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Hundreds of places of interest and major international resorts within one hour from Montreux
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This small town on Lake Geneva is the pearl of the Swiss Riviera. Welcoming visitors from throughout the whole world has become a way of life for this charming place, which is home to just over 20,000 inhabitants. In summer the towns pulse quickens as a diverse and vibrant public from all over the world gets into the spirit of the famous jazz festival. In Montreux every season is wonderful. In the background the Alps form a magnificent panorama as well as being an all-year-round sports paradise. The colourful, palm-lined lake promenade offers up countless treasures as you make your way along it: small coves suitable for bathing that are ideal for celebrations of every kind and where crowds of students and families gather on warm summer evenings, panoramic terraces and international restaurants, a conference centre whose cultural agenda could not be more international, and for history lovers an imposing 13th-century castle accessible by foot from the lakeside promenade. Major cities are also within easy reach. Lausanne and Geneva are just 20 minutes and an hour away respectively from Montreux.
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| Buy, Sell and Rent ONLINE in English for the
international English speaking community in Switzerland and beyond ! Free
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| Looking for Swiss Army knives, Freddie Mercury, Queen or Montreux Jazz Festival items? We surely have what you are looking for. We have hundreds of different souvenirs and some are here for you to discover.
Our shop is located in the heart of Montreux, on the main street at number 24. Opposite the covered market and a few meters from the famous statue of Freddie Mercury who is at the bottom of the plaza by the lake side.
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FREE AND DISCOUNTED TRANSPORT
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To visit places of interest,take advantage of your Riviera Leisure Card (free bus transport VMCV ) or purchase the Regional Train Pass.
Please see below for details.
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 | Riveria Card
| When staying in Montreux,take advantage of the Riviera Card Discover our region in all its diversity!
The themes of this card are :
- Transport
- Excursions
- Culture
- Leisure
You qualify for free public transport (VMCV Bus, see below for bus routes) and 50% reduction on train excursions as well as museum and theme park entrance tickets.
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| In one hour, you climb by rack railway train from the palm trees on the lake shore to the edelweiss flowering above.
A real headland overlooking the town of Montreux, les Rochers-de-Naye provides the most spectacular view of Lake Geneva and its surrounding Alps. On a clear day, you'll see the Eiger, the Mont Blanc massif and Geneva's famous waterspout.
Les Rochers-de-Naye also offers numerous activities for groups or indivi-duals, most notably the brand new "Marmot's Paradise" centre.
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| 20 minutes above Montreux,is Les Avants.
A great base for both winter and summer activities.the funicular les Avants-Sonloup takes its guests to one of the Riviera’s belvedere, laying magnificently among forests, mountains and vegetation.
The whiteness of the narcissi fields in the springtime
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| Sitting above Montreux,10 minutes by train,with spectacular vistas of the lake and mountains,
is the small peaceful village of Glion.
Glion is an excellent base for many different walks and hikes, yet it is still within short distance of the resort of Montreux.
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| Les Pleiades is located 1400 meters above Vevey.
By train it takes 1 hour,car 30-45 minutes (park at Lally)
During the winter,Les Pleiades provides 5 ski runs,ideal for beginners and the family.
During the summer,not only does Les Pleiades offer fantastic views but also,excellent walks or major hikes.
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 | Mount Pelerin (Above Vevey)
| Passing between lake, vines, orchards and forests, the funicular offers the most enjoyable approach to the vantage points of the Chardonne and Mont-Pèlerin. After this pleasant ascent, you can get to know the pathways through the vineyards, their gastronomy and local wines.
Open all year
Gastronomic and country restaurant
Access (by funicular) to PLEIN CIEL
Glass lift Plein Ciel - Mont Pèlerin
A few seconds in the panoramic lift and from the top of the tour you have a 360 degree « all-roundview” of the countryside, Lake Geneva and the Alps.
When you have seen enough, you can set off to discover the footpaths, nature’s delights and the Vaud landscape, as seen from on high.
Open daily from Easter to October
Footpath Mont-Pèlerin - Plein-Ciel (about 1h.30 one way), bus on request for groupe only
Restaurant on the Mont-Pèlerin and mountain-restaurant «Défiran»
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