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
Chexbres: Balade dans le vignoble
Lavaux
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The vineyards in the Lavaux rank among the most beautiful and best-situated in Switzerland. The wines are frequently judged to be the best in their class, for example Epesses, Dézaley and St-Saphorin, to name only a few. Accompanied by magnificent views across Lake Geneva and the Savoy Alps, this walk through the Lavaux region becomes an interesting journey of discovery.
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
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
The careful planning of a hiking tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended hiking trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
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Contact Information
- Lausanne Tourisme
Avenue de Rhodanie 2
Case postale 49
1000 Lausanne 6
Tel. +41 (0)21 613 73 73
Fax +41 (0)21 616 86 47
information@lausanne-tourisme.ch
www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
