Moving to Saillon is not like an ordinary move on flat ground: the medieval village rises on a hill in the Rhône plain, between vineyards and thermal baths. To move to Saillon without nasty surprises, you need to plan ahead for access to your home, the space available for the lorry and the administrative formalities. This page helps you prepare each step, then compare free quotes from professional removal companies in the region.
Saillon, a village on its hill: what it means for your move
Saillon is known for its medieval village, its vineyards, its thermal baths and the Farinet vineyard. The village stretches between the Rhône plain and the heights, which gives the commune two faces: an old village perched on the hill, and more open areas, easier to reach, towards the plain.
Depending on where you are moving to or from, the move has to be prepared differently. In the old village you mostly find old houses, sometimes with narrow outside or inside staircases, and character buildings with unusual layouts. In the more recent areas you find mainly villas, detached houses and small apartment blocks, with generally simpler access.
These differences have a direct effect on the quote: a home with easy access does not need the same organisation as a village house the lorry cannot get close to. It is therefore worth describing your home carefully when you make your request.
Access, parking and floors in Saillon: planning for the lorry and carrying
On the hill and in the old village, the streets can be narrow and steep. A large lorry cannot always get close to the door: the movers may then use a smaller vehicle, or plan to carry items over a certain distance. The longer that distance, the more working time is needed, so mention it as soon as you make your request.
Floors and staircases matter just as much. In a village house, a narrow or winding staircase makes it harder to get bulky furniture, wardrobes or a sofa through. A furniture lift can be a solution in that case, provided there is room to position it: find out about the furniture lift if your furniture does not fit up the stairs.
To park a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip on the public road, prior authorisation from the commune or the police may be needed. Contact the commune a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date. You can also read our guide on the parking permit for moving day.
In winter, snow or ice can make the slopes trickier: allow some margin in your schedule and, if possible, clear the access in front of your door.
When to move to Saillon: lease dates, season and weather
The timing of your move affects the availability of professionals. The periods around the standard lease termination dates are generally the busiest: booking early gives you more choice.
As for the lease, a tenant can terminate it by giving three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a quarter of the lease (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 local custom. Notice must be given in writing. For more detail, see the guide on how to terminate your lease.
As for the weather, the Rhône plain can be very hot in summer: moving in the middle of the day is then tiring, and it is better to start early in the morning and provide water for the team. In spring and autumn, conditions are often more comfortable. In winter, snow and ice can make the climb up to the village difficult.
Administrative formalities for your move to Saillon
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 through eMoving (eUmzugCH). For an arrival, the guide on registering with the commune explains the procedure.
Do not forget to give your new address to your employer, your insurer, your bank and the relevant services. Also plan the move-out inspection (état des lieux) of your old home: a clean home in good condition makes the handover easier.
For a new lease, the rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent for a residential property (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in your name. If you have to leave your home before the lease ends, you can be released by presenting a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
If you are arriving from abroad, or leaving for France, the customs and residence permit formalities change: check with the competent authorities before the date of the move.
Useful services for moving to Saillon
Residential moving
For an apartment, a village house or a villa, professional movers organise loading, transport and delivery according to the real access to the home. Residential moving suits tenants, families and students.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the furniture is bulky, the furniture lift lets you go through the window or the balcony. It needs a clear spot and, sometimes, a permit to use the public road.
Packing and unpacking
Old houses and long carrying distances make packing and unpacking valuable: crockery, frames and fragile items travel better when well protected.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Before going up a narrow staircase, large furniture is often taken apart. Furniture assembly and disassembly avoids damaging the furniture as well as the walls of the village.
Storage
If your move-out date does not match your move-in date, storage lets you keep your belongings between two homes.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand back your home in the best condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection (état des lieux).
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access, preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the region contact you, possibly for a site visit, which is useful if access is unusual.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, with no commitment.
The cost depends on the volume, the distance, the floors and access, any furniture lift, packing and the date. To request a quote, simply fill in the form.
Around Saillon
If your plans involve the surrounding area, see the pages for Fully, Saxon and Conthey. For an overview, see the page on moving in the canton of Valais or all communes. For your move to Saillon, preparing access and formalities in advance remains the best way to avoid surprises.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Saillon
It depends on the address. In the old village, the streets are narrow and steep, and a large lorry cannot always get close. Mention the access in your request: the movers can then plan a smaller vehicle or carrying by hand.
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 weeks before the planned date.
Spring and autumn are often the most comfortable. In summer, the heat of the Rhône plain can be heavy, and in winter snow or ice can make the slopes difficult. If possible, avoid the periods around the standard lease dates, which are busier.
You must report your arrival to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants) within the period set by the canton. In many communes, this can be done online through eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to give your new address to your employer, your insurer and your bank.
Often yes, when the staircase is narrow or winding and the furniture is bulky. However, you need a clear spot to set it up, and sometimes a permit from the commune. Mention it in your quote request.