Visiting the Lavaux vineyards from Montreux
Samir is planning a trip from Montreux to visit the Lavaux vineyards and Château de Chillon. He is looking for advice on the easiest way to get to the vineyards, especially since he is traveling with his mother and daughter and wants to minimize walking.
- Take the train from Montreux to Rivaz for a quick and scenic route.
- Consider the Lavaux Express tourist train to explore the vineyards with minimal walking.
- When traveling on trains, sit on the left side for the best views.
- The Swiss Travel Pass usually does not need to be validated manually; just keep a copy on your phone or printout ready.
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Dear Anna and Team
First of all, I would like to apologise for not replying my last post on time as I was travelling for work without connection.
Hopefully this would be my last post towards enquiry.
We’ve booked Golden Pass Panoramic Bell Epoque to Montreux. From there will visit Chateau de Chillon.
I heard that there is a famoust Vineyard. Will you please help me to understand how quickly we can visit from Montruex as we’ve never seen this vineyards.
What is the exact station name/Bus stop to reach there so that I can check with SBB apps? How far the Vineyard from station/bus stop.?
Regards, Samir
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Hi Samir,
No need to apologise. We are here to help anyway.
You are probably referring to the Lavaux vineyards along the shores of Lake Geneva. The vineyards cover a 12km stretch and you can access it by public transport from various points. From Montreux, I prefer taking the train to St. Saphorin, then do a short hike to Rivaz (where there is a small museum called Vinorama). You can also take a train directly to Rivaz. I do recommend you include a short hike so you can enjoy the panoramic view of the lake from the vineyards.
This link provides useful information if you’re planning to explore the vineyards: http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/lutry-epesses
Regards,
Anna
Thanks Anna
As I’ll travel with mother and daughter hence am afraid to opt for Hiking option
So we’ll go by train from Montreux to Rivaz.
Actually yesterday after posting the question, I thought we need to get down at Cully to visit Bourg-en-Lavaux (i.e Vineyards).
So are you suggesting to walk from Rivaz to Cully or we can get the vineyard with good view from Rivaz itself. We need to minimise the walking.
Also shall we take the bus or Train as I can see distance time almost same.
Which side we shall seat to get the best view.
Regards, Samir
Hello Samir,
Both are good destinations to stop and explore the Lavaux region. If you are coming from Montreux by train, Rivaz is first, then Cully. The walk from Rivaz to Cully, will take around an hour or so. If walking for this length of time is doable, it will give you lots of time to enjoy and take in the views . By train it is only ten minutes. You would probably want to be seated on the left hand side if taking the train.
Another option if are trying to minimise walking is to take the Lavaux Express tourist train. There are several routes to choose from. More information in the below link:
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Dear Yolanda
Thanks for your reply.
So as suggested by you and Anna with some research work, I’ve decided to plan this. Please confirm if it works with elder person + child. Many thanks. Last minute preparation…feeling excited…
Spiez – Montreux (bell Epoque) Reach at 14:11
Roam around Montreux Promenade (for 15-20 minutes)
Take boat at 14:45 from Montreux (lac) to reach Chateau-de-Chillon (lac) 15:00
Back to Montreux – > take train to reach Epesses -> Roam around till Cully
Try/taste the Wine @Les Freres Dubois
Back to Spiez (Cully – Lusanne -Bern -Spiez) Connecting train at 18:50 at Cully
Regards, Samir
Hello Samir,
You have researched well 🙂
Just so I am reading your plans correctly, between arriving at Chateau de Chillon at 15:00, you won’t be leaving Cully, till you board the 18:50 train? If this is correct, all is good and I think you have allowed yourselves everything to be enjoyed at a pleasant pace.
Now you can look forward to arriving and enjoying!
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Thats Correct Yolanda.
Many thanks to both you and Anna. I’ve already apprised about both of you on my social media fb page. A big credit and kudos to this forum
Tomorrow am leaving for Paris and would be there on 18th.
Regards, Samir
Thank you Samir.
That means a lot. We wish you a wonderful trip.
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Maa’m Last check before I boarding
TGV Lyra shows Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SBB.
So once we get down at Basel SBB, do we need to validate the Swiss Travel pass with station master before we baord the swiss train to proceed to Spiez.
Or This is is auto-validated from 18th May onwards for 15 days.
Regards, Samir
Hello again Samir,
In nearly all cases the Swiss Travel Pass is ready for traveling once you’ve received it. If you have a pdf file and it’s saved to your phone or you have a print out copy, you are all set. More information here:
Keep your passport handy too, incase the ticket inspector asks for identification with your Swiss Travel Pass.
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Thank you Yolanda. Overall its a great experience and please please pray for GOOD weather.
Regards, Samir
Sure thing. I hope the weather if favourable too. It really has been a mix of sunshine and rain of late.
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