Moving to Montricher: a village at the foot of the Jura

Moving to Montricher means planning around the particularities of a village in the Morges district, set at the foot of the Vaud Jura, above the plateau. Winters are cooler than on the lakeshore and the forests are close by, which matters for access, timing and the choice of equipment. To move to Montricher, you describe your project online and professional removal companies from the region contact you with a free, no-obligation quote.

Montricher, a Vaud Jura village seen from the mover’s side

Montricher is a village at the foot of the Vaud Jura, set higher than the plateau. The Jan Michalski Foundation, located there, has made the commune known well beyond the region, but for a move, what matters most is the rural setting and the proximity of the forest.

As in most villages in the area, homes are a mix of village houses, villas and small apartment buildings. Each type of property raises its own questions: a village house may have narrow staircases and openings that limit what can pass through, a villa with a garden often needs access for a larger vehicle, and an apartment building is judged by its lift and its floors. Mention these details in your request, as they directly affect the quote.

If you are coming from Morges or the lakeshore, the difference in terrain and climate is noticeable from the preparation stage: the journey climbs, and winter is not the same as on the shore.

Access, parking and floors in Montricher

In a village at the foot of the Jura, access to the property determines the size of the lorry and the carrying time. A road that climbs, a narrow lane or a courtyard that is hard to manoeuvre in may force the vehicle to park some distance from the entrance. The longer the carrying distance, the more time and people the job requires.

A few points to check before moving day:

• the width and gradient of the access road for a removal lorry;
• whether there is a lift, and its dimensions, for bulky furniture;
• the number of floors and the width of the staircases, especially in older houses;
• where the vehicle can park without obstructing neighbours.

Occupying the public road with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior authorisation from the commune or the police. Check with the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, in advance. In winter, snow and ice can make the approach harder: allow some margin and let the movers know.

When to move to Montricher: 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 lease quarter (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 find out about local custom. 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).

Around these dates, removal companies are in high demand: asking for a quote early gives you a wider choice of dates. If you cannot meet the notice period or the date, you can be released by proposing a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).

As for the season, Montricher’s cooler winters make snow possible on access routes; the warmer months offer easier conditions for carrying and parking. If you are moving in winter, our guide to moving in winter explains the precautions to take.

Formalities in Montricher: residents’ registration and housing

Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): your departure in 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). Check with the commune of Montricher for the rules that apply. The guide to registering with the commune summarises the steps.

Also remember to change your address with your bank, insurers, employer and subscriptions. For the home you are leaving, plan the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys. The rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent for a dwelling (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name. If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, customs and residence permits come into play; check with the relevant authorities.

Useful services for a move to Montricher

Residential moving

For a flat or a house, residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. Mention the access, the floors and the carrying distance so that the quote is realistic.

Furniture lift

In a house with a narrow staircase or an upper floor, a furniture lift can avoid taking furniture through the inside. Setting one up may require authorisation to occupy the public road.

Packing and unpacking

Packing and unpacking saves time, especially if your departure date is tight or you have crockery and fragile items to protect on a journey that climbs.

Storage

Between two homes, or if the new one is smaller, storage lets you keep whatever has no place yet.

End-of-lease cleaning

To hand the flat back in the expected condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection.

House clearance

A house to empty or a cluttered cellar? House clearance spares you from taking along what you no longer need.

Requesting a quote

1. You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, date.
2. Professional removal companies from the region contact you, possibly to arrange a visit.
3. You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose.

The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and the access, any furniture lift, packing and the date. To request a quote, a few minutes are enough.

Around Montricher

If your project involves the surrounding area, see the pages for Apples, Orny and Morges. You can also find moving in the canton of Vaud or all communes.

Frequently asked questions