My recent visit to Leysin in Vaud, Switzerland
A traveler recently shared their wonderful experience in Leysin, Vaud, where they reconnected with old friends after 47 years. They enjoyed a comfortable stay at l'Hôtel La Tour d'AI, delicious meals at local restaurants, and even went paragliding, which was the highlight of their trip. The traveler hopes to return soon.
- Stay at l'Hôtel La Tour d'AI for comfortable rooms and good breakfast with mountain views.
- Don't miss the lunch on the terrace at l'Essentiel for great burgers and Cherry Soup dessert.
- Take a scenic drive to Gruyeres, where you can enjoy good fondue and raclette.
- Try paragliding from the top of Berneuse for an exhilarating experience, and you’ll get a video of your flight.
- Consider the Swiss Travel Pass for easy access to public transport and discounts on attractions.
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I recently returned from my visit to Leysin (canton of Vaud) where I reconnected with old friends from my years there at the American College. I had a wonderful time! The village is a little changed from the days I lived there (47 years ago!) but is essentially the same. I stayed at l'Hotel La Tour d'AI, a small, reasonably-priced, old-style hotel with comfortable rooms (many with balconies with mountain views) and a very good breakfast.
One of the best meals I had was a lunch on the terrace at l’Essentiel (Route de la Cite 40) where I enjoyed a great burger and a wonderful “Cherry Soup” dessert. (See photos) The restaurant at the top of the Berneuse – Restaurant Tournant le Kuklos, accessible via cable car – was also very good. Not to mention the spectacular, ever-changing views from the restaurant as it turns.
We took a drive to Gruyeres which is a beautiful little medieval city, where you park outside the town and walk in – there’s no traffic. It’s about a spectacular hour-and-a-quarter drive from Leysin. And plenty of good fondue and raclette!
Finally, the crowning experience of my trip was paragliding from the top of the Berneuse with PanPam Airlines. It’s a tandem flight with a pilot who guides the sail for a 20-25 minute trip from the top to the village. I can’t describe the exhilaration and joy I experienced – and I wasn’t a bit scared. If you even think you might be up to it, I say go for it! You won’t regret it. (You also wind up with a 10 minute video of your flight.)
Thanks to the forum for your help in advance of my trip. I hope to visit again – sooner than 47 years!
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Thanks for the report Frederick!
Always appreciated, especially about less visited, smaller towns like Leysin!
I hope you get back soon! 🙂
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