Sion
Aigle
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Places of Interest:
The castle of Aigle and its surrounding vineyards, the Ormonts valley, Chillon castle on the border of lake Geneva, Montreux...
Sport and Leisure: 150km of signposted footpaths, nature reserve, tennis, crazy golf, hang-gliding, lake fishing, summer skiing on the Diablerets glacier (3000 m), canyoning, restaurants, cafes, pubs, nightclubs.
Nature lovers and sports buffs everywhere, here's a country for you!
Switzerland will surprise you through its amazing landscapes, its rich and diverse flora and fauna. 2/3 of the territory are covered by snow and ice fields, rocks, forests and mountain pastures... From leisurely paced walks to more adventurous excursions, let the warm welcome of the Swiss win you over.
Switzerland has many strings to its bow, let alone its chocolate and its watches.
Food-wise, after a day spent skiing down the roof of Europe, make the most of its regional gourmet specialities.
A passion for sports, leisure, long walks (on your own or in groups)... plus the warmth of an inviting country... Innumerable reasons why you should go!
What with 4 official languages (German, French, Italian & Rhaeto-Romanic), this surely makes for an interesting (Swiss) character!
A word of advice from Lagrange : Please, do respect the environment.
Vaud (or Waadt in German) is the French speaking area located in the south-west of Switzerland, famous for its cheese : the "Gruyere", its cows with big bells hanging from their necks, clear water lakes, green hills and 'joie de vivre'.
The attraction to Vaud is Lake Geneva, its pleasure port and the famous fountain. On either side of the lake lie the towns of Geneva and Montreux, worth a visit, but the wild countryside is the main feature of the area which makes it an ideal place for keen walkers and mountain bikers alike.
