Hiking in Lausanne
Hiking is one of my very favorite activities and I live in a true paradise for this. My choices here are ordered by difficulty and distance. Hiking or just slowly promenading along Lake Geneva is a must. Some people hike all around the entire lake but there are many sections of it on which you can focus such as Ouchy. But Morges is also a good lakeside walk. You could even walk from Lausanne to Morges in about 2 beautiful hours and take the bus back.
Then going a bit uphill are the vineyard hikes and always try to stop in Grandvaux Village for the view of a life time.
The countryside is also nice with lots of trails and farmland. Just take a short train ride L.O.B (Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher) and follow the hiking trails.
Over above Vevey there are some excellent hiking areas. Firstly up to Corsier to visit Charlie Chaplin's tomb and the hillside but also you can hike up Mont Pelerin (or take cable car and hike when you get up there).
Take the M.O.B. (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) cogwheel train from Montreux up to Caux (the next stop "Hauts-de-Caux" is where the trailheads are located). For a short distance going towards Liboson, the road is even paved with benches to sit and stare at the view. If you are ready for more, continue on up to Rochers de Naye (about another 2.5 hours). Wear sturdy shoes as it's rocky. Once you get to the top, you can see practically the entire country of Switzerland. You could also take the train and walk down (only 1 hour). Happy Trails!
Then going a bit uphill are the vineyard hikes and always try to stop in Grandvaux Village for the view of a life time.
The countryside is also nice with lots of trails and farmland. Just take a short train ride L.O.B (Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher) and follow the hiking trails.
Over above Vevey there are some excellent hiking areas. Firstly up to Corsier to visit Charlie Chaplin's tomb and the hillside but also you can hike up Mont Pelerin (or take cable car and hike when you get up there).
Take the M.O.B. (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) cogwheel train from Montreux up to Caux (the next stop "Hauts-de-Caux" is where the trailheads are located). For a short distance going towards Liboson, the road is even paved with benches to sit and stare at the view. If you are ready for more, continue on up to Rochers de Naye (about another 2.5 hours). Wear sturdy shoes as it's rocky. Once you get to the top, you can see practically the entire country of Switzerland. You could also take the train and walk down (only 1 hour). Happy Trails!
Grandvaux Village
Place du Village
Charming village up on the slopes of the Lavaux vineyards and in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking Lake Geneva. Located between Lausanne and Montreux, it is in part supported by winemaking and there is a coop for independent producers to join. Every year they have a wine label design contest...
Compagnie de Chemins de fer Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher
place Chauderon 12
Train from the center of Lausanne to outlying countryside villages, farms, and hiking trails...
Corsier Communal Cemetery
, Chemin sur le Crêt
Corsier Communal Cemetery is maintained by the commune of Corsier-sur-Vevey (1.25 miles from Vevey uphill with a spectacular view of Lake Geneva)and is the final resting place of several famous figures such as Charlie Chaplin,film and TV film actor; James Neville Mason, author and playwright; Henry Graham Greene,...
Caux Village
Rue du Panorama
Picturesque mountain village directly above Montreux crowned by the spectacular Caux Palace (former Grand Hotel(overlooking most of the Lake Geneva region...
Rochers de Naye
At 6,709 ft. at the lookout, Rochers de Naye enables you to view Alps as far away as the Jungfraujoch on a clear day. There is an unforgettable view of most all of Lake Geneva, the mouth of the Rhone River and the Swiss and French Alps. You can either hike up (I recommend from Caux) or continue on the cogwheel train to the top...
