Excursions...in the mountains
An urge to climb!
The funicular departing from Territet will bring you to Glion (690 m) from where you can benefit from an extraordinary view over the Montreux peninsula, easily spotted by the large Ivory Tower which stands to the left of the Casino.Are you ready to go on an expedition in the mountains and to discover the paradise of the marmots «Marmottes Paradis» of Les Rochers de Naye whilst observing them living in the mountain loft ?
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For those who enjoy a challenge, go along to the Hauts de Caux in order to climb up on foot to the Rochers de Naye. For those who are very motivated, among the most sporty, the annual walking race from Montreux to Les Rochers-de-Naye presents you with another challenge:
1 hr 38 mins for a 1600m climb : a record to be broken !!!
For those who prefer to take it a leisurely pace, there’s the train! A lot more calm, in one hour, you will also arrive at the summit of Les Rochers-de-Naye where a spectacular view over Lake Geneva and the Alps awaits you!
Blonay-Chamby by steam train
Thanks to the «Belle Epoque» steam trains of the Musée du chemin de fer, discover the charm of the Vaudois Riviera. On the route between the train stations Blonay-Chamby, the railway track rises up into a balcony above Montreux and Lake Geneva and offers you a splendid panoramic view.