Moving to Saxon means working in the Rhône plain, between Martigny and Sion, amid apricot orchards, villas and hillsides. This geography often makes vehicle access easier, but you need to plan carefully for steeper areas and hot summers. To move to Saxon without nasty surprises, describe your project online: professional removal companies in the area will contact you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Saxon, a plain-side commune between orchards and hillsides
Saxon is a commune in the Rhône plain, known for its apricots. The landscape is divided between orchards, residential areas and hillsides, so removal conditions can differ quite a lot from one area to the next.
Housing takes several forms: villas, detached houses, small apartment buildings and homes close to the fields. A villa with a garden is moved differently from an upper-floor flat: the lorry is easier to park, but boxes, garden furniture and sometimes a well-filled garage or cellar increase the volume to plan for.
On the hillsides the situation changes: narrower tracks, sloping access and longer carrying distances depending on where the house stands. Mention these features in your request so that the movers can estimate the time and equipment needed.
Access, parking and floors in Saxon: what to plan for
On the plain, a large removal lorry can usually reach the surroundings of a home without difficulty. You should still check, address by address, the width of the street, parked vehicles and the distance between the lorry and the front door. The longer the carrying distance, the more time the job takes.
For apartment buildings, allow for stairs and the lift: a narrow lift will not take a sofa or a whole wardrobe. When furniture will not fit through the stairwell or the lift shaft, a furniture lift can bring it in or out through a window or balcony.
On hillside tracks, the slope and narrowness may call for a smaller lorry or several trips. If you are moving in winter, also think about the state of the road, as snow and ice sometimes make access harder.
If the vehicle or furniture lift has to occupy the public highway, prior permission from the commune or the police may be required. Ask a few days, or even a few weeks, ahead, and see the guide to the parking permit for moving day.
When to move to Saxon: lease dates, season and heat
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 three-month 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 local custom. Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). The guide to terminating a lease in Switzerland explains how to proceed.
Around the usual move-out dates, removal companies are in higher demand: book early to keep a choice of dates. If you are flexible, a date in the middle of the month or outside busy periods often makes the search easier.
In the Rhône plain, summer can be very hot. For a midsummer move, plan to start early in the morning, bring water for everyone present and protect heat-sensitive items (plants, candles, electronics). In winter, it is rather the weather and road conditions you need to watch, especially if you are heading to a side valley.
Formalities in Saxon: residents’ registration office, lease and housing
Every move must be declared 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, you can register online via eMoving (eUmzugCH); check what the commune concerned offers. The guide to registering with the commune completes these formalities.
A few points not to forget:
- changing your address with your bank, insurer, employer and subscriptions;
- the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys to your old home;
- the rental deposit for your new home, which cannot exceed three months’ rent for a dwelling (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name;
- if you leave your lease before the end date, the option of proposing a solvent replacement tenant willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
For a 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 are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, additional formalities apply, notably for customs and residence permits. Contact the relevant authorities before your moving date.
Useful services for moving to Saxon
Residential moving
For a villa, a flat or a village house, residential moving covers loading, transport and delivery. State the floors, access and volume to get an accurate quote.
Packing and unpacking
Crockery, fragile items, books: packing and unpacking saves time, especially if you are preparing for departure during the working week. It also reduces breakages in transit.
Furniture assembly and disassembly
Beds, wardrobes and modular kitchens travel better taken apart. Furniture assembly and disassembly is useful for narrow staircases or small lifts.
Storage
If your move-in date does not coincide with your move-out date, storage lets you keep your belongings between the two dates, or while building work is finished.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand back your home in good condition, end-of-lease cleaning prepares the move-out inspection. Remember to book it before the key handover date.
House clearance
Before leaving, a cellar, garage or shed can hold a lot of unnecessary items. House clearance lightens the volume to be transported and, in turn, affects the quote.
Requesting a quote
- You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies in the area contact you, possibly to arrange a site visit.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose.
The cost depends on the volume, distance, floors and access, whether a furniture lift is needed, packing and the date. To receive suitable offers, request a quote.
Around Saxon
Moving to a neighbouring commune? See our pages on Saillon, Fully and Martigny. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Valais or browse all communes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Saxon
On the plain, access is generally easy, but it depends on each address: street width, parking and carrying distance. On the hillsides, tracks can be narrower or sloping. Give the exact address in your request so that the movers can plan the right vehicle.
Occupying the public highway with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police. Ask a few days, or even a few weeks, before the planned date.
It depends on your constraints. In summer, the heat of the Rhône plain means starting early and protecting sensitive items. In winter, snow and ice can complicate some access routes. Dates around lease end dates are the most in demand: book ahead.
You must declare your departure from the old commune and your arrival in the new one to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), within the period set by the canton. Registration can often be done online via eMoving (eUmzugCH). Also remember to change your address and arrange the move-out inspection (état des lieux).
Depending on your situation: packing, furniture assembly, furniture lift, storage, house clearance or end-of-lease cleaning. State what you need in your request to receive a free quote that includes them.