Moving to Monthey is not like planning a mountain journey: the town in the Valais Chablais sits on the plain, with generally easy access, but it also opens onto the Val d’Illiez and Morgins, where the roads narrow. Whether you are looking for a removal company in Monthey for a flat in the centre or for a house higher up, you simply describe your project online. Professional removal companies in the region then contact you and prepare a free, no-obligation quote.
Monthey from a moving perspective: centre, neighbourhoods and nearby mountains
Monthey is a town in the Valais Chablais, at the mouth of the Val d’Illiez. It is home to a major chemical site, which makes it a workplace for many people, and it has a town centre as well as residential neighbourhoods. The mountains are close by, giving the commune a dual character: urban on the plain, more alpine as soon as you climb.
For a move, this means a variety of homes. In the centre you will mostly find apartment buildings, with stairwells and, depending on the building, a lift. In the residential neighbourhoods, detached houses and small apartment blocks are more common, often with clearer access for a lorry. Towards the heights and the roads leading to the Val d’Illiez, the layout changes: slopes, bends and narrower access may call for different preparation.
The key is to describe your home precisely in your request: type of building, floor, whether there is a lift, and the distance between the entrance and the spot where the lorry can stop. These details allow the movers to size the vehicle and the team.
Access, parking and floors in Monthey: what to plan for
On the plain, access is fairly easy: a standard-size removal lorry can in principle get close to most addresses. That does not remove the need to check the details of your street. A narrow lane, an apartment-block courtyard or dense parking may mean carrying boxes over some distance, which lengthens the job.
In town, the main issue is often parking. If the lorry, a furniture lift or a skip needs to occupy the public road, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be required. Ask the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date, especially if the move falls on a very busy day. The guide on the parking permit for moving day explains the procedure.
For floors, count the stairs you actually have to climb, not just the floor number. A lift too small for a sofa, a spiral staircase or a narrow landing may justify a furniture lift. Towards the Val d’Illiez and Morgins, mountain roads are narrower and steeper. A smaller lorry, or even several trips, may then be needed. In winter, snow and ice can complicate access: allow some margin in your schedule and tell the movers.
When to move to Monthey: 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 moving dates vary by canton and commune: check your lease and local custom before fixing your date. The guide on moving dates in Switzerland can help you find your bearings.
Around the most common dates, removal companies are in great demand. If your date is flexible, moving outside these peaks makes it easier to find a slot and compare quotes. The earlier you ask, the more choice you have.
The season matters too. On the plain, summer heat makes carrying more tiring: plan breaks and water and, if possible, start early in the morning. In winter, snow and sometimes demanding roads mainly affect journeys towards the heights. Spring and early autumn often offer more comfortable conditions, but they are also busy periods.
Formalities in Monthey: residents’ registration, lease and change of address
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 period set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). See the guide on registering with the commune to find out how it works.
On the lease side, notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). For the family home, termination by a married tenant or one in a registered partnership requires the express consent of the spouse or partner (art. 266m and 266n CO). If you have to leave before the end date, you can be released by presenting a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
Also think about handing back the property: the move-out inspection (état des lieux), cleaning and the keys. The rental deposit cannot exceed three months’ rent for a dwelling (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in your name: it is returned to you under the conditions provided for. Do not forget to have your mail forwarded and to give your new address to your insurers, your employer and your bank.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, additional formalities apply: customs clearance for your personal belongings and the status of your residence permit. Check with the competent authorities before the date.
Useful services for a move in Monthey
Residential moving
For a flat in the centre as well as for a house in a residential neighbourhood, residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. State the floors, the lift and the access so that the quote matches reality.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or bulky furniture does not fit in the lift, a furniture lift saves a lot of manoeuvring. It occupies the public road: remember the commune’s authorisation.
Packing and unpacking
If you are short of time, packing and unpacking eases busy weeks, especially for crockery, fragile items and journeys on mountain roads where jolts are more frequent.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand back the property in the expected condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection and limits follow-up work.
Storage
If move-out and move-in dates do not coincide, or if the new home is smaller, storage lets you keep your belongings for as long as necessary.
Commercial moving
Small businesses joining or leaving the commune can use commercial moving to organise the transfer of furniture and equipment with as little interruption as possible.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, approximate volume, floors, lift and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region contact you, possibly for a visit to the premises to refine their estimate.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not to proceed.
The cost varies with volume, distance, floors and access, use of a furniture lift, packing and the date. To get started, simply request a quote.
Around Monthey
If your project is nearby, see the pages for Collombey-Muraz, Troistorrents and Saint-Maurice. You can also read the page on moving in the canton of Valais or browse all communes. For your move to Monthey, one request is enough to receive several quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving in Monthey
On the plain, access is generally easy. Do check your street, though, and whether there is a courtyard or a narrow lane, as the carrying distance affects the duration. Towards the Val d'Illiez and Morgins, mountain roads are narrower and sometimes call for a smaller vehicle.
Occupying the public road with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Ask a few days, or even a few weeks, before the date, especially for a busy period.
It depends on your lease and where you are moving to. On the plain, avoid the hot hours of summer if possible; towards the heights, snow can complicate winter. The periods around lease dates are busy: ask early and stay flexible.
Report your departure to your old commune and your arrival to the residents' registration office, within the period set by the canton. In many communes, eMoving (eUmzugCH) lets you do this online. Also terminate your lease in writing, observing the notice period and date provided for.
Depending on your situation, you can request a furniture lift for a narrow staircase, packing, storage or end-of-lease cleaning. State this in your request so that the quotes include these services.