Cries (Vollèges)
in Entremont District of Canton du Valais, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.092 and 7.175 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 5' 31" and E 7° 10' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:17 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 9:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-05-23 08:16:57

Explore Cries (Vollèges)

Cries (Vollèges) in Entremont District (Canton du Valais) is located in Switzerland about 61 mi (or 97 km) south of Bern, the country's capital.

Local time in Cries (Vollèges) is now 10:17 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 13 airports in the wider vicinity of Cries (Vollèges), of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Sion Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), North-West. We found 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint-Maurice, Sitten, Saint-Rhemy, San Leonardo and Saint-Oyen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 10%
Air Humidity 82%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 24th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 25th of May 2024

10°C (49 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 26th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

W Verbier

Address
2,8 mi
RUE DE MEDRAN 70
1936 Bagnes
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Nevai

Address
2,4 mi
Route de Verbier Station 55
1936 Verbier
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Chalet de Flore

Address
2,7 mi
RUE DE MEDRAN 20
01936 Verbier
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Montagne Alternative

Address
4,8 mi
Commeire 2
1937 Orsières
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Des Bains de Saillon

Address
5,7 mi
Route du Centre Thermal 14
1913 Saillon
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 23:59


Le Montpelier

Address
2,2 mi
Rue du Centre Sportif
1936 Verbier
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bristol Garni

Address
2,6 mi
Route des Creux 4
1936 Verbier
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 23:30 - 8:00)
Weekend: closed


Cordee des Alpes

Address
2,4 mi
ROUTE DU CENTRE SPORTIF 24
1936 VERBIER
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Oh ! Cousin, épisode 10 | Bagnes, capitale de la raclette

Published: December 11, 2014
Length: 00:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Oh ! Festival

http://goo.gl/3Zf1vF.


Alpen 2009 Saxon Pass

Published: October 22, 2009
Length: 37:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: markimaky

Piet und seine Freunde.


video3.mov: Verbier trail run to pierre avoi

Published: August 04, 2011
Length: 51:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: joostschreve

See the entire trip at http://www.everytrail.com. Probably the most spectacular trail run i've ever done. Quite easily reachable above verbier by car.


video1.mov: Verbier trail run to pierre avoi

Published: August 04, 2011
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: joostschreve

See the entire trip at http://www.everytrail.com. Probably the most spectacular trail run i've ever done. Quite easily reachable above verbier by car.


Allz skiboards - more snow - Verbier - Swiss - gopro

Published: January 20, 2010
Length: 17:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Martins Miculis

Swiss, Verbier. Friend with GoPro and 183cm fat pow skis is following me in off-slope, im on allz skiboards, 94cm. That was not so easy, but i know if i would have revel8 condors, i could go...


Cycling Col du Lein (1658m)

Published: August 30, 2010
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cycling the Alps

http://www.cyclingthealps.com cycled Col du Lein (1658m). The website gives a full screen virtual experience of cycling in the alps. All information on the web about passes is very easy accessible...


Schitterende bergwandeling naar de Pierre Avoi (rotspunt bij Verbier)

Published: July 16, 2014
Length: 30:08 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: lieberthee

Met onze vrienden als gidsen eerst met de auto naar Croix de Coeur. Dan de middelzware bergwandeling naar de top van de Pierre Avoi. Woest berglandschap met schitterende uitzichten en een berg.


Verbier Mountain Biking 2008 - The Farm Track part 1

Published: July 22, 2008
Length: 59:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Richie Jones

Scruffy and Daz ride the top part of the farm track in Verbier Switzerland.


Chez Simon Ski Run La Tzoumaz Verbier

Published: May 25, 2009
Length: 25:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: msej449

Ski run down from Savoleyres (summit La Tzoumaz - Verbier) to the Chez Simon restaurant [20MB].


PYSTY

Published: November 09, 2009
Length: 53:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Faatoor

PYSTY: Kuvattu maaliskuussa 2009 Kuvaus: Mikael Rinnetmäki Leikkaus: Teemu Lahtela La Grave, Bruson, Verbier.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Verbier

Verbier is a village located in south-western Switzerland in the canton of Valais. It is one of the largest holiday resort and ski areas in the Swiss Alps and is recognized as one of the premiere "off-piste" resorts in the world. Some areas are covered with snow all year. Many top skiers have settled in the Verbier area in order to take advantage of the steep slopes, varied conditions and resort culture.

Located at 46.1, 7.21667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland, Villages in Valais, Climbs in cycle racing

Col du Lein

Col du Lein (el. 1623 m. ) is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It connects Saxon in the valley of the Rhone River and Vollèges in the Val de Bagnes.

Located at 46.1133, 7.15917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of Valais, Mountain passes of the Alps

Le Châble

Le Châble is a village in Bagnes, Valais, Switzerland, below the ski resort of Verbier. The local St. Bernard Express Train runs from Martigny and finishes in Le Châble. This service is regularly used by tourists from Geneva airport en route to Verbier. Since 1984, Le Châble has had a sister village relationship with Mishicot, Wisconsin.

Located at 46.0833, 7.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Switzerland

capture of the webcam Verbier: Hauptplatz, Place Centrale

Verbier: Hauptplatz, Place Centrale, Verbier (source)

capture of the webcam Chamoille: Bruson − Sommet de la Pasay

Chamoille: Bruson − Sommet de la Pasay, Chamoille (source)

capture of the webcam Verbier: and the Médran ski area

Verbier: and the Médran ski area, Verbier (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Cries (Vollèges)