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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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