7 Activities
Lavaux and Montreux: The Best of Leman Lake
Starts from
Geneva
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
7
Duration
11 hours
Length
78 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Geneva
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hours
Length
78 mi
Julia Del Olmo
Travel Expert
- Travel in time thanks to Chillon Castle at Montreux.
- Taste the Gruyere cheese and discover why is so famous.
- Walk between vineyards in Lavaux with the Alps infront of you.
This journey will lead you to the best of the Leman Lake: the Lavaux vineyards, World Heritage by UNESCO, and the Chillon Castle, where you will be transported to the Middle Age. Driving to this magnificent places you will fall in love with the region, the lake, the Alp mountains, the lovely small village, everything look like a postcard.
You will visit also Gruyere, where the famous cheese is produce, and you will enjoy this little village with some stunning views that will delight you.
You will visit also Gruyere, where the famous cheese is produce, and you will enjoy this little village with some stunning views that will delight you.
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This journey will lead you to the best of the Leman Lake: the Lavaux vineyards, World Heritage by UNESCO, and the Chillon Castle, where you will be transported to the Middle Age. Driving to this magnificent places you will fall in love with the region, the lake, the Alp mountains, the lovely small village, everything look like a postcard.
You will visit also Gruyere, where the famous cheese is produce, and you will enjoy this little village with some stunning views that will delight you.
You will visit also Gruyere, where the famous cheese is produce, and you will enjoy this little village with some stunning views that will delight you.
Julia Del Olmo
Travel Expert
- Travel in time thanks to Chillon Castle at Montreux.
- Taste the Gruyere cheese and discover why is so famous.
- Walk between vineyards in Lavaux with the Alps infront of you.
Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
78 mi0.4 mi
Lavaux and Gruyere: Wine and Cheese in Switzerland
Your first stop today is going to be Lavaux, the region of vineyards that will blow your mind. You will also visit Gruyere, the famous village where they produce the cheese and where you will have a wonderful cheese fondue. Then you will go to Chillon Castle and enjoy a magical sunset.
10:005 min
Panorama de Cully
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
From here, Bourg-en-Lavaux, you are going to take the Rue de la Cornise, and you will drive between the vineyards.
Enjoy the scenery!
Enjoy the scenery!
1.2 mi
5 min
10:1515 min
L'esplanade
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
This is a perfect spot to stop and take some pictures of the landscape: the vineyards, the lake, and the Alps. It is absolutely amazing, so, don't forget your camera.
3.1 mi
10 min
10:4530 min
Saint-Saphorin
Sights
Open Details
Stop in this beautiful village, Saint Saphorin. It is tiny but gorgeous with its stone houses and wonderful views. There are also a couple of places where you can have a cup of wine or a coffee and enjoy the views.
26.6 mi
40 min
12:001 hr 30 min
Chalet de Gruyères
Swiss Restaurant
Open Details
It is time to have lunch, and you will have it in this mythical restaurant, Chalet de Gruyeres.
I have no doubt about the menu: cheese fondue or raclette with some wine from Lavaux. If there is any place on the planet where you should have a fondue or raclette it is here. The raclette, as the fondue, is one of the Switzerland's traditional meals.
I have no doubt about the menu: cheese fondue or raclette with some wine from Lavaux. If there is any place on the planet where you should have a fondue or raclette it is here. The raclette, as the fondue, is one of the Switzerland's traditional meals.
0.4 mi
10 min
13:451 hr 30 min
Gruyères Castle
Sights
Open Details
The most emblematic building in the village is the Castle, from here you will have some stunning views.
It is a 13th century castle, and one of the most important in the country. It is very well-preserved, some rooms are decorated, and also has a media story projection.
It is a 13th century castle, and one of the most important in the country. It is very well-preserved, some rooms are decorated, and also has a media story projection.
32.6 mi
50 min
16:151 hr 30 min
Chillon Castle
Castle
Open Details
I have been many times in Switzerland, and every single time I come here. And you will understand why as soon as you get down the car. This is the castle of every child's dreams.
The castle, from the Middle Age, still preserve some murals from the 14th century.
The inside is interesting, but I recommend you to take your time outside, site and enjoy the views, and if you are lucky to get marvel with the sunset.
The castle, from the Middle Age, still preserve some murals from the 14th century.
The inside is interesting, but I recommend you to take your time outside, site and enjoy the views, and if you are lucky to get marvel with the sunset.
14.6 mi
30 min
19:301 hr 30 min
La Gare
Restaurant
Open Details
This restaurant, located at the train station, is a wonderful surprised. The food is fantastic, tasty, and delicious. The service is also perfect. I recommend you any of the meats, the rack of lamb with chanterelle mushrooms is exquisite.