Day Trips from Lausanne to Montreux

Explore the magnificent Swiss countryside outside of Lausanne on a full-day food tour that features great cheese and chocolate. Taste delectable Swiss chocolates at the Maison Cailler Chocolaterie in Broc, then sample flavorful cheeses at a cheese factory in Gruyère. Finish the day with a scenic drive through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a historic region where the hillside vineyards overlook Lake Geneva. Your tour includes round-trip transportation from central Lausanne and informative commentary from your knowledgeable guide.

Discover the legacy of Montreux, the fairy-tale castle of Chillon and the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Lavaux on this full-day tour from Lausanne. Admire views of Lake Geneva and the lakeside vineyards as you drive around the lake, then explore the medieval Chillon Castle. Finally, embark on a walking tour of Montreux where you can stroll the waterfront promenade and pose for photos with the Freddie Mercury statue.

Revel in the Swiss Alps on a full-day trip to Les Diablerets from Lausanne. Travel to this Alpine village beneath the Glacier 3000, and use your time to enjoy one of three options. Enjoy the village independently, or ride the cable car to the glacier to enjoy the views and activities, including the suspended Peak Walk. Alternatively, upgrade to add a glacier restaurant food and wine tasting, plus a Snow Bus and toboggan coaster ride.

Combine Swiss mountain scenery with lakeside towns and Charlie Chaplin memorabilia on a half-day trip from Lausanne. The 6.5-hour experience includes round-trip transport, a guide, and ample free time for you to see the sights at your own pace. Discover Charlie Chaplin — the man and the artist — at the Chaplin’s World museum in Corsier sur Vevey, tread the streets of Montreux to see Queen’s recording studio, then check out Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva.

Succumb to the swiss flavors. The perfect excursion for the greedy! Start your excursion with chocolate softness visiting a famous factory. Discover the secrets of making Swiss Chocolate and enjoy tasting as much as you like and can. Visit the “Maison du Gruyères” Le Gruyère AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies. You will be guided through a modern world of the senses and our cow Cerise (Cherry) introduces you to the secrets of the Gruyère AOP making. For your lunch, spend some free time wondering and admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Gruyères village. At the foot of the pre-Alps, you will be enchanted by the charm and picturesque architecture of the medieval town. Breathe pure mountain air and hear cowbells in the pasturelands which surrounded the small suburb. Explore the little town, it's been elected most beautiful village in 2014.