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Major city · Switzerland

Val d'Illiez

Spend 1–2 days for ski or summer hiking; train from Aigle takes 45 min, then local bus to resorts.

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Val d'Illiez is a small Alpine valley in Valais with three ski villages (Champéry, Les Crosets, Champoussin) in the Portes du Soleil area. A single day covers the main lifts and a walk in the village; a second day adds a hike or extra ski runs.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CHF
Best months
Dec–Apr (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
avoid Late October–early December (limited ski lifts)
Airport
none nearby

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Val d'Illiez: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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  • Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Val d'Illiez117 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Val d'Illiez, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee in a caféCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
  • Street or quick mealAlpine lunch (sandwich, soup)CHF 12–18 (≈ US$15–25)
  • Budget bedHotel Portes du Soleil double, a night, per roomCHF 120 (≈ US$150)
  • Mid-range bedHotel Portes du Soleil double, a night, per roomCHF 150 (≈ US$190)
  • High-end bedHotel Portes du Soleil double, a night, per roomCHF 200 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · Mid CHF 130 (≈ US$170) · High CHF 200 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Champéry ski villageLes Crosets ski areaPortes du Soleil ski network
Airports
none nearby: arrive by land or via another city

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

  2. Feb

    Best

  3. Mar

    Best

  4. Apr

    Best

  5. May

    not flagged

  6. Jun

    Best

  7. Jul

    Best

  8. Aug

    Best

  9. Sep

    Best

  10. Oct

    Avoid*

  11. Nov

    Avoid

  12. Dec

    Care*

Best: Jan–Apr, Jun–Sep. Mixed: Dec. Avoid: Oct–Nov. Month by month →

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Val d'Illiez: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Hourly AOMC train from Aigle (45 min to Val‑d'Illiez, 1 h to Champéry); local bus to Les Crosets/Champoussin; taxis available (~CHF 50 from Val‑d'Illiez).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Champéry

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h

AOMC train from Aigle, 1 h; walk 5 min to village centre

Main ski base with lifts to Les Crosets.

Les Crosets

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h 15 min

Bus from Val‑d'Illiez, 10 min (check schedule)

Ski runs on the Portes du Soleil circuit.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Portes du Soleil

From CHF 58 (basic) to CHF 69 (en‑suite).

Hôtel de la Télécabine

From CHF 90.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel Portes du Soleil double1 × 1 night × CHF 150CHF 150
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 130CHF 260
AOMC train Aigle → Val‑d'Illiez (return)2 × CHF 45 · checkCHF 90
Portes du Soleil ski‑pass (3‑day)2 × CHF 200 · checkCHF 400
eSIM data (1 week)2 × CHF 25 · checkCHF 50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeCHF 95
Trip total≈ CHF 523 per person per day, bed includedCHF 1,045≈ US$1,400

2026 estimate in CHF; flights and ski‑passes excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee in a caféCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
Alpine lunch (sandwich, soup)CHF 12–18 (≈ US$15–25)
Ski lift ticket (single day)checkCHF 70–90 (≈ US$90–120)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

The valley is safe for tourists; watch mountain weather changes and limited night transport.
  • Only a handful of train connections per day; check the timetable before travel.
  • Winter road closures may affect the exit 18 St‑Triphon route.

Emergency numbers

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
Rega Air‑Rescue
1414

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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police117
  • Ambulance144
  • Rega Air‑Rescue1414

Embassy

US consulate in Geneva (check address); other embassies in Bern.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Aigle → Val‑d'Illiez (AOMC): about CHF 30 (≈ US$40) return, 45 min (check)
  • Taxi Val‑d'Illiez → Champéry: about CHF 50 (≈ US$65)

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  • Entschuldigung / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry
  • Merci — Thank you
  • C’est combien ? — How much is it?
  • Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Val d'Illiez. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Apr (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Late October–early December (limited ski lifts)
  2. 0 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast
  4. 2 day-trips, door to door
  5. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add ski‑pass cost to trip_budget extras.
  2. Link to Portes du Soleil lift‑ticket page.

Meanwhile

Back to Switzerland

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