2 7-room Apartments & Houses for sale in Praz-de-Fort

Orsières is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Canton: Valais
Area: 164.9 km²

Population

3'303residents

Median taxable income

CHF 57'803

Vacancy

0.46%

Foreign residents

17.5%

Dwellings

3'043

Jobs (FTE)

1'259

Tax multiplier

120%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Praz-de-Fort, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

1'259 full-time-equivalent jobs across 303 businesses — services make up 57% of employment, industry 32% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'259FTE total

Primary10.4%

Secondary32.2%

Tertiary57.4%

Land use

2% built-up, 15% agricultural, 29% forest. Measured across 16'489 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement4.1%

Agriculture33.2%

Forest62.7%

Water0.0%

Election Results

Mitte led the 2023 National Council election with 47.0%, ahead of FDP at 20.2%.

Source BFS

Mitte

47.0%

FDP

20.2%−4.1 pp

SVP

19.1%+7.1 pp

SP

6.4%−2.3 pp

Grüne

5.3%−1.6 pp

GLP

1.5%+1.0 pp

PdA

0.5%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

49.9% of dwellings are primary residences; 50.1% are second homes (2026). The Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies here — new second-home construction is restricted.

Source BFS

Primary residences49.9%

Second homes50.1%

Second-home quota > 20% — Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies

Climate data

Annual mean -0.1°C with 2'285 mm of rain. Warmest in August (8.5°C), coldest in February (-7.4°C). Station: Col du Grand St-Bernard, 2472 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

-0.1°C

Annual mean

Mean -0.1°C

Rain 2285 mm

Sun ≈133 days

Col du Grand St-Bernard · 2472 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Col du Grand St-Bernard has risen by +1.9°C between the first 30 observed years (1818–1847) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+1.9°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1818–1847

Col du Grand St-Bernard · 2472 m.a.s.l. · 1818–2025

2 properties in Praz-de-Fort

Magnifique chalet à 10 minutes de la Fouly !

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CHF820'000.–

7 rooms155 m²

7 roomsCHF820'000.–155 m²

Plateau de Praz de Fort, 1943 Praz-de-Fort

"Magnifique chalet à 10 minutes de la Fouly !"

Building to be renovated according to your tastes and needs.

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CHF300'000.–

7 rooms251 m²

7 roomsCHF300'000.–251 m²

1943 Praz-de-Fort

"Building to be renovated according to your tastes and needs."

Infinite potential in the heart of Val Ferret: Your future bespoke project. Discover a rare opportunity in Praz-de-Fort: an authentic village building of 281 m² usable space, waiting for your vision to be reborn.Located in the center of the village, this multi-level property seduces with its generous volumes and unobstructed view of the surrounding mountains.The real asset? The convertible attics offering exceptional expansion potential.Whether you dream of a vast family home, a renovation project divided into several apartments, or a space combining private life and professional activity, the possibilities are endless.A rough diamond for lovers of stone and mountains.3 outdoor parking spaces are included. Orsières 1943 Praz-de-Fort is located in the Entremont district, in the Valais canton. The population in the Orsières political municipality has varied over the last five years with an average annual change of +0.8%, totaling 3,303 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2024). The tax rate is 12.9% (canton: 12.8%). Over the last five years, the average annual housing construction in the municipality was 0.4%, while the current vacancy rate is 0.5% (as of June 1, 2025). Property prices have changed by +14.6% over the last five years (canton: +22.4%).

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Spacieuse maison villageoise de 7.5 pièces au coeur d'Orsières

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CHF 460'000

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- Orsières -, 1937 Orsières

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CHF 480'000

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Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Praz-de-Fort?

2 apartments & houses are currently listed to buy in Praz-de-Fort on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Praz-de-Fort in?

Praz-de-Fort is located in the canton of Valais.

What is the population of Praz-de-Fort?

Praz-de-Fort has approximately 3'303 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Praz-de-Fort?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Praz-de-Fort is 120% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Praz-de-Fort?

2 apartments & houses are currently listed to buy in Praz-de-Fort on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Praz-de-Fort in?

Praz-de-Fort is located in the canton of Valais.

What is the population of Praz-de-Fort?

Praz-de-Fort has approximately 3'303 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Praz-de-Fort?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Praz-de-Fort is 120% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

2 properties in Praz-de-Fort

1 / 28

CHF820'000.–

7 rooms155 m²

7 roomsCHF820'000.–155 m²

Plateau de Praz de Fort, 1943 Praz-de-Fort

"Magnifique chalet à 10 minutes de la Fouly !"

1 / 13

CHF300'000.–

7 rooms251 m²

7 roomsCHF300'000.–251 m²

1943 Praz-de-Fort

"Building to be renovated according to your tastes and needs."

Infinite potential in the heart of Val Ferret: Your future bespoke project. Discover a rare opportunity in Praz-de-Fort: an authentic village building of 281 m² usable space, waiting for your vision to be reborn.Located in the center of the village, this multi-level property seduces with its generous volumes and unobstructed view of the surrounding mountains.The real asset? The convertible attics offering exceptional expansion potential.Whether you dream of a vast family home, a renovation project divided into several apartments, or a space combining private life and professional activity, the possibilities are endless.A rough diamond for lovers of stone and mountains.3 outdoor parking spaces are included. Orsières 1943 Praz-de-Fort is located in the Entremont district, in the Valais canton. The population in the Orsières political municipality has varied over the last five years with an average annual change of +0.8%, totaling 3,303 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2024). The tax rate is 12.9% (canton: 12.8%). Over the last five years, the average annual housing construction in the municipality was 0.4%, while the current vacancy rate is 0.5% (as of June 1, 2025). Property prices have changed by +14.6% over the last five years (canton: +22.4%).