Chamoson

City in Valais, Switzerland

Overview

Chamoson is a picturesque village in the heart of Valais, Switzerland, known for its scenic vineyards and historic sites. With a welcoming local community and direct access to the Rhône Valley, it provides an authentic Swiss alpine experience ideal for nature lovers and culture buffs.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
3,897
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.20°, 7.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,845
Local Cost
$1,930
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
86
English
65
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
9.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.5°C
Record High
22.7°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
946 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
54.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
8 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.