Avants (Les)
CH-1833 Les AvantsGare MOB
Contact: +41 21 964 55 35
A pretty village in the Heights of Montreux, at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Situated on the MOB narrow-gauge railway line, it is the gateway to Pays-d'Enhaut (Vaud Prealps).
Blonay
CH-1807 BlonayRue des Oches 5 - Case postale 171
Contact: +41 21 926 82 30
A village above Vevey, on the Pléiades Mountain slopes. It's the end station of the railway line of the Blonay-Chamby Railway Museum.
Brent
CH-1817 BrentCase postale 28
Contact: (n.d.)
An old village of Montreux, quite famous in the region for its yearly fair, established 1486 (every year in November).
Caux
CH-1824 CauxPO Box 6
Contact: -
High above Montreux, at 1,000-1,200 m above sea, a small village around a beautiful ancient palace, with a breathtaking view over the Lake of Geneva and the mountains.
Château de Chillon
CH-1820 VeytauxAvenue de Chillon 21
Contact: +41 21 966 89 10
Castle of Chillon, one of the most beautiful medieval castles of Switzerland, in Veytaux near Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera. A very interesting castle-museum!
Chailly
CH-1816 ChaillyCase postale 7
Contact: +41 21 964 72 22
Now a part of the Municipality of Montreux, this village is situated right at the freeway exit. Integrated in the urban area but keeping a small village nucleus.
Chardonne
CH-1803 ChardonneRue du Village 19 - Case postale 31
Contact: +41 21 921 49 24
A winegrowers village at the gates of Vevey, on the slopes of Mont Pèlerin, where the Lavaux vineyards area meets the Swiss Riviera.
Chernex
CH-1822 Chernex-sur-MontreuxCP 37
Contact: (n.d.)
The village of Chernex, the hamlet of Chamby, terminus of the scenic steam train Blonay-Chamby, Sonzier with its easy access to the natural splendours of the Gorges du Chauderon are located between lake, vineyards, and mountains.
Clarens
CH-1815 ClarensRue du Lac 140
Contact: +41 21 964 70 06
A small village in the Municipality of Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera, linked to the souvenir of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky and many others.
Col de Jaman
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Col de Jaman, near Dent de Jaman (Jaman Peak, alt. 1875 m), is a mountain pass connecting the Swiss Riviera to the Pays-d'Enhaut and Saanenland, in the Prealps. Bad road from Les Avants, no road to the other side.
Corseaux
CH-1802 CorseauxRue du Village 4
Contact: +41 21 925 40 11
A little village at the gates of Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera.
Corsier-sur-Vevey
CH-1804 Corsier-sur-VeveyRue du Château 4 - Case postale 75
Contact: +41 21 925 92 90
At the gates of Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera, the village where Charlie Chaplin retired and lived until his death.
Dent de Jaman
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1,875 m above the sea, this wild peak looks unattainable when you see it from Montreux. But it's easily reachable by a trail, and the panoramic view from the summit is breathtaking!
Glion
CH-1823 GlionCase postale 16
Contact: ---
The village overlooking Montreux, on the road to Caux and on the MGN railway line connecting Montreux to the Rochers-de-Naye summit.
Gorges du Chauderon
CH-1820 MontreuxQuartier des Tilleuls 6
Contact: +41 21 963 46 67
Only a few minutes away from Montreux Old Town, a wild track along the Baye river, a cool hike during hot summer days. Many hikes possible, up to Les Avants and beyond.
Jongny
CH-1805 JongnyRoute de Châtel 38
Contact: +41 21 921 57 69
Near Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera, Jongny is a village built on the southern slope of the Mont-Pèlerin summit, at some 600m above sea level.
Les Tenasses
CH-1807 BlonayCase postale 12
Contact: +41 21 926 82 30
The Tenasses marsh and peat bog is a protected area of national importance located near Lally, above Blonay, close to the summit of the Pléiades, which marks the beginning of the Vaud Pre-Alps.
Merdasson
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1,858 m above the sea, this mountain situated between Dent de Jaman and Rochers-de-Naye looks like a pyramid when seen from Montreux. Easily reachable for a hike, as the train to Naye stops at La Perche, just 60 m below the summit.
Mont-Pèlerin (Le)
CH-1800 VeveyLa Grenette, Grande-Place 29
Contact: +41 848 86 84 84
A mountain above Chardonne, overlooking the Swiss Riviera and Lavaux. For a panoramic view, take the lift of the Plein Ciel telecom tower!
Montreux
CH-1820 MontreuxGrand'Rue 73
Contact: +41 21 962 77 77
Located on the shore of Lake Geneva and on the first slopes of the Prealps, Montreux hosts the famous Montreux Jazz Festival and the Christmas Market. It's an ideal starting point to discover the Swiss Riviera.
Pléiades (Les)
CH-1807 BlonayCase postale 12
Contact: +41 21 926 82 30
A summit above Blonay, with beautiful panoramas. An ideal place for hikes in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.
Planches (Les)
CH-1820 MontreuxQuartier des Tilleuls 6
Contact: +41 21 963 46 67
Montreux Old Town, easy to reach from downtown (10min walk). The real Montreux, a kind of little Montmartre with artists, workshops, restaurants, etc. Starting point for hikes in the mountains.
Rochers-de-Naye (Les)
CH-1820 MontreuxRue du Théâtre 5
Contact: +41 21 962 84 84
High above Montreux, 2,045m over the sea, only reachable by train or trek, a unique mountain paradise and starting point for many spectacular hikes. Breathtaking panoramas over lake and hinterland.
Saint-Légier
CH-1806 St-LégierRoute des Deux-Villages 23
Contact: +41 21 943 01 20
A village above Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera, on the slopes of the Pléiades Mountain.
Tavel
CH-1815 ClarensCh. Ancien-Four 11
Contact: +41 21 964 50 58
Tavel, just above Clarens, is one of the small villages that make up this constellation of places known as Montreux.
Territet
CH-1821 TerritetAvenue de Chillon 59
Contact: +41 21 961 23 16
A former tourist mecca, internationally known resort, with an important architectural heritage. It's the village where Sissi, Empress of Austria, was sojourning when she was assassinated as she went in Geneva for a lake cruise.
Tour-de-Peilz (La)
CH-1814 La Tour-de-PeilzGrand-Rue 46
Contact: +41 21 977 01 11
A little town nested between Vevey and Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera. The Swiss Museum of Games is located in the Castle of La Tour-de-Peilz.
Vernex
CH-1820 MontreuxGrand'Rue 73
Contact: +41 21 962 77 70
Vernex is one of the old hamlets of Montreux, now totally included in the urban area, just west of the train station.
Vevey
CH-1800 VeveyHôtel de Ville
Contact: +41 21 925 53 84
The old city of Vevey is dotted with historical monuments and museums bearing witness to its rich heritage. In addition, a large variety of boutiques and craftsmen can be found in the narrow paved streets, displaying their know-how and wares.
Veytaux
CH-1820 VeytauxRue du They 1 - Case postale 103
Contact: +41 21 966 05 55
Believe it or not, the Castle of Chillon is not situated in Montreux, but in Veytaux, the only village that refused to join the new Commune of Montreux back in 1962.
Villard (Vallon de)
CH-1832 ChambyLa Pacoresse - Route d'Adversan 5
Contact: +41 21 964 39 71
Above Montreux, on the other side of the mountain overlooking Les Avants to the west, the beautiful Villard Valley is a perfect place for hikes and, in May, to see incredible fields of narcissus.
Villeneuve
CH-1844 VilleneuveCase postale 16
Contact: +41 21 967 97 00