Monthey, Administrative hub in Valais, Switzerland
Monthey functions as a central municipality in the Valais Canton, positioned near the Swiss Alps with direct connections to surrounding mountain regions.
The area of Monthey contains archaeological evidence from Roman settlements, leading to its development as a regional administrative center through centuries.
The Espace historique du Vieux-Monthey maintains a collection of local artifacts and buildings that represent the evolution of the region.
The municipality operates under postal code 1870, with specific subdivisions for Choex and Les Giettes using code 1871 for mail distribution.
The administration actively promotes employment opportunities within its municipal structure, contributing to the local workforce development.
Location: Monthey District
Location: Canton of Valais
Elevation above the sea: 408 m
Shares border with: Collombey-Muraz, Massongex, Troistorrents, Vionnaz
Website: https://monthey.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.25000,6.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
Pont gazoduc Bex-Monthey
2.2 km
Bec du Corbeau
6.7 km
Pointe de Bellevue
4.9 km
Pointe de Chésery
12.4 km
Église de Morgins
7.3 km
Arbignon château
2 km
Tête du Géant
10.8 km
Tour de Don
8.1 km
Castle
408 m
Dent de Valère
6.2 km
Saint-Triphon et Charpigny
5.4 km
Château-Vieux
299 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Immaculée Conception de Monthey
392 m
St Blaise Chapel
5.5 km
Le Morclan
7.7 km
Pointe du Midi
8.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Saint-Bernard-et-Saint-Martin de Vonnes
8.5 km
Chapelle de l'Essert
8.5 km
Plaza
249 m
Théâtre du Crochetan
541 m
Saint-Maurice church and clock tower
6.7 km
Notre-Dame du Pont chapel
317 m
Mills of the Tine
3.3 km
City hall
2.1 km
Du Fay de Lavallaz Castle
1.9 km
Chapelle des Rois-Mages
1.5 km
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church
3.3 km
Saint-Sylvestre church and rectory
1.1 kmReviews
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