On foot or by bike, there are a thousand ways to uncover our countryside © Studio Patrick Jantet
On foot or by bike, there are a thousand ways to uncover our countryside © Studio Patrick Jantet
The countryside plays its charm with old churches, castles and archeological sites © Patrick Loertscher
On foot or by bike, there are a thousand ways to uncover our countryside © Studio Patrick Jantet
Make the most of your stay in the Lake Geneva Region and explore a varied and well-preserved countryside © OTV
Select your destination
Select your destination
Lavey-les-Bains : the warmest thermal water in Switzerland
Gryon, the Alps at their best
Villars, town of Alpine chic and private boarding schools
Aigle, a castle in the vineyards
Les Diablerets, Glacier 3000
Leysin, for sports and studies
Les Mosses – La Lécherette
Rossinière, heir of Balthus
Château-d’Oex, capital of the hot air balloon
Rougemont, its dream chalets
Château-d’Oex, capital of the hot air balloon
Château-d’Oex, capital of the hot air balloon
Villeneuve near Lake Geneva
Montreux, congress and jazz town
Chexbres, a balcony on Lake Geneva
Lutry, in celebration of wine
Lausanne, Olympic Capital
Echallens, the Swiss granary
Estavayer-le-Lac, medieval city
Avenches, the Roman capital
Joux Valley: a Far North atmosphere
Romainmôtier, Cluny priory
Vallorbe, an enchanting underground world
Orbe, a Roman town, with its rich terroir
Yverdon-les-Bains, its water, its heritage
Yvonand, sweet Mediterranean clime
Grandson: a terroir to your taste
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses, music for all times
Nyon, town of history and festivals
St-Cergue, nature at its purest
Rolle, an international town
Car hire
Several companies (see below). Possible to hire from the CFF station.
Traffic Information
Traffic information on telephone number 163
ACS (Swiss Automobile Club) www.acs.ch
TCS (Swiss Touring Club) www.tcs.ch
Parking There are 5 types of public parking zone:
unrestricted white zone: unlimited
restricted white zone (disc): varies
blue zone (disc): 1½ hours maximum
red zone (disc): 15 hours max.
parking meter, ticket machine (for one space or set of spaces): according to payment with variable maximum limit
Compulsory parking discs can be obtained from police stations and service stations.
Safety
Speed limits
in town: 30 to 60 km/hour (18 to 37 mph)
out of town: 70 to 80 km/hour (44 to 50 mph)
motorways: 100 to 120 km/hour (62 to 75 mph)
In addition, it is compulsory to wear seat belts both in the front and back of the vehicle.
Motorways
You have to have a motorway disc to drive on motorways in Switzerland. It is available from post offices and service stations for CHF 40 and allows you to drive free of charge on motorways until 31 January of the following year.
Address
Touring Club Suisse
av. des Figuiers 28
1007 Lausanne
Phone +41 (0)21 613 52 20
Automobile-Club Suisse
Av. de Rumine 9
1005 Lausanne
Phone +41 (0)21 312 27 22
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