Hiking Along Lac Léman

The original plan was to hike up to Rochers de Naye but unfortunately, the tourism office closed it for hikers due to heavy snow. So we just decided to walk along the lake and from Villeneuve, go up to a vantage point overlooking the Lac Léman.

We started our hike at the vineyards in Lutry. I’ve been there in summer two years ago and definitely was one of the best view I’ve seen. However, it’s a bit dry this time since it was still winter.

After an hour or two, we took a train to Montreux, where supposedly our starting point to the mountain. But since we were not allowed to go up, we just decided to walk along the lake until Villeneuve. Imagine four grown men walking along a beautiful lake on a sunny day. Isn’t it romantic? 😉

Surprisingly, the scenery was stunning. Probably, Lac Léman is the clearest and cleanest lake I’ve ever seen. Spending summer here will be absolutely perfect, specially when I saw a diving board on the side of the lake. 😛

We ended our hike halfway from the vantage point we’re planning to go to because it was already dark and nobody brought any flashlights. Besides, everybody is hungry. 😀

Overlooking Lausanne from our Airbnb
Overlooking Lausanne from our Airbnb
Viewing deck over the vineyard and lake
Viewing deck over the vineyard and lake
Catching sunrise
Catching sunrise
Vineyards ready for the upcoming season
Vineyards ready for the upcoming season
Dried berries
Dried berries
Apparently, there is a Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux. Montreux is one of his favorite places.
Apparently, there is a Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux. Montreux is one of his favorite places.
Open highway bridge
Open highway bridge
Château de Chillon
Château de Chillon
The Lone Tree
The Lone Tree
The green house surrounded by vineyards
The green house surrounded by vineyards
Montreux and Château de Chillon
Montreux and Château de Chillon
Enjoying sunset
Enjoying sunset
Villeneuve at night
Villeneuve at night

The author J-Boy Cagumbay

Web developer at Batmaid. Native Boholano. Lives in France. Loves to Travel. Hobbyist Photographer.

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