Bex is in the canton of Vaud, but only a few minutes from Valais (Saint-Maurice, Monthey). Here are the useful points of reference on the Valais side, particularly for residents of Bex who work, receive treatment or have family in Valais.
Emergencies and numbers in Valais
🚑 Life-threatening emergency
📞 Non-life-threatening emergency (24/7)
On-call doctor (Medgate), dental and psychiatric emergencies, and pharmacy.
Where to go in an emergency
- Hospital emergency departments (24/7): Hôpital du Valais in Sion and Viège (Visp), and Hôpital Riviera-Chablais in Rennaz (the closest to Bex).
- Permanence médicale du Chablais (Monthey): generally open every day from 9 am to 7 pm, for patients aged 4 and over. Opening hours may change: check before travelling.
The official list of on-call practices and pharmacies is kept up to date by the State of Valais: vs.ch/urgences.
Receiving treatment in Valais when you live in the canton of Vaud
Consulting a doctor or therapist in Valais is in principle possible for people resident in the canton of Vaud, subject to your insurance model. For a planned hospital stay, hospital list and tariff rules apply: see The healthcare system in Bex (canton of Vaud) and Insurance. In an emergency, call 144.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Last checked: October 2026. Source: State of Valais (vs.ch/urgences).