Sarreyer Guide & Reviews Chalets, Cabins, Mountain Holiday Homes For Rent - Sarreyer, Valais
Sarreyer is a year round destination sitting in the heart of the stunning Valais canton of Switzerland. Perched on a sunny hillside at 1,240m on the right bank of the Dranse, the old wooden chalets that line the historic narrow lanes get scorched during the peak summer months with temperatures often reaching 30°C+.
The village is like a museum where time has stood still. The old water powered flour mill still grinds the wheat which is used to make the local breads! With its 230 residents, the village only has one shop and one restaurant but there is a wider selection of shops, bars and restaurants in nearby Le Châble and Verbier.
| Key facts... | |
|---|---|
| Canton | Valais |
| Nearest airport | Sion (25 miles) |
| Main town | Martigny (27km) |
| Nearest train station | Le Châble (5 miles) |
| Bars & pubs | 2 |
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Shops | 1 |
| Skiing | ✔ |
| Summer skiing | ✔ Saas Fee & Zermatt |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Waterparks | ✔ Martigny |
| Wine tours | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
Featured Sarreyer Chalets
Sarreyer Holiday Rentals
Holiday homes to rent in Sarreyer are a mix of lovely chalets and apartments in larger residences. The main things people look for in a holiday rental during the summer is a BBQ and during the winter a log fire and you'll find that most of the self catering properties are equipped with both!
Renting a Sarreyer chalet or apartment is great value when compared to hotel prices and cater for couples on weekend breaks to family holidays and groups.
Things To See & DO
Sarreyer is a place to visit any time of year and there is never a dull moment. Some of the more popular activities include....
Skiing
Sarreyer is fortunate to have the world famous chic and international ski resort of Verbier on its doorstep. The drive takes 15-20 minutes during the winter and once in the resort, the gateway to the 4 Valleys ski area is via the Medran ski lift. For apres-ski, there are many cafes, fantastic restaurants, wine bars and nightclubs to keep you entertained until the early hours.
Wine Trail
The Valais Wine Trail is not to be missed if you want to experience the local reds and whites of the region. There are around 50 different grape varieties grown in the Canton although Pinot Noir, Chasselas and Gamayby account for nearly 85% of the 45 million liters of wine produced each year.
Details of the various vineyards offering tours and wine tasting can be found here Wines of Valais
Thermal Spas
Leukerbad is a famous alpine resort known for its thermal springs. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there and the thermal spas are open throughout the year. So if the weather is not great or you just want a day away from the slopes, Leukerbad is a great day out.
Our view on Sarreyer
Sarreyer is best described as one of those lakes & mountains destinations you will go back to time after time. A very pretty area, full of life, excellent value and a perfect family holiday destination. Sarreyer is also a great base to explore the other beautiful resorts in Valais such as the thermal spa resort of Leukerbad and the pretty medieval village of Grimentz.
