Self-guided hiking tour along the Via Alpina through the Vaud region of Switzerland. The moderate 5-day route covers approximately 70 km from Lenk to Montreux, crossing the Trüttlisberg Pass and Col de Jable language border. Highlights include alpine meadows, traditional cheese-making huts in L'Etivaz, panoramic views of Lake Geneva from Col de Chaude, and a rack railway descent from Rochers de Naye. Daily luggage transfers and digital navigation app included.
Peak climbers & Connoisseurs
The last section of the Via Alpina offers something for everyone. Peak climbers are delighted with challenging passages such as the ascent to the Trüttlisbergpass and the sight of the proud Vaud peaks.
For connoisseurs, on the other hand, the smell of cheese produced in the alpine huts over the fire makes their mouths water. What they all have in common is that this hike will take their breath away twice. Once during the sweaty ascent to the Col de Chaude and a second time when seeing the sparkling Lake Geneva, which marks the end of the Via Alpina in Switzerland.
The last section of the Via Alpina is also demanding. You should not underestimate the first and last stages in particular. Good basic fitness is required. But you are hiking on an altitude which is less as on the section in the Bernese Oberland. Sure-footedness is still necessary.
Category: middle class hotels and simple hotel in L'Etivaz
