A move to Leytron is not like any other: the commune lies on the right bank of the Rhône, between Martigny and Sion, and its territory climbs all the way up to Ovronnaz, a mountain spa resort. Depending on whether you are moving on the valley floor or at altitude, the truck, the access and the season change a great deal. To move to Leytron under good conditions, it is best to plan for these differences from the start and compare quotes from removal companies in the region.
Leytron and Ovronnaz: two faces of the same move
The commune combines a village on the right bank of the Rhône and, higher up, Ovronnaz, a mountain spa resort. This dual nature shows in the housing: down below, apartment buildings, village houses and villas; at altitude, chalets, resort apartments and homes that are sometimes used as second homes.
For a removal company, these two worlds do not present the same constraints. On the valley floor, access is generally easier and a standard-size truck can often get close. In Ovronnaz, you need to allow for the mountain road, the change in elevation and homes that are sometimes split over several levels, with outdoor stairs. Describing your home precisely in your request helps the professionals plan the right vehicle and the right team.
Access, parking and floors: what to plan for in Leytron
The road to Ovronnaz is a mountain road. A large truck does not always travel on it as easily as on the valley floor, and removal companies sometimes choose a more compact vehicle or several trips. Tell them the exact address, the width of the access and the distance between where the truck can stop and the door of your home: the longer the carry, the more time and staff the job requires.
In winter, snow can make the climb and parking more difficult. Make sure access is cleared, and keep some flexibility on the date if the weather is uncertain. In a chalet, narrow staircases, mezzanines and sloping entrances are common: a bulky piece of furniture may not fit through the inside of the house. A furniture lift then lets it go in or out through a window or balcony, if the location allows.
If the truck, the furniture lift or a skip needs to occupy the public road, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Check with the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date.
When to move to Leytron: lease dates, season and weather
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 lease quarter (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 (art. 266l CO).
The periods around lease dates are the busiest: removal companies are in high demand, so it is wise to request your quote early. As for the weather, the Rhône valley is hot in summer, which makes carrying more tiring in the middle of the day; start early in the morning. In the mountains, winter can be demanding; if you have to move in that season, the guide on moving in winter offers useful pointers.
Administrative steps for your move to Leytron
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in the old commune, arrival in the new one, within the deadline set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH); check whether this is possible for your commune. The guide on registering with the commune details the procedure.
Also remember to change your address with your insurer, your employer, your bank and your subscriptions. When leaving your old home, prepare the move-out inspection (état des lieux): cleaning, handing back the keys, remarks to be recorded. The rental deposit may not 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 leave your lease before the end date, you can be released by proposing a solvent replacement tenant who is willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO). For a family home, the consent of the spouse or partner is required (art. 266m and 266n CO). The guide on terminating a lease in Switzerland completes these points. If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and the residence permit come into play: check with the competent authorities before the date.
Useful services for moving to Leytron
Residential moving
For an apartment on the valley floor or a village house, residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. Specify the floors, whether there is a lift and the carrying distance to get an accurate quote.
Furniture lift
In Ovronnaz as in houses with narrow staircases, the furniture lift avoids forcing a sofa, wardrobe or bed through a tight passage. It requires a suitable location and, sometimes, a permit to occupy the public road.
Packing and unpacking
On a mountain road, fragile items are shaken about more. Packing and unpacking protects crockery, picture frames and electronics, and saves you time on the day.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Furniture taken apart passes more easily up a chalet staircase. Furniture assembly and disassembly lets you transport it without damage and put it back together on arrival.
Storage
If you are leaving a chalet before you know where you will live, or if the key handover dates do not match up, storage keeps your belongings for a limited period.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand back a home in good condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, approximate volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region get back to you, possibly for a site visit, which is useful for a chalet or difficult access.
- You compare the free, no-obligation quotes, and you remain free to choose.
The cost varies depending on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, the use of a furniture lift, packing and the date. To get started, go to the page to request a quote.
Around Leytron
If your project involves neighbouring communes, see Chamoson, Saillon and Riddes. For a broader view, see the page on moving in the canton of Valais or all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Leytron
The road to Ovronnaz is a mountain road, and not every vehicle is as suited to it as on the valley floor. Give the exact address in your request: the removal companies will choose a suitable truck or plan several trips if necessary.
If the vehicle or machine occupies the public road, a permit from the commune or the police may be required. Check with the commune a few days or weeks in advance.
Yes, but snow can make access difficult, especially at altitude. Make sure the way is cleared, keep some margin on the date and mention the season to the removal companies when you make your request.
Report your departure to the old commune and your arrival to the new one, within the deadline set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to change your address.
Describe the floors, the staircases, the carrying distance and the access in the form. Professional removal companies in the region get back to you, sometimes for a site visit, and then draw up a free, no-obligation quote.