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 · estimate
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.