Promenade de Montreux Riviera

Spectacular views of Lac Léman are the hallmark of this varied level hike. From fashionable Montreux, the route leads past the famous Chateau Chillon to Villeneuve. Along this stretch the lake shore is often less than 10 metres from the trail.

The almost entirely level hike to Villeneuve begins directly at Montreux railway station. The yellow-waymarked trail initially leads through the built-up area, then continues via Territet to Veytaux. Between houses and open stretches, the Léman dominates the scenery. The route remains at virtually the same elevation throughout.

After around three and a half kilometres, the tour reaches its most striking landmark, the Château de Chillon. The medieval island castle stands on the narrow strip of shoreline between Montreux and Villeneuve; the Savoyards were succeeded here by the Bernese, who ruled from 1536 to 1798. The route then continues along a comfortable hiking trail. Approaching Villeneuve, the lake draws right up to the path before the open shoreline once again gives way to the houses of the small town. After six kilometres and just under an hour and a half, the hike ends at Villeneuve railway station.