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Chalais
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Chalais is a small Swiss town set in the Valais region, known for its picturesque hills, vineyards, and proximity to the Alps. It's a gateway to the charming mountain resort of Vercorin and offers tranquil rural life with stunning valley views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
3,524
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.27°, 7.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,575
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
85
English
70
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1176 mm
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Upload
192 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
102.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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