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Montreux
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Resort Information
Montreux, on the sunny side of Lake Geneva, enjoys a wonderful climate. Surrounded by vineyard clad hills and snow-capped peaks it is a cosmopolitan town renowned for its jazz festival, lakeside promenade, shops, cafés and the famous Chillon Castle. Belle Epoque paddle steamers chug from port to port and the Golden Pass Express train with its Pullman cars runs right along the shore.
Chocolate Train (pre-bookable)
Take a journey on the authentic Pullman Express railway. Leaving from Montreux, and passing through Gruyères and Broc, you will discover the country of the celebrated Gruyères cheese and delicious Swiss milk chocolate. Your day trip includes:
• 1st class return rail travel
• coffee and croissant on departure
• entry to Gruyères cheese factory
• chocolate tasting at the Cailler/Nestlé factory
To avoid dissapointment pre-book this excursion for £34, on booking a date must be specified (this excursion is only available after the 1st June and available on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday).
Golden Pass round trip (pre-bookable)
The GoldenPass Line takes you from shimmering Lake Geneva and Montreux, through vineyards and country estates, on to Gstaad and the home of gourmet food. Stop for lunch (own expense) in Gstaad at one of the delightful restaurants, and explore the pretty town made up of typical Swiss Chalets. Then take the return journey back to Montreux.
As the world's first panoramic train this journey provides spectacular views of some of Switzerland's prettiest landscapes. Pre-book this excursion for £44, guests must specify date of travel at time of booking.
Our Opinion
• Breathtaking landscape • The region is rich in culture with many interesting museums, galleries and festivals • A huge variety of sightseeing possibilities including famous train and boat journeys, vineyards, spas, alpine gardens and country fairs
Activities
• all activities are in various locations around the lake • walking • cycling • wine tasting in the Lavaux vineyards • indoor/outdoor swimming • water-skiing • rafting • kayaking • golf • Montreux Jazz Festival July 3-18
Facilities
• bars • cafés • cinemas • casino • shops • boutiques • museums
Getting About
The sights and towns of Lake Geneva are all very accessible. There is an extensive network of public transport that includes trains, boats and buses to help you make the most of your stay. All guests receive a FREE Riviera Card that entitles you to FREE travel on the VMCV bus network and offers up to 50% at most local attractions and on some trains.
Sightseeing
Château de Chillon - Wonderful historical architecture in a spectacular setting
Geneva - A city rich in history and culture
Lake Cruise - Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the second biggest lake in central Europe
Chocolate Train (pre-bookable)
A perfect trip for chocolate and cheese lovers alike - £34
Golden Pass Round Trip (pre-bookable)
Gourmet food in a chique and picturesque setting - £44
Lausanne - A vibrant and dynamic city
Museums - Over 50 museums within an hour of Montreux, these include the Olympic museum Lausanne, the Castle in Gruyère, the Castle and wine museum in Aigle, and the Red Cross museum in Geneva.
Excursions are taken independently using Swiss transport. If you decide on the Swiss Pass option a high percentage of the excursions and museum entrance fees will be FREE or substantially discounted.
Twin Centre Suggestion
TOUR SUGGESTION
Stay in Montreux as part of a tour. 1st class with Swiss Rail, the Golden Pass Tour travels through the inspiring alpine scenery of Switzerland as the tour visits three lakeside towns. The tour starts in Lucerne with the famous Chapel Bridge, then moves onto Interlaken it's lakes and the Bernese Oberland Mountains, and the tour is rounded off in picturesque Montreux. See page 192 for further details.
Walking along the promenade and strolling around the town admiring its architecture can be fascinating. Montreux boasts one of the most pleasing lakeside walks from Villeneuve the whole way to Vevey. There are walks to and around the vineyards on the sunny slopes of the hills climbing up from Lake Geneva. More adventurous walkers should take a trip to the Rocheur-de-Naye. It's possible to walk further than you would normally and use the excellent transport network for your return journey. uuu
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