A sunny ledge high above the Rhône valley

Leysin

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Leysin is a holiday resort situated on a sunny ledge high above the Rhône valley in the Waadtländer Alps. There is a cog railway to take guests from Aigle up to the numerous hotels. The ride is likely to prove a nostalgic one, as the points on the AL-Bahn are still operated by hand. Once at the top, visitors can enjoy splendid panoramic views of the Waadtländer and Walliser Alps starting with the magnificent peaks of the Dents du Midi. Higher up, at the turning point of the hike, there are views down to Lake Geneva as well. The wide trail climbs gently from the railway station in Feydey up to the viewing point at Prafandaz and back again.

Begin of tour: Leysin-Feydey railway station
End of tour: Leysin-Feydey railway station
Access starting point: By train to Leysin-Feydey
Access point of arrival: By train from Leysin-Feydey
Technical requirements: easy
Physical fitness: easy
Total altitude meters: 180 m
Hiking time: 1 h 20 min
Season: December to March
Gastronomy: Leysin
Overnight: Leysin
Various: Panorama from Prafandaz
Literature: www.karten-shop.ch

Leysin-Feydey - Prafandaz - Leysin-Feydey

The tour begins at the station in Feydey and at first follows the road in the direction of Prafandaz. Once in Prafandaz, the trail continues in a loop around the small plateau. The return trip follows the same trail back down to Leysin.

Pictures: tourenguide.ch

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A sunny ledge high above the Rhône valley

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