Vernayaz
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Vernayaz is a picturesque village set in the Valais region of Switzerland, known for its dramatic gorges and tranquil mountain scenery. With a population just under 2,000, it offers a peaceful retreat and authentic Alpine charm. Outdoor activities abound, ranging from hiking to exploring natural reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
1,885
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.14°, 7.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,360
Local Cost
$1,685
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
80
English
55
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
306 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
24 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: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.