All hikes in Vaud Alps

From the Grand Chalet de Rossinière to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières, this walk through forests and the alpine pastures that ultimately produce cheese offers a panoramic view over the surround-ing peaks: the Dent de Corjon, the Vanils and the Gummfluh.

The last stage of the Tour des Muverans heads over Col des Essets pass down to Derborence amid unspoilt nature.

A roughly five-hour hike along the Dorbonne mountain stream and over Col de la Forcle Pass to the SAC-run Cabane de Rambert.

Impressive path through the glacier-eroded karst fields of Lapis de Tsanfleuron. Towering over the path, Les Diablerets and Teufelskegel (devil's basin); an exposed passage (Poteu des Etales), secured by steel ropes into the landslide area of Derborence.

The route climbs gently, touching on the Canton Bern region. Views sweep to Scex Rouge and the Diablerets Glacier. The language border is passed on the Col de Voré, where a small stone wall also marks the spot.

The Tour des Muverans is a four-day trek around the Grand Muveran peak. This little-known tour features six passes, countless mountain huts and magnificent views of the Valaisian and Vaud Alps, the striking Dents du Midi and Mont Blanc. An enjoyable trek off the beaten path.

The trail links Villars and Gryon, two tradition-rich Vaud Alpine destinations, and leads to the architectural bijou of Alp Taveyanne. In Solalex, views extend across to the huge rock ledges and climbing paradise of L'Argentine.

From Rougemont, which was once the priory of Cluny, the trial goes over the Kirchenhügel from Château-d'Oex to the Grand Chalet of Rossinière. It goes between the rushing Saane and landscape steeped in history, moulded by the mountain farmers.

The starting point is Aigle, at the foot of the mountain slope and with a picturesque old town, narrow winding lanes and a 12th century castle. The climb up to Leysin is steep but mostly shady. The views become more sweeping the further you go.

Places of interest: Lake Retaud and the splendid Diablerets massif reflected in it; the view down to Feutersoey and Lake Arnon from the foot of La Palette; Chalet Vieux and its Etivaz cheese.

From vineyards through Alpine pastures to ancient mountain villages, alp dairies with tasty raw-milk cheese, lonely mountain lakes, sweeping views and deep gorges. The 8-day round tour combines the most beautiful highlights of the Canton Vaud Alps.

In a gentle descent, the route follows the wild stream La Torneresse for several kilometres until the valley narrows at the Gorges du Pissot. This is where the scenery unfolds to reveal views of the wide valley of the Pays-d’Enhaut. After Châteaux-d’Oex, the trail descends to Rossinière.

From Rossinière to the Col de Solomon, via a bridge dating back to 1650. After the descent into the Hongrin Valley, the climb up the Col de Chaude with superb views of Lake Geneva awaits. From there, the route continues uphill to the intermediate station of the Rochers de Naye cog railway.

From Vevey the route follows the lake to Villeneuve. The Swiss Museum of Games in the castle at Tour-de-Peilz and famous Schloss Chillon are worth a visit before you reach the Chablais wine region.

In Trechadèze, troops from Ormont joined Bern in the 1798 battle against the Vaud Republic. A geological highlight follows on the Col de la Croix: the plaster pyramids are a natural masterpiece created by thousands of years of weathering of old limestone.

Much of the route to Aigle is lined with vineyards. On the way, it's well worth making a detour to the well-known salt mines in Bex, an extensive cave system. The section ends at Aigle, the starting point of the tour.

This surprising hike from Bretaye lets you discover three high-altitude lakes, picturesque Alpine meadows, a breathtaking panorama with a view of the Mont-Blanc massif and, particularly, of the gypsum pyramids.