Moving to Blonay - Saint-Légier calls for an eye on the terrain: this Riviera municipality, created in 2022 by the merger of Blonay and Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, lies in the hills above Vevey, at the foot of the Pléiades. With villas, countryside and the surroundings of Blonay castle, every home has its own access. To move to Blonay - Saint-Légier under good conditions, describe your project online: professional removal companies in the area will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Blonay - Saint-Légier: a municipality of villas and countryside above Vevey
Formed by the merger of two municipalities, Blonay - Saint-Légier brings together two former villages, Blonay on one side and Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz on the other. The landscape alternates residential areas, hamlets and open countryside, with the Pléiades as a backdrop and, in Blonay, the castle.
For a move, this means a fairly varied housing stock: mostly villas and detached houses, but also more modest apartment buildings in some areas. A villa with a garden, a village house and a flat in a small building do not call for the same organisation: volume to transport, number of floors, distance between the lorry and the door, presence or absence of a lift.
Because the municipality sits higher up than the town of Vevey, many journeys involve a climb or a descent. Mention this as soon as you request a quote, as it affects the choice of vehicle and the time needed.
Access, parking and floors: what to plan for in Blonay - Saint-Légier
In the hills of the Riviera, roads are often steep and some residential or country access roads are narrow. A large lorry cannot always park in front of the door: you may need a smaller vehicle or have to accept a longer carrying distance. State the real situation in your request: direct access or not, private track, tight bend, outdoor stairs.
In a villa, interior stairs, the cellar and the attic count as much as the ground floor. For bulky furniture, a furniture lift can avoid narrow stairwells by going through a window or a balcony, provided the location allows it to be stabilised.
In winter, snow and ice can make steep roads harder to use. If your date falls in the middle of the cold season, tell the removal companies.
Finally, parking a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip on the public highway may require prior authorisation from the municipality or the police. Check a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date, or read the guide on the parking permit for moving day.
Choosing the right time to move to Blonay - Saint-Légier
For a rented home, the notice period is in principle three months, to the date set by local custom or, failing that, to the end of a quarter of the lease (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless your contract provides for longer. Customary dates vary by municipality: check your lease before fixing the date. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO).
Around the customary moving dates, removal companies are in high demand. Booking early, and staying flexible by a few days if possible, makes it easier to find availability. The guide on moving dates in Switzerland explains this calendar in detail.
The weather matters too: in winter, snow and frost on steep roads; in summer, heat makes carrying harder work. Spring and autumn are often more comfortable, but these choices have to be weighed against your lease.
Your administrative steps for a move to Blonay - Saint-Légier
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in your old municipality, arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many municipalities, the notification can be made online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). The guide on registering with the commune helps you avoid forgetting anything.
Also remember to give your new address (employer, insurers, bank, subscriptions) and to schedule the move-out inspection (état des lieux) with the letting agency (régie) or the landlord.
On the lease side, the rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in your name. If you leave before the end of the lease, you can be released by presenting a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). For the family home, termination requires the express consent of the spouse or partner (art. 266m and 266n CO).
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and the residence permit are added to the list: enquire early with the relevant authorities.
Useful services for moving to Blonay - Saint-Légier
Residential moving
Villa, village house or flat: residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. Specify the number of rooms, the volume and the access to get comparable quotes.
Furniture lift
When the stairs are narrow or the furniture is bulky, a furniture lift saves a great deal of handling. Check the possible location and any permit needed to occupy the public highway.
Packing and unpacking
To save time or protect crockery and fragile items, packing and unpacking can be entrusted to professionals, in whole or in part.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Wardrobes, beds, modular kitchens: furniture assembly and disassembly is handy in a house with several floors.
Storage
Between two homes, or if the move-out and move-in dates do not coincide, storage lets you keep your belongings temporarily.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand the home back properly, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection.
Request a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, approximate volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the area get back to you, possibly for a site visit to refine the quote.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.
Ready to start? Request a quote.
Around Blonay - Saint-Légier
Coming from the plain or moving there? See our pages for Vevey, La Tour-de-Peilz and Montreux. For the regional context, see the page on moving in the canton of Vaud, or browse all municipalities.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Blonay - Saint-Légier
It depends on the street and the layout of the place. In the hills of the Riviera, some access roads are steep or narrow. State the access in your request: the removal companies will choose the suitable vehicle, or even a smaller one if necessary.
Occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior authorisation from the municipality or the police. Check a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date.
The choice depends first on your lease and local customary dates. In winter, snow and ice can hinder steep roads; in summer, heat makes carrying heavier. Tell the removal companies your planned date so they can plan ahead.
You must report your departure in your old municipality and your arrival to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), within the period set by the canton. The notification can often be made online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to give your new address to your insurers, your bank and your employer.
It is useful when the stairs are narrow or the furniture is bulky. It must be possible to position it properly near the facade, which depends on access. The need becomes clear when you request a quote or during a site visit.