A move to Grimisuat takes place on the hillside overlooking Sion, among villas, gardens and vineyards. Here, floors matter less than slopes, access to the villas and where the lorry can be parked. To move to Grimisuat without nasty surprises, describe your move precisely: professional removal companies from the area will then contact you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Grimisuat and Champlan: a hillside of villas and vineyards
The commune stretches across the hillside above Sion and brings together two villages, Grimisuat and Champlan. The landscape mixes villas, gardens and vineyards, with homes spread along roads that follow the terrain. It is a residential setting, more spacious than the centre of the cantonal capital, and people often move to or from the plain.
As far as housing goes, detached villas dominate, which changes the nature of the move. They typically have several interior levels, a basement or cellar, a garage, a terrace, and sometimes access via a private track or driveway. The volume to be moved is often greater than for a flat: garden furniture, tools, bicycles, well-stocked cellars. Say so in your request, because it allows the time and resources needed to be estimated properly.
If you are leaving a flat in Sion for a villa in Champlan, or the other way round, the journey is short, but loading and unloading conditions can be very different from one end to the other.
Access, slopes and lorry parking in Grimisuat
On a hillside, the first question is the road. Sloping roads, bends and private access routes affect the size of vehicle that can get close to your villa. A large lorry cannot always reach the front door: it may have to park lower down or further away, which lengthens the carrying distance. Mention in your request if the access is narrow, very steep, gravelled or shared with neighbours.
A few practical points to check before moving day:
- the width and gradient of the road or driveway up to the villa;
- where the lorry can park without obstructing traffic;
- the number of steps, outdoor staircases and indoor levels;
- whether there is a lift, a winding staircase or a narrow passage for large furniture.
When the carrying distance is long or the interior is awkward, a furniture lift can take bulky items out through a window or balcony. On sloping sites, the installation conditions need to be checked on the spot; the removal company that contacts you can suggest a visit.
If the vehicle has to occupy the public road, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date, and read the guide on the parking permit for moving day. In winter, snow and ice can make hillside roads more demanding: allow some margin, and keep salt or sand ready by the access.
When to move to Grimisuat: dates, season and weather
A tenant’s notice period is three months for the termination 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 longer. Customary termination dates vary by canton and commune: the safest course is to reread your lease and find out about local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). If the home is the family home, the spouse or registered partner must expressly consent to the termination (art. 266m and 266n CO).
Around lease termination dates, removal companies are in high demand: book early, especially if you are aiming for a weekend or the end of a month. If you need to leave before the termination date, article 264 CO allows you to be released by proposing a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms. To find out more, see the guide on moving dates in Switzerland.
As for the weather, the Rhône valley is hot in summer: load early in the morning, drink plenty of water and protect furniture that is sensitive to heat. In winter, snow can complicate the hillside roads. The shoulder seasons, spring and autumn, often offer the most comfortable conditions for moving to Grimisuat.
Administrative steps for a move to Grimisuat
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 deadline set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online via eMoving (eUmzugCH); check whether this is the case for your departure and arrival communes. The guide on registering with the commune explains the process.
Also remember your change of address (bank, insurers, employer, subscriptions), the handover of your home with a move-out inspection (état des lieux), and the rental deposit. This cannot exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and it is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name.
If you are arriving from abroad, or leaving for France, additional formalities apply: customs clearance for goods, a residence permit, and dealings with the authorities. Find out early from the commune or the authorities concerned.
Useful services for moving to Grimisuat
Residential moving
For a villa or a flat on the hillside, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. State the floors, the access and the carrying distance so that the removal company can adapt its team and vehicle.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the lorry stays far from the entrance, the furniture lift is useful for bulky furniture. It is mainly worthwhile if the villa has several levels or a well-placed terrace.
Packing and unpacking
To cut loading time on sloping ground, packing and unpacking lets you have everything ready on time. It is handy for crockery, fragile items and well-stocked cellars.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Large wardrobes and beds in villas rarely fit through a staircase in one piece. Furniture assembly and disassembly makes transport and reassembly in the new home easier.
Storage
Between two homes, or if your future villa is not ready, storage avoids piling everything up. The choice depends on the duration and the volume to be stored.
End-of-lease cleaning
Before the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning saves you time. It lets you hand back the home in the expected condition, without spending your last weekend on it.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies from the area contact you, possibly for a visit on site.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and the access, a possible furniture lift, packing and the date. To receive offers suited to your move, request a quote.
Around Grimisuat
If your move involves neighbouring communes, see our pages on Sion, Ayent and Savièse. You can also find moving in the canton of Valais and all communes. For a move to Grimisuat, the most useful thing is still to describe the access well and compare several quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Grimisuat
It depends on the width and gradient of the road or driveway. On a hillside, the lorry sometimes has to park lower down, which lengthens the carrying distance. Describe the access in your request so that the removal company plans the right vehicle.
If the vehicle, a furniture lift or a skip occupies the public road, authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Find out a few days or weeks before the date. On private land, the question generally does not arise in the same way.
Spring and autumn are often the most comfortable. Summer can be very hot in the Rhône valley, and winter can bring snow and ice on the hillside roads. In every case, book early around lease termination dates.
Report your departure in your old commune and your arrival to the residents' registration office, within the deadline set by the canton. This can often be done online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to update your address with your bank, your insurers and your employer.
It can be if the staircase is narrow, if the lorry stays far away or if you have bulky furniture. Its installation depends on the space available and the slope. The removal company can suggest it after seeing the premises.