The alpine outing

Alpine tour (P)

This unique route is the ideal way to truly experience everything the Swiss Alps have to offer by visiting real mountain villages. The Leysin–Les Mosses, Les Diablerets and Villars-Gryon resorts, playgrounds for sports enthusiasts of all levels, have all the authenticity and family appeal of the Vaudois Alps.

From Aigle, the gateway to the Vaudois Alps, this route – open from May to November – takes you on a detour from the Grand Tour so you can experience everything the mountains have to offer. Before you start climbing, visit the castle and Vine and Wine Museum in Aigle, where you’ll learn to appreciate the wines of Chablais, served in all good restaurants on this alpine detour.

After a climb of a few kilometres, Villars-sur-Ollon and Gryon welcome you to the Vaudois Alps. This stylish resort and rural village combine everything you need for a great stay, with hiking trails and golf course. Further on, in the authentic mountain village of Les Diablerets, visitors can take the cable car to the highest point of the Vaud region: Glacier 3000. The final destination of this alpine detour, Leysin–Les Mosses is known for its nature activities and completely glass revolving restaurant, the Kuklos.

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Town: Aigle

Distance: 73 km

Duration: No information

Difference in height: 2402 Metres

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Chablais AOC
Aigle
From Villeneuve to Bex, the Chablais AOC wine region extends from the shores of Lake Geneva to the Alps over approximately 590 hectares. Its great wines, particularly its white wines made from the chasselas grape, are some of the finest and best-known wines in Switzerland.
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Tourist Office Aigle

Tourist Office Aigle
Aigle
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Hongrin Dam
Les Mosses
An impressive site for walking and fishing.
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Fondation Hervé - Vintage Car Museum

Fondation Hervé - Vintage Car Museum
Aigle
For classic car enthusiasts the Vintage Car Museum in Aigle boasts some extremely rare models in its unique collection. First opened in 1948, the collection was created by Jacques de Wurstemberger and is exhibited at the Hervé Foundation.
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Plan Praz Via Ferrata

Plan Praz Via Ferrata
Leysin
The Plan Praz Via Ferrata in Leysin follows the trend of the new physically challenging via ferrata routes: fun, slightly aerial, but physically challenging, with beams, rope bridges, walkways and ladders waiting for experienced climbers who will really enjoy the challenge!
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Tourist Office Leysin

Tourist Office Leysin
Leysin
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Fondation Hervé - Vintage Car Museum

Fondation Hervé - Vintage Car Museum
Aigle
For classic car enthusiasts the Vintage Car Museum in Aigle boasts some extremely rare models in its unique collection. First opened in 1948, the collection was created by Jacques de Wurstemberger and is exhibited at the Hervé Foundation.
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Tour d’Aï Via Ferrata

Tour d’Aï Via Ferrata
Leysin
The Via Ferrata de la Tour d’Aï above Leysin is beautiful and intense. Those who embark on this somewhat technical climb are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Vaudois Alps and Lake Geneva.

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Le Kuklos - Revolving restaurant

Le Kuklos - Revolving restaurant
Leysin
At the top of the Berneuse, in Leysin, Le Kuklos revolving restaurant completes one turn every hour and a half, taking you on a breathtaking tour of the Alps, during which you can admire the Mont-Blanc, the Dents du Midi, the Tour d’Aï and Tour de Mayen, and many other alpine peaks, from the comfort of your seat.

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Aigle Adventure Park

Aigle Adventure Park
Aigle
Open from Easter to the end of October, the Aigle Adventure Park is the place for all thrill-seekers. At the foot of the Alps, near the Château d’Aigle, the park can be accessed by car or on foot, for an exciting family day out!

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Alp Salt Mines
Bex
Located at the foot of the Vaudois Alps, the Bex salt mines receive many visitors each year seeking a unique Swiss experience, ideal for families. In order to improve the visit, the salt mines were under renovation until March 2018.

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Lavey-les-Bains thermal spa

Lavey-les-Bains thermal spa
Lavey-les-Bains
At the foot of the Alps, the Lavey-les-Bains thermal spa is fed by the hottest spring in Switzerland. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool surrounded by nature, admiring the stunning mountain views, and take advantage of the spa’s range of wellness facilities.

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The ‘Pyramides de gypse’ (Gypsum Pyramids)

The ‘Pyramides de gypse’ (Gypsum Pyramids)
The gypsum pyramids are a geological curiosity formed by erosion, near the Col de la Croix between Villars and Les Diablerets. What an amazing discovery to make while out hiking!
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Ormont Museum
Vers-l'Eglise
Running from Les Diablerets to Aigle in the Vaudois Alps, the Vallée des Ormonts is a region full of traditions and with a rich heritage. To preserve and share these traditions, the Musée des Ormonts in Vers-l’Eglise, near Les Diablerets, organises temporary exhibitions, open from Wednesday to Sunday.

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Glacier 3000
Les Diablerets
Glacier 3000, located at the highest point of the Vaudois Alps, is open all year round for winter activities for all! With its stunning views and wide range of activities on offer – including the Peak Walk, a unique suspension bridge linking two mountain peaks – Glacier 3000 is a must for your holidays in Switzerland !

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Tourist Office Les Diablerets

Tourist Office Les Diablerets
Les Diablerets
The Diablerets Tourist office is there to welcome you and to provide you with information and assistance during your stay.
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Gryon Tourist Office

Gryon Tourist Office
Gryon
Gryon Tourist Office here to welcome, guide, advise and assist you during your stay.
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Tourist Office of Villars

Tourist Office of Villars
Villars-sur-Ollon
The Tourist Office of Villars is here to welcome you, to inform you and to assist you during your stay.
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Peak Walk by Tissot - Glacier 3000

Peak Walk by Tissot - Glacier 3000
Les Diablerets
Being suspended over a precipice at an altitude of 3,000 m is a unique experience offered by the Peak Walk by Tissot on the Glacier 3000. Overlooking the glacier of Les Diablerets and revealing a panoramic view of the highest mountains, the Peak Walk is the world’s only suspension bridge connecting two summits.
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