Montreux (Canton de Vaud) walks

A magnificent hike starting from the Auberge de la Cergniaulaz restaurant with free parking. Accessible in summer with the chance to see fields full of daffodils in early May, and in winter on snowshoes or touring skis. It's quite a climb at the start, but the surrounding mountain scenery and the beauty of the forests and wildlife make you forget the effort. The view of the lake on the descent from the summit of Folly is breathtaking, and if you're there around August, you can refuel with thousands of wild blueberries on the way down from Molard. The Cergniaulaz restaurant offers semi-gourmet dishes but is very hiker-friendly, and you can also enjoy some typical dishes such as planchette, fondue or rösti. Their tart of the day was to die for. 

Les Rochers de Naye (2,042 m): A unique panoramic view of the Swiss and French Alps, from the Eiger to Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. In particular, you can see the neighbouring peaks of the Dent de Jaman and Cape aux Moines, the French-speaking Jura, much of the Fribourg Pre-Alps and the Vaud Alps, including the Diablerets massif; the Bernese Oberland with the Eiger-Mönch-Jungfrau trio; as well as Mont Dolent and the Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc massif.

Starting from La Cergniaulaz towards Le Molard, this is a beautiful route that runs along the peaks of Cape au Moine. It can be extended via La Pierra Perchia (to be avoided in bad weather) and descends via the Col de Jaman and La Planiaz.

A classic destination in the region offering magnificent views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. The route is particularly recommended in spring and autumn. In summer, this largely shaded route limits excessive exposure to the sun. The hike is ideal for family activities, including a visit to the AstroPléiades educational site.

A short hike, mostly along the mountainside, ending with a ridge that requires caution. From the summit, superb panorama, especially of Lake Geneva, which is only five kilometres away and which you overlook from a height of nearly 1,600 metres.

Departure from Rochers de Naye by rack railway with overnight stay in a bivouac just above Pertuis d'Aveneyre. The route largely follows the Via Alpina trail. Some paths are narrow, so caution is advised for those prone to vertigo.

Les Rochers de Naye overlook Lake Geneva from a height of nearly 1,700m and offer a magnificent panorama of the lake and the neighbouring Alpine peaks. This hike offers a shorter and less exposed ascent than the more common route starting from the Col de Jaman.

Far less frequented than the neighbouring Rochers de Naye, the Pointe d'Aveneyre offers a magnificent panorama of Lake Geneva, the Vaud Alps and the Fribourg Alps, as well as the peaks of the Chablais.

A pleasant walk along the "Riviera of Lake Geneva", with superb panoramic views of the lake and surrounding peaks, the grand residences of Montreux and the famous Château de Chillon. This walk is proposed as a one-way trip with the option of returning either by boat or on foot.

This last stage will take you to the shores of Lake Geneva in Vevey. From Les Paccots, a forest trail will lead you to the Fégire footbridge, where the Veveyse de Fégire marks the border between the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud. When you arrive at Laly and from the Pléiades trail, you can admire Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alpine peaks. You will pass through a few vineyards before arriving in Vevey.

The Dent de Lys is a summit that lives up to the elegance of its name and offers superb panoramic views! Its ascent includes steep and exposed sections that make it suitable only for experienced hikers.

Moléson is a popular peak in the Fribourg Pre-Alps because it offers superb views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. This hike takes you up the mountain, first passing the steep summit of Teysachaux and then following a pleasant ridge trail.

A beautiful circular to do in the Teysachaux area, with varied landscapes. If you're lucky, you might spot some marmots. You can park at the starting point of the route, where there are 5 or 6 spaces.

A circular walk that starts on the Vaud plateau and ends overlooking Lake Geneva on the heights of Lavaux, a region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a short stretch of tarmac road at the start before crossing the forests of Mont Cheseau and then those of Mont Pèlerin, leading to a magnificent panorama: almost the entire length of Lake Geneva and the French Alps opposite. This walk offers moderate shade and is therefore best avoided during heatwaves; the month of May usually offers lovely fields of daffodils for enthusiasts.

The Famelon Tower is the little sister of the more majestic towers of Aï and Mayen. Although about 200 m lower than its neighbours, it is nonetheless a beautiful, wilder summit, offering a lovely 360° panorama of the Vaud Pre-Alps, the Diablerets massif, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif. Much of the route follows paths and small alpine roads, but the upper section of the route takes you along steep paths that should not be underestimated.