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Chexbres: Balade dans le vignoble

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The lovely vineyards on the Waadtland side of Léman are among the most beautiful in Switzerland. The wines made in the lake district of Geneva live up to first class standards. For example: Mont-sur-Rolle, Féchy, Epesses, Dézaley and St-Saphorin, Yvorne and Aigle.
Begin of tour: Chexbres
Access starting point: SBB Line Vevey-Puidoux-Chexbres
Point of arrival: Cully train station
Access point of arrival: Local train to Vevey or Lausanne
Hiking time: 2 h
Physical fitness: easy
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 170 m
Culmination point: 559 m
Season: all year
Gastronomy: Cully, Hôtel-Restaurant du Major-Davel and train stationbuffet
Literature: Lausanne- Fribourg-Gruyère-Yverdon 1:60,000, available for free in tourism offices
The vineyard hiking trail through the Lavaux from Ouchy to Villeneuve is suitable for all, including families. Panels describe the work done by the winegrowers, the types of grapes, soil types, wines and traditions of this region. Local culinary specialties include leek stew, Papet vaudois in French. Leeks are chopped into pieces and cooked with onions, white wine and beef-broth. Potatoes are added to the pot, then cream, and all ingredients are baked. Further highlights: Saucisson vaudois, Omble chevalier (char - a type of fish, caught in Lake Geneva), Tarte au vin (wine cake).

The part of the hike covering Chexbres - Epesses - plage de Moratel - Cully is well sign-posted.

Other attraction: Comfortable ride in the vineyard mountain train from Vevey to Puidoux-Chexbres (winetasting included); Info: Montreux-Vevey-Tourisme, Vevey, Tel 0848 - 86 84 84

Various: Stationary cableway Vevey - Mont Pélerin. This mountain, high above Lac Léman, has the most beautiful views
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