Nature in all its splendour
Did you know that Montreux Riviera is one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland? Start exploring it! By train, boat or on foot, you’ll be sure to get an eyeful!
Set between Lake Geneva, terraced vineyards and mountain peaks, Montreux Riviera is truly enchanting. One never gets tired of it, whatever season or means of transport. Tourist trains, panoramic or rack-rail trains combine comfort with contemplation on the lakeshores or in the mountains. The signposted paths reveal the most stunning panoramas at your pace. On a more romantic level, the Belle-Epoque boats invite you to admire the beauty of nature from the lake.
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Rochers-de-Naye and Dent de Jaman
Rochers-de-Naye and Jaman are famous for their view of Lake Geneva and the Alps. In winter, this resort offers something for the whole family. The ski slopes at an altitude of 2,042 m offer excellent snow conditions as soon as winter sets in.
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GoldenPass Panoramic
Spend over two and a half hours admiring the vineyards, lakeland, Alps, meadows, and wooden chalets. GoldenPass coaches feature panoramic windows, ensuring full immersion in this picture-postcard slice of Switzerland. Booking is highly recommended for this renowned train line in high season. From 11th December 2022, travellers will be able to go directly to Interlaken thanks to the GoldenPass Express.
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UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces
Lavaux is steeped in history: a sacred land shaped over the centuries by generations of winegrowing families, guardians of its spirit of place and custodians of its timeless charm.
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Cruise on Lake Geneva (CGN)
From Lausanne, reach one of the forty Swiss or French ports, and let yourself be carried away by the exceptional scenery of Lake Geneva. Whether you're on a romantic or gourmet cruise, or simply want to sail across the lake, the CGN boats are a must for your holidays in Switzerland.
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Narcissi in bloom
A key attraction during Belle Epoque period, the flowers, also known as “May snow”, are ideally admired during unaccompanied walks or guided tours along marked trails. Wild narcissi bloom in April and May and transform the meadows above Montreux and Vevey into immaculately white, perfumed landscapes, a phenomenon described by writer Ernest Hemingway.
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Lavaux Express
The Lavaux Express is an enchanting little train on wheels which carries it passengers through some of the most beautiful scenery in Switzerland: the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards. Wine tourism enthusiasts can combine the ride with wine tastings or a walk through the vines.
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Lavaux Panoramic
Trains that run on wheels not railways! In high season (Apr-Oct), these two trains meander through the steep vineyards of Lavaux so that visitors can admire the stunning views over the vineyards. The Lavaux Express operates the Lutry-Aran-Grandvaux-Lutry and the Cully-Riex-Epesses-Dézaley-Cully lines. A special train offers wine cellar tours three evenings a week. The Lavaux-Panoramic line runs from Chexbres to either Saint-Saphorin village or Chardonne village with a welcome stop along the way to enable visitors to sample some local wines.
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The cog railway Montreux - Rochers-de-Naye
Take the cog railway from Montreux to the Rochers-de-Naye and take in one of the most stunning panoramic views in Switzerland, over the mountains of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Once here, there’s a whole host of family activities for visitors to enjoy.
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Plein Ciel panoramic lift
Admire sweeping views of the Riviera and surrounding area from the panoramic platform atop the Plein Ciel tower at the summit of Mont Pèlerin. The elevator remains closed in case of strong wind or bad weather. Opening and closing information is available on their website.
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