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Charrat
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Charrat is a tranquil village set in the heart of Switzerland's Valais region, known for its stunning Alpine scenery and proximity to both the Rhône river and the vineyards of the valley. With a peaceful, small-town ambiance and easy rail access to nearby cities, Charrat is perfect for those seeking a local Swiss experience away from heavy tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
1,849
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.12°, 7.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,832
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
80
English
60
Temperature
3.3°C
Summer Avg
12.4°C
Winter Avg
-6.0°C
Record High
28.4°C
Record Low
-29.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1149 mm
Internet Speed
214 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
76.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
18 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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.
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