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 · estimate
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.