This is Leysin
Leysin is located in the southwest of Switzerland in the canton of
Vaud. Situated above the Rhone Valley, this mountain village, is an attractive travel and holiday destination because of its mild climate, the Berneuse mountain,
a popular destination for excursions, and its proximity to
Lake Geneva.
Discover Leysin
A plateau located some 1300 meters above sea level, facing south and sheltered from the north wind, Leysin was once a well-known spa town. On your tour of the village, you will notice the stately buildings that formerly housed the high-altitude clinics, which have since been transformed into international private schools. You are sure to enjoy the view of the mountains and the Rhone Valley, which extend all the way to
Lake Geneva. Speaking of enjoyment, at the
cheese factory, you can watch how cheese is made over a wood fire and, of course, taste the finished product.
Berneuse mountain - a popular excursion destination
The cable car will bring you directly from Leysin to the peak of the
Berneuse mountain. What a panorama! Mont Blanc looks out next to the
Dents du Midi mountain range, while the
Matterhorn stands out alongside Les Diablerets, and you can see the Eiger in the distance. Meanwhile,
the Kuklos restaurant offers a panoramic view in slow motion: the solar-powered glass building rotates once every 90 minutes. From the Berneuse you can hike back down into the valley – past the idyllic mountain lakes of Aï and Mayen.
Winter sports in Leysin, Les Mosses, La Lécherette
Leysin offers visitors winter sports and fun in the snow. Whiz through an ice channel on a tyre in the
tobogganing park, for example, or alternatively, there is
LeysinPark on the Chaux-de-Mont slope, which is home to the only half pipe in the
Vaud Alps. Discover the
winter sports area of Leysin-Les Mosses-La Lécherette with over 100 kilometres of slopes and
a variety of cross-country ski trails. As you traverse the snowshoe trails through snow-covered forests, you will feel as though you’re in a fairytale.
Around Leysin
The range of excursions you can enjoy around Leysin is extremely varied. From nearby
Les Diablerets, you can reach the Glacier
3000 winter sports destination with its
Peak Walk by Tissot. In the Rhone Valley, you can visit Aigle Castle, nestled in the
midst of a vineyard, or explore the salt mines of Bex
. It is worth taking a detour to Lake Geneva, for example to visit
Chillon Castle or the picturesque town of
Vevey.
Experience Leysin for less
With the
Alpes Vaudoises online ski pass, you can benefit from discounts of up to 50% discount thanks to dynamic rates. The
Magic Pass gives you unlimited access to the cable cars and mountain railways of Leysin-Les Mosses-La Lécherette.
