Saillon

City in Valais, Switzerland

Overview

Saillon is a charming village in the Valais region of Switzerland, renowned for its medieval old town and scenic vineyards. With a population just over 2,600, Saillon offers a tranquil getaway featuring thermal baths, historic landmarks, and sweeping views of the Rhône valley.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
2,618
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.17°, 7.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,812
Local Cost
$1,838
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
92
English
68
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
300 Mbps
Upload
151 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
81.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
12 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.