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Intro

From St. Saphorin in a diverse route going uphill and downhill through the vines to Lutry. Indeed, it is on the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces where bon vivants get into top gear.

Description

Covering 800 hectares, Lavaux is the largest contiguous vineyard region in Switzerland, and its daringly constructed hillside terraces have been protected by UNESCO since 2007.

Right at the start of this tour, the medieval St. Saphorin with its narrow alleys and characteristic winegrowers' houses from the 16th to 19th centuries is worth a visit. The town's original church steeple still adorns many wine labels today. It is said that the Auberge de l'Onde, an establishment that can look back at a centuries-old tradition of hospitality, and where local delicacies are served on three floors, is worth sinning for.

To carelessly pass by wine cellars and traditional pubs would be a crime. After all, those who want to experience the scenery with all the senses should also taste it. And after a glass of Chasselas the dynamic uphills and downhills of the trail to Lutry are twice as much fun. On some days of the week the "Lavaux Express" is ready to comfortably transport tired hikers through the World Heritage Region, as is the "Lavaux-Panoramic" train, which takes hikers through the same region.

There and back

Arriving: By train to St. Saphorin station or by commercial passenger boat to Rivaz - St. Saphorin
Returning: By train from Lutry station or by commercial passenger boat

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
St-Saphorin
Destination
Lutry
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
520 m
Ascent
440 m
Descent
420 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
3 h 15 min
Duration back
3 h 15 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
March - November
Theme
With panoramic view, Through a vineyard, Along Water
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route113...

Map

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Contact

Montreux-Vevey Tourisme
Rue du Théâtre 5
1820  Montreux

Phone  +41 (0)848 86 84 84
info@montreuxriviera.com
montreuxriviera.com

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 113

Distance

11 km

Duration

3 h 15 min

Ascent

440 m

Travel information: Saint-Saphorin

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