Moving to Chamoson is not like moving on the valley floor: this wine-growing commune stretches across vineyards, villages and slopes on the right bank of the Rhône. To move to Chamoson without nasty surprises, it is best to know the access conditions before booking a removal company in Chamoson. This guide covers the points to plan for, from the narrow street to choosing your date.
Chamoson: villages on the alluvial fan and vine-covered hillsides
Chamoson is a wine-growing commune on the right bank of the Rhône, between Sion and Martigny. Its villages sit on the alluvial fan, at the foot of the vine-covered hillsides, and the mountains are never far away. This geography produces a varied housing stock: village houses, detached homes, small apartment blocks and more recent housing on the edge of the vineyards.
For a move, this means two addresses in the same commune can be very different to handle. A home close to the plain suits a standard lorry, whereas a home in the heart of an old village or on a sloping area calls for some preparation of the approach. If you are arriving from outside, identify the exact village and street before describing your project: these details change the quote.
Access, parking and floors in Chamoson
Sloping villages and narrow streets are the first thing to watch. A large lorry cannot always park outside the door: you may then need a smaller vehicle, or a longer carry between the lorry and the home. The longer the carrying distance, the longer loading takes, which affects the cost.
Outdoor staircases, thresholds and entrances at different levels should also be mentioned. If there is no lift, or it is too small for a sofa, a wardrobe or a bed, a furniture lift can go through the window or the balcony, provided there is room to set it up.
Occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police. In narrow streets this is often essential to avoid blocking traffic: ask the commune a few days or weeks ahead. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
When to move to Chamoson: lease dates and season
A tenant can terminate a lease by giving three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a three-month lease period (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for a longer period. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease and local custom before fixing your date. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). For the family home, the express consent of the spouse or partner is required (art. 266m and 266n CO). The guide on terminating a lease in Switzerland recalls the steps.
The periods around these dates are the busiest: removal companies in the region are in high demand, which is a good reason to request a quote early. If you cannot meet the notice period or the date, you can be released by presenting a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
As for the season, summer heat is noticeable in Valais. Loading a lorry in the middle of a sunny afternoon is gruelling for the crew as well as for furniture and fragile boxes: aim for an early-morning start. In winter, snow and frost can make sloping roads difficult.
Administrative steps for a move to Chamoson
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in your old commune, arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, you can report online via eMoving (eUmzugCH); check with the commune whether this is possible. The guide on registering with the commune takes you through it step by step.
Also remember to give your new address to your employer, insurer, bank, and energy and telecoms providers. Plan the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of keys for your old home. For the new one, the rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in your name.
If you are arriving from abroad, customs and the residence permit are added to the formalities; if you are leaving for France, exit and customs formalities also change. Find out early from the relevant authorities.
Useful services for moving to Chamoson
Residential moving
For an apartment or a house, professional removal companies in the region organise loading, transport and delivery. State the floors, access and carrying distance to get an accurate estimate. See residential moving.
Furniture lift
In a sloping village or with a narrow staircase, a furniture lift avoids having to manoeuvre large items through the stairwell. It needs a clear spot, hence the value of applying for a permit. See furniture lift.
Packing and unpacking
Sloping routes and longer carries expose crockery and fragile items to more risk. Careful packing limits breakages. See packing and unpacking.
Storage
If your new home is not ready or you are downsizing, storage lets you keep your belongings for as long as needed. See storage.
End-of-lease cleaning
Handing back your old home often involves a thorough clean before the move-out inspection. Entrust it to professionals to save time. See end-of-lease cleaning.
House clearance
Before leaving, a cluttered cellar or attic can be cleared. This reduces the volume to transport, and therefore the quote. See house clearance.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region get back to you, possibly for a visit on site.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.
The cost depends on volume, distance, floors and access, any furniture lift, packing and the date. To request a quote, simply fill in the form.
Around Chamoson
If your project extends to neighbouring communes, see Ardon, Leytron and Saillon. You will find the regional context on the page moving in the canton of Valais and the list of all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Chamoson
Not always. In sloping villages and narrow streets, a large lorry can be hard to position. Give the exact address when you make your request: the removal companies will adapt the vehicle or plan a longer carry.
Occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police. Ask the commune a few days or weeks before the planned date.
Summer brings heat: it is better to load early in the morning. In winter, snow and frost can make sloping roads more demanding. The periods close to lease dates are also busier, hence the value of requesting a quote early.
You must report your departure to your old commune and your arrival to the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, you can report online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). Check the procedure with the commune.
It can be if the staircase is narrow, there is no lift or a piece of furniture will not fit. It needs a clear spot and sometimes a permit. Mention it in your request so it is included in the free quote.