Starting point: Chexbres
Destination: Cully
Accessibility, starting point: Trains to Chexbres
Accessibility, destination: Trains from Cully
Technical difficulty: Easy
Physical fitness: Easy
Altitude gain: approx. 100 m climb and approx. 300 m descent
Walking time: 2 hrs.
Season: January to December
Catering: Cully
Accommodation: Cully
Various: Wonderful views across Lake Geneva, wine-growing villages
Tour literature: www.karten-shop.ch

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