Monthey Property for Sale: Flats, Houses and Valais Access

Monthey is an industrial and commercial town in the Chablais region of the Valais, at the foot of the Val d'Illiez. The area has a long chemicals and manufacturing history, which supports local employment. It is a short drive from the Rhône valley motorway, the Lake Geneva shore around Villeneuve and Montreux, and the Portes du Soleil ski area.

That combination attracts commuters who work in the Riviera or Lausanne and want lower prices, plus people seeking access to winter sports without resort premiums.

Switzerland limits purchases by non-residents under the Lex Koller rules. Non-EU residents without a settled permit, and people living abroad, generally cannot buy a main or second home outside designated tourist developments. Permit holders who live in Switzerland can usually buy their own residence. Rules also differ by canton, so confirm your position with a Swiss notary before making an offer.

Buying costs include notary and land registry fees, cantonal transfer duty, and possibly property gains tax for the seller. See the Switzerland buying guide and mortgage guide for more.

Aigle, Ollon and Saxon are in the same stretch of the Rhône valley, while Martigny is further up. Montreux and Veytaux sit on the lake. The Switzerland page compares cantons.