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Riddes
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Riddes is a charming village on the banks of the Rhône in the Swiss canton of Valais. Surrounded by vineyards and mountains, it's a peaceful base for exploring the Alps while retaining an authentic small-town feel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
3,133
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.17°, 7.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,640
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
88
English
60
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
274 Mbps
Upload
117 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
53.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
10 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 24 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 70/100.
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