a car-free medieval hill town nearby, its castle, the Gruyère cheese dairy, and the surreal Alien-designer Giger museum
standing — best Apr-Oct Booking may earn us a commission — at no extra cost to you.
Rochers-de-Naye cog railway + marmot parkComfort
the scenic cog from Montreux to ~2,042 m, a marmot park at the summit and a big lake-and-Alps panorama
July + Jun-Aug summer lake season Booking may earn us a commission — at no extra cost to you.
Lakefront spa day (Montreux/Lausanne/Geneva)Premier
the belle-époque palaces' spas over the water — a restorative lake-and-mountain wellness half-day
standing; cosy in winter Booking may earn us a commission — at no extra cost to you.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)?
**Best time:** **June–September** for the lake, cruises and Lavaux; **July** for Montreux Jazz (see the Montreux dossier); **autumn** for the Lavaux/Vevey harvest; winter for lakefront spa value. · https://www.cgn.ch/en/
How do I get to Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)?
**Rochers-de-Naye + Gruyères:** the **Rochers-de-Naye** cog railway climbs from Montreux to ~2,042 m (marmot park, lake panorama); nearby **Gruyères** offers its medieval castle, the AOP cheese dairy, and the **H.R. Giger Museum**. · https://www.montreuxriviera.com/en/
What is worth doing in Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)?
Belle-Époque paddle-steamer cruise to Chillon. A century-old CGN steamer gliding across Lac Léman to the island fortress, the Alps rising behind — the lake's most romantic hour. Bookable: cruise (bundle in a DMC package). · https://www.cgn.ch/en/
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