Avalanche barriers at Leysin are celebrating their 100th anniversary
Overview
Intro
Self-guided walk – Following the trail of Leysin’s avalanche barriers
Set off to discover the **history of the stone walls** built 100 years ago to **protect Leysin from avalanches**, on a **magnificent walk** through the hills above the resort.
Along the route, **seven information points** scattered across the Riondaz-Géteillon area, between Temeley and La Berneuse, invite you to **discover the various aspects of these structures**: their history, their role, their construction and the challenges involved in maintaining them.
A walk to discover a unique heritage and delve **into 100 years of history**… right at your feet!
### Accessibility
* Shuttle bus available from Feydey station to Le Temeley
* It is possible to walk up to Le Temeley
* The hike with the checkpoints starts at Le Temeley and ends at La Berneuse
### Shuttle bus timetable
* Up: 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00
* Downhill: 12.00, 13.00, 15.00, 16.00
### Further information
Information about the walk from Temeley:
* 3 km (return)
* 500 m elevation gain
* 1 hour 15 minutes uphill + time spent at the checkpoints
* 50 minutes downhill
| Contact address |
Leysin Tourisme
Route de la Cité 27 1854 Leysin +41 24 493 33 00 info@leysin-tourisme.ch |
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| Location |
Buvette du Temeley Chemin des Chamois 1854 Leysin Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | http://www.temeley.ch |
| Price |
Individual rate :
* Per person : Free
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Event dates
- 03 October 2026