Lavaux Vineyards
The Lavaux wine region stretches 30km along the northern shore of Lake Geneva between Lausanne and Montreux, with 830 hectares of terraced vineyards dating back to the 11th century. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, the steep vine terraces produce excellent Chasselas wines with spectacular lake and Alpine views.
Highlights
Getting there
Train from Lausanne to Cully, Epesses or Rivaz on regional line (approx. 15-20 min). Lausanne reachable by IC from Geneva (approx. 35 min) or Zürich (approx. 2h20).
Activities
May 1 – Sep 30, 2026· 1-2 hours
What could be nicer than rounding off a warm summer evening in one of Lausanne’s terrace bars? There are plenty of trendy bars to choose from in this town on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Dec 1 – Mar 31, 2026· 2 to 4 hours (half day)
Although the Col des Mosses is generally a favourite destination for cross-country skiers, it is also a great place to explore from the back of a husky sled. Speeding through the winter wonderland to the happy barking of dogs is an experience that you won’t readily forget!
