N • 7°9'28"E
Vertic-halle, Saxon
90 min walk • Outdoor activities, Climbing
4 miSE
Forts and castles
Saxon Castle, Saxon
101 min walk • Saxon Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Saxon of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.
1.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tête du Portail
47 min walk • The Tête du Portail is a mountain located at the western extremity of the Bernese Alps, in the Swiss canton of Valais. It lies north of Martigny and Fully, in the Dent de Morcles-Grand Muveran group.
2.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent Favre
58 min walk • The Dent Favre is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located between the Dent de Morcles and the Grand Muveran. Its summit straddles the border between the Swiss cantons of Vaud and Valais.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
L'Ardève
111 min walk • L'Ardève is a mountain of the western Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhone valley at Leytron, in the canton of Valais. Although L'Ardève has a moderate elevation, it has very high cliffs on its south side and its summit offers a good vantage point over the Rhone valley.