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Avants (Les)Société des Intérêts des AvantsGare MOB CH-1833 Les Avants +41 21 964 55 35 |
> SLIDESHOW >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). |
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BlonayAdministration communaleRue des Oches 5 - Case postale 171 CH-1807 Blonay +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. |
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BrentSociété villageoise de Brent et environsCase postale 28 CH-1817 Brent (n.d.) |
An old village of Montreux, quite famous in the region for its yearly fair, established 1486 (every year in November). |
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CauxSociété de DéveloppementPO Box 6 CH-1824 Caux - |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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ChaillyAssociation des Intérêts de Chailly, Baugy, Les CrêtsCase postale 7 CH-1816 Chailly +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. |
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ChardonneAdministration communaleRue du Village 19 - Case postale 31 CH-1803 Chardonne +41 21 921 49 24 |
> SLIDESHOW >A winegrowers village at the gates of Vevey, on the slopes of Mont Pèlerin, where the Lavaux vineyards area meets the Swiss Riviera. |
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ChernexSociété de Développement de ChernexCP 37 CH-1822 Chernex-sur-Montreux (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. |
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Chillon (Château de)Avenue de Chillon 21 CH-1820 Veytaux +41 21 966 89 10 |
> SLIDESHOW >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! |
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ClarensAssociation des Intérêts de ClarensRue du Lac 140 CH-1815 Clarens +41 21 964 70 06 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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Col de Jaman |
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. |
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CorseauxGreffe municipalRue du Village 4 CH-1802 Corseaux +41 21 925 40 11 |
A little village at the gates of Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera. |
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Corsier-sur-VeveyAdministration communaleRue du Château 4 - Case postale 75 CH-1804 Corsier-sur-Vevey +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. |
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Dent de Jaman |
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! |
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GlionAIG - Association des Intérêts de GlionCase postale 16 CH-1823 Glion --- |
> SLIDESHOW >The village overlooking Montreux, on the road to Caux and on the MGN railway line connecting Montreux to the Rochers-de-Naye summit. |
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Gorges du ChauderonSociété de développement de la Vieille-Ville de Montreux c/o Vincent Favrod, présidentQuartier des Tilleuls 6 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 963 46 67 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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JongnyGreffe municipalRoute de Châtel 38 CH-1805 Jongny +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. |
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Les TenassesCoopérative des PléiadesCase postale 12 CH-1807 Blonay +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. |
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Merdasson |
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. |
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Mont-Pèlerin (Le)CH-1801 Le Mont-Pèlerin - Montreux-Vevey Tourisme (Vevey Office)La Grenette, Grande-Place 29 CH-1800 Vevey +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! |
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MontreuxAdministration communaleGrand'Rue 73 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 962 77 77 |
> SLIDESHOWS >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. |
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Pléiades (Les)Coopérative des PléiadesCase postale 12 CH-1807 Blonay +41 21 926 82 30 |
> SLIDESHOW >A summit above Blonay, with beautiful panoramas. An ideal place for hikes in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. |
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Planches (Les)Société de développement de la Vieille Ville de MontreuxQuartier des Tilleuls 6 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 963 46 67 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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Rochers-de-Naye (Les)Montreux-Riviera TourismeRue du Théâtre 5 CH-1820 Montreux +41 21 962 84 84 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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Saint-LégierAdministration communaleRoute des Deux-Villages 23 CH-1806 St-Légier +41 21 943 01 20 |
A village above Vevey, on the Swiss Riviera, on the slopes of the Pléiades Mountain. |
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TavelAssociation des Intérêts de TavelCh. Ancien-Four 11 CH-1815 Clarens +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. |
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TerritetAssociation des Intérêts de TerritetAvenue de Chillon 59 CH-1821 Territet +41 21 961 23 16 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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Tour-de-Peilz (La)Maison de CommuneGrand-Rue 46 CH-1814 La Tour-de-Peilz +41 21 977 01 11 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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Vernexp.a. Commune de MontreuxGrand'Rue 73 CH-1820 Montreux +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. |
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VeveyAdministration communaleHôtel de Ville CH-1800 Vevey +41 21 925 53 84 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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VeytauxAdministration communaleRue du They 1 - Case postale 103 CH-1820 Veytaux +41 21 966 05 55 |
> SLIDESHOW >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. |
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Villard (Vallon de)Société des intérêts du Vallon de VillardLa Pacoresse - Route d'Adversan 5 CH-1832 Chamby +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. |
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VilleneuveCommune de Villeneuve - Maison de VilleCase postale 16 CH-1844 Villeneuve +41 21 967 97 00 |
> SLIDESHOW >The last town on the northern shore of Lake Léman (Lake of Geneva), gate to the Chablais area. Natural reserve of Les Grangettes just nearby, for nice hikes. |
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