Moving to Belmont-sur-Lausanne: Villas and Hillside Homes

Moving to Belmont-sur-Lausanne takes a different kind of preparation from moving in a city centre: it is a residential commune in the hills east of Lausanne, made up mostly of villas and small apartment buildings on the hillsides. Sloping plots, access via residential streets and often large volumes of belongings mean it pays to plan ahead. To move to Belmont-sur-Lausanne, simply describe your project online; professional removal companies from the region will then get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote. A mover in Belmont-sur-Lausanne who knows this kind of terrain will be able to adapt the vehicle and the method.

Belmont-sur-Lausanne: a commune of hillsides and villas

Belmont-sur-Lausanne is part of the Lavaux-Oron district in the canton of Vaud. It is a residential commune in the hills, east of Lausanne. Buildings are mainly villas and small apartment blocks, spread across the hillsides rather than clustered around a dense centre.

For a move, this layout has practical consequences:

• Villas often mean more furniture, a cellar, an attic (galetas) or a garage to empty, and sometimes a garden with equipment to move. The volume to transport is generally larger than for an apartment.
• Small apartment buildings usually have few floors, but whether there is a lift, how wide the stairwell is and how you get in from the street all remain to be checked.
• Sloping plots sometimes lengthen the distance between the lorry and the front door, with steps, ramps or access paths to cover on foot.

If you are coming from Lausanne or a neighbouring commune, the journey is short, but it is mostly the last few metres that make the difference. Mention them in your request: it is what allows the movers to estimate the time and the number of staff needed.

Access, parking and floors in Belmont-sur-Lausanne

Residential streets on the hillsides are not always designed for a large lorry. Depending on the slope, the width of the road and the bends, a smaller vehicle, or shuttle runs, may be preferable. Flag this as soon as you request a quote: describe the street, the slope, and whether there is a gate or a private driveway.

A few points to review before moving day:

• Carrying distance: roughly measure the route between where the lorry can stop and the door of the property. The longer it is, the more time loading takes.
• External stairs and steps: common on sloping plots, they slow down the transport of heavy or bulky items.
• Lift and floors: in a small apartment building, check the dimensions of the lift cabin and the stairwell for bulky furniture.
• Furniture lift: in a villa or a building with an accessible balcony, it can avoid a narrow staircase. A furniture lift does, however, need enough space to set up.
• Snow and ice: in the hills, a sloping road can become slippery in winter; allow for this when choosing the date and tell the mover.

Parking a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip on the public highway may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Check with the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.

When to move to Belmont-sur-Lausanne

The date depends first on your lease. A tenant may terminate by giving three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a quarter of the lease (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for longer. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease and find out about local custom. Notice must be given in writing; for the family home, the consent of the spouse or partner is required. The guide to terminating a lease in Switzerland covers these rules.

Around lease termination dates, removal companies are generally in high demand: book early, especially if your home is a villa requiring several people and a suitable vehicle. If you leave before the lease ends, you can be released by putting forward a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).

As for the season, the hills above Lausanne sometimes have a snowy or icy winter, which complicates sloping streets. In summer, the heat makes carrying more tiring, so plan for water and breaks. Spring and autumn often offer more comfortable conditions, provided you book in time.

Formalities for a move to Belmont-sur-Lausanne

Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): your departure in the old commune and your arrival in the new one, within the deadline set by the canton. In many communes, you can report online through eMoving (eUmzugCH); check whether this is possible for your commune.

Also plan for:

• the change of address with your employer, your insurer, your bank and the services you rely on;
• the move-out inspection (état des lieux) of the home you are leaving, with a thorough clean;
• the rental deposit for the new home: it cannot exceed three months’ rent for a dwelling (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name;
• the arrival registration procedure, detailed in the guide on registering with the commune if you are moving in.

If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and the residence permit also need to be looked at: check with the competent authorities before fixing the date.

Useful services in Belmont-sur-Lausanne

Residential moving

For a villa or an apartment on the hillsides, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. State the number of rooms, the access and any steps in your request: the movers will adapt the team and the vehicle.

Furniture lift

When the staircase is narrow or the furniture bulky, the furniture lift can go through the window or balcony. It needs a stable, clear spot, which is not always easy on a sloping plot: mention this so that feasibility can be assessed.

Packing and unpacking

Villas often hold crockery, fragile items and garden furniture. Packing and unpacking saves time and better protects your belongings while they are carried over uneven access routes.

Storage

Between two homes, or if you are downsizing when leaving a villa, storage lets you keep part of your belongings for as long as needed.

Clearance

A move is a good opportunity to sort the cellar, attic and garage. House clearance avoids transporting what you no longer need.

End-of-lease cleaning

For the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning is a common step, to be planned before handing back the keys.

Request a quote

1. You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, approximate volume, floors and access, preferred date.
2. Professional removal companies from the region get back to you, possibly for a visit on site, which is useful when access is tricky.
3. You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.

The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, whether a furniture lift is needed, packing and the date: only a personalised quote gives a fair idea. To get started, request a quote.

Around Belmont-sur-Lausanne

If your project concerns a neighbouring commune, see our pages on moving to Lutry, Pully or Epalinges. For an overview, visit the page on moving in the canton of Vaud or browse all communes.

Frequently asked questions