Moving to Le Mont-sur-Lausanne is quite different from moving in a city centre: the commune, north of Lausanne, sits on the heights above the city and is growing fast, with recent apartment blocks, villas and sloping plots. To move to Le Mont-sur-Lausanne smoothly, you need to plan ahead for building access, truck parking and the date. The form on this site passes your request to professional removal companies in the area, who will contact you to prepare a free, no-obligation quote.
Le Mont-sur-Lausanne: villas, new buildings and business zones
The commune is growing strongly. It combines villa neighbourhoods, apartment-block neighbourhoods and business zones, which makes for very different moves depending on where you are leaving from or arriving at.
Recent apartment buildings usually have lifts: carrying is easier, but the lift is still a space shared with the other residents. It is worth finding out whether it can be reserved or protected for the day, and asking the letting agency (régie) or the caretaker what the building’s rules are.
Villas, for their part, often offer more storage space and more volume to transport: cellar, attic, garage, garden. The real volume of a villa is easy to underestimate, which is why removal companies are happy to offer a visit before drawing up their quote.
Business zones concern small companies moving in or out of the commune. In that case, equipment, archives and office furniture need their own organisation: see commercial moving.
Access, parking and floors in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Sloping plots are the particular feature to keep in mind. A villa built on an embankment may involve long carrying routes: outdoor steps, ramps, access paths on a gradient. The longer the carrying distance, the longer loading takes, which affects the quote.
Also think about the size of the truck. In a villa neighbourhood, a narrow street or a dead end may prevent a large vehicle from getting close; the movers may then choose a smaller truck and make more trips. Tell them from the outset about anything that limits access: tight bend, steep slope, gate, barrier.
In apartment buildings, state the floor, whether there is a lift and its dimensions: a large sofa, a wardrobe or a piano do not always fit. If the lift is too small or the staircase is narrow, a furniture lift can take items through the window or balcony.
A truck, furniture lift or skip placed on the public highway may require a permit from the commune or the police. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date: the guide on the parking permit for moving day will help you find your way.
When to move to Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
For a residential lease, the tenant can terminate by observing a notice period of three months, 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 sending your notice. The guide on moving dates in Switzerland explains the details.
Dates close to the customary moving dates are generally the most in demand: removal companies are then very busy, and it is best to request your quote early. Moving mid-month or on a weekday may offer more flexibility.
The season also matters. On the heights of Lausanne, winter can bring snow or ice on sloping roads, which complicates truck access and carrying. In summer, the heat makes the work harder for the crews and for fragile belongings. The shoulder seasons are often more comfortable.
Administrative steps when moving to Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): your departure from the old commune and your arrival in the new one, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). The guide on registering with the commune sets out the procedure.
Also remember to change your address with your employer, insurer, bank and the services you rely on.
To leave your home, notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). If the home is the family home, termination by a married tenant or a tenant in a registered partnership requires the express consent of the spouse or partner (art. 266m and 266n CO). 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).
For the new home, the rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in your name. When leaving, prepare for the move-out inspection (état des lieux): a clean, fully emptied home makes the handover easier.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, other formalities apply, notably customs for transported goods and the residence permit. Check with the relevant authorities before the date.
Useful services for your move to Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Residential moving
For a flat in a recent building or a family villa, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. Specify the floors, the lift and the distance between the truck and the door.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the lift too small, the furniture lift avoids forcing bulky furniture through. It needs a spot on the public highway or on the grounds: remember the possible permit.
Packing and unpacking
Well-packed boxes protect crockery, books and fragile items during the journey. Packing and unpacking saves time, especially in a villa where there is a lot to put away.
Storage
If you cannot move into your new home on the day you leave, storage lets you keep your belongings for a few days or a few months.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand the home back in the expected condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection and saves you a last weekend of housework.
House clearance
A cellar, attic or villa garage often accumulates items you no longer want. House clearance helps you lighten the move before loading.
Request a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, approximate volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the area contact you, possibly for an on-site visit to assess access.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not to proceed.
Ready to start? You can request a quote in a few minutes.
Around Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Moving nearby? See our pages on Lausanne, Epalinges and Cugy. For an overview of the canton, see moving in the canton of Vaud, or browse all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
It can be if the staircase is narrow, if the lift is too small for a bulky piece of furniture or if the carrying distance is long. Removal companies recommend it depending on the actual access. Mention any constraints in your quote request.
Occupying the public highway with a truck, furniture lift or skip may require a permit from the commune or the police. Find out a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date. The removal companies can tell you what to plan for.
Yes, they lengthen the carrying distance and can limit how close the truck can get, especially around villas. Describe the access to the house or building in your request. A prior visit lets the removal companies assess the job.
The shoulder seasons are often more comfortable: less risk of snow or ice on sloping roads, and less heat for carrying. Dates close to customary lease dates are the most in demand, so it is best to start early.
You must report your departure and arrival to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), within the period set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to change your address with your insurers and your employer.