Vivre Magazine Winter 2016/2017 - Lake Geneva Region Tourist Office

Villars – Gryon – Les Diablerets, Leysin – Col des Mosses, Château-d’Œx/Pays-d’Enhaut Get ready for authenticity on the slopes...

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Edito In French “Vivre” means to live or to experience. Whether among friends on the shores of Lake Geneva, up in the snow-covered mountains with your family, or in the relaxing atmosphere of an exceptional spa, follow your heart’s desire this winter.

Looking for some exhilarating times on the slopes followed by après-ski fun?

The Vaud Alps await you! In search of calm, and large open snow-covered spaces? The Jura receives you with open arms! In the mood for tasting some regional delicacies? Peter Hasler welcomes you to his restaurant in Riex.

And let’s not forget the numerous winter events that bring a warm cheer to the holiday season.

By providing you with authentic experiences, useful information, multimedia interaction and unusual ideas, this publication will help you discover the region in a different way. Because there is so much to experience here!

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The best of the canton of Vaud at the click of a mouse.

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Experience what’s new Getting the most out of winter.

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Experience snow with the family Winter sports for everyone!

Andreas Banholzer, Director of the Lake Geneva Region Tourist Office

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Experience the Alps

Get ready for authenticity on the slopes as you enjoy the show of the Vaud Alps…

Villars – Gryon – Les Diablerets, Leysin – Col des Mosses, Château-d’Œx/Pays-d’Enhaut.

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Discover the winter scene and its merry-go-round of events!

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Experience a sense of wellbeing

Experience a discovery Profile of Peter Hasler, Café de Riex.

Recipe: Smoked char with asparagus.

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Experience the Jura mountains

The Vaud Jura, a novel way to love winter… St-Cergue, Sainte-Croix/ Les Rasses, Vallée de Joux.

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Profile of François Junod, automaton designer in Sainte-Croix.

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All the attractions and news of the region are only a few clicks away on the tourism portal : www.lake-geneva-region.ch

Kids under 9 stay and ski for free in the Vaud Alps 1 — Mobile App Vaud:Guide Find the activity that corresponds to your area of interest without worrying about the weather or opening times: the app will provide you with all the information! Available on iPhone, iPad and Android. appmobile.lake-geneva-region.ch

What a delight when children up to 9 years old can stay for free in their parents’ room and also get to ski for free. With lots of discounts for the lessons and gear, as well as visits and the restaurants, the Vaud Alps are a family’s paradise.

From 1 November onward, discover a ton of irresistible offers for the Alps and the Vaud Jura on myvaud.ch

2 — iPad Free download of all our tourism brochures to your iPad via the App Store ipad.lake-geneva-region.ch

3 — Online booking Book your accommodation quickly and in total security booking.lake-geneva-region.ch

4 — Download All our brochures are available on: lake-geneva-region.ch/en/brochures

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Espace Horloger - Vallée de Joux “James Bond Time”, the spy who loved watches!

An exceptional exhibition on James Bond’s watches, illustrating the filmography of the British-Swiss spy and his watches presented in an innovative and fun layout. The timelessness of agent 007 and his relationship with these objects is used to address several topics related to time, fashion, watchmaking and, in a broader sense, mechanics. Exhibition for all ages.

007 À LA VALLÉE DE JOUX EXPOSITION UNIQUE EN SUISSE DU 17 SEPTEMBRE 2016 AU 23 AVRIL 2017 WWW.ESPACEHORLOGER.CH

17 September 2016 to 23 April 2017 - www.espacehorloger.ch

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Winter sports for everyone!

From the Vaud Alps to the Jura, the slopes beckon. Enjoy the resplendent nature and let your imagination run wild. Whether on skis, sledges, skates, air-boards or snow-tubes, discover the many ways to slide on snow.

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Barbapapa Ski Centre Rougemont

Les Mosses Park Les Mosses

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In the Pays-d’Enhaut next to Rougemont Church, the Barbapapa family awaits young children to play snow games. But which Barbapapa is missing? Come to the Tourism Office with the answer and you will receive a lovely colouring book.

In a snow garden equipped with a travelling conveyor belt, games and the little “Pikachu” ski-lift, learning to ski becomes child’s play especially in the company of the park’s mascot Little Froggy. Free for children up to 9 years old.

Sledging and skating on the lake Vallée de Joux

Where : Pays-d’Enhaut Tourisme T. +41 (0)26 925 11 66 www.chateau-doex.ch

Where : Office du Tourisme Les MossesLa Lécherette T. +41 (0)24 491 14 66 www.lesmosses.ch

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Tobogganing Park Leysin

Sledge track Les Diablerets

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Open air ice rink Gryon

These spectacular toboggan runs with their icy bends and a 360° looping will allow you to reach dizzying speeds on inflatable tubes. The park is designed by medal-winning former bobsleigh Olympic champion Silvio Giobellina and also provides small runs for the youngsters.

The exhilaration of setting off on a seemingly never-ending sledge ride of 7 km down a 560 m change in altitude.

For the brave at heart, doing it at night after a good fondue and mulled wine at the Les Vioz-Les Mazots chairlift.

This restaurant sits in idyllic and fun surroundings so that you can enjoy yourself with your family, make the most of the sun, and re-energize. As well as serving local specialities, the eatery gives you access to a ski-lift ideal for learning how to ski with the family, as well access to a ski slope for inflatable toboggans – laughter guaranteed.

Find joy and good humour at this open air ice rink right in the centre of Gryon on the Place Barboleuse. Skates can be rented at the bar, where it is also possible to buy light refreshments.

Where : Tobogganing Park T. +41 (0)79 377 96 71 www.leysin.ch

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Where : Office du Tourisme des Diablerets T. +41 (0)24 492 00 10 www.villars-diablerets.ch

When freezing temperatures allow, the Lac de Joux becomes Switzerland’s, perhaps even Europe’s, largest natural ice rink, where skaters, small sledgers pulled by their parents and ice-sailors compete in a flurry of movement.

Where : Vallée de Joux Tourisme T. +41 (0)21 845 17 77 www.myvalleedejoux.ch

Where : St-Cergue Tourisme T. +41 (0)22 360 13 14 www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch

Whether on a sledge or bobsleigh, take it easy and allow the ski-lift to drag you up the hill so that you can then tear down the snowy slopes as many times as you like without getting tired. All equipment can be hired onsite where there is also a restaurant.

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Where : Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses T. +41 (0)24 455 41 42 www.sainte-croix-les-rasses-tourisme.ch

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Having a good time in the land of time!

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Between Lausanne and Montreux, time becomes beautiful when looking out at the lake and one of the most beautiful views in the world. Whether time is suspended, delirious or leads to pleasure and discovery – it’s time for a weekend in the canton of Vaud.

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Timeless Start the day at L’A-T-E-L-I-E-R, a trendy urban café bistro offering enticing bread slices spread with homemade jam, honey, or Cenovis, the Swiss equivalent of wellknown brand Marmite. With its vintage and reclaimed furniture, this warm artistic space is not dictated to by passing fashions.

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A taste of the future Join a young team of wine enthusiasts to drink an appetizer at Ta Cave, Lausanne’s first crowdfunded bar. Its 850 founders get a free appetizer for life, enough to create a fantastic atmosphere in the heart of winter; the regional wines are served with a delicious platter of dried meats and cheeses.

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A race against time Walk down to the Olympic Museum, which sits on the lakeside, and by doing so you enter the world of competition where medals are won by beating the stopwatch.

It is also where a good meal is not forgotten. The TOM Café (The Olympic Museum) offers one of the most beautiful views over Lake Geneva and a sizeable all-you-can-eat buffet brunch.

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Suspended in time​ Located in the quarter found beneath the station, with its end-of-century atmosphere and Bohemian-chic clientele is the Café de Grancy, a place made extremely popular by its delicious but light cuisine and relaxed atmosphere. This is the ideal eatery to let time run its course during an evening in good company.

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To the end of the night Party until the early hours in one of the city centre’s many night spots, like the MAD, Les Docks, and the D!, all of which make Lausanne one of the most popular cities for young people who are on a quest to find good music or a great club to dance the night away.

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In the footsteps of the past It is to the Cistercian monks that Lavaux owes its magnificent terraced vineyards, classed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

Between Lutry and Vevey, take the Route de la Corniche, which climbs up into the vineyards, cross charming medieval villages and admire one of the most beautiful views in the world.

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A road to the future Discover the exact premises where 150 years ago Henri Nestlé invented powdered milk, which would revolutionize world nutrition.

Since then Nestlé has opened nest, an area dedicated to the company’s history and brands. Its fun and interactive design takes visitors on a road to the future.

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A time to be festive It’s time for relaxation before going home.

Montreux’s Christmas Market, from 24 November to 24 December, sits along the road bordering the lakeside esplanade amid an enchanting spectacle offering beautiful presents made by local artisans, as well as mulled wine and a whole selection of delicious food.

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Modern Times On the hills above Vevey, in the Manoir de Ban where Charlie Chaplin lived with his family, discover his private life as you walk through the mansion’s original decor. Then dive head first into his life as an artist in a vast studio that recreates his works and the people he knew. Chaplin’s World, opened in 2016, is a superb homage to the creator of Modern Times.

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Interactive city tour of Lausanne www.otvaud.ch/h3

Sign of the times Next you can opt for one of three places to visit: the Musée de l’Elysée, neighbouring the Musée Olympique, where photography captures moments in the present; the Fondation de l’Hermitage on the hills above Lausanne whose exhibitions denote moments in history; or the legendary Collection de l’Art Brut, which attracts visitors from all over the world to discover works separated from time. Lausanne’s museums are among the most beautiful in Switzerland.

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Sunday – from Lavaux to Vevey and Montreux

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Running with time Unearth Lausanne’s charm thanks to the hidden messages and challenges found using the Foxtrail app and embark on a fun race in groups of two to seven people. You can choose either “Citi”, which explores the city’s historic spots, or “Alti”, which focuses more on nature, steering you through green areas.

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Food present and past Return to the origins of nutrition at the Alimentarium and head off on an expedition to discover the food of tomorrow. This entirely redesigned and renovated museum offers a total and unique immersion in the world of nutrition.

For lunch, the restaurant serves a ’Journey through Flavours’ that changes every week, or you can opt for the buffet.

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Framed by Lake Geneva, the Rhone and the Swiss plateau, the Vaud Alps, from a height of 3000 m, stages marvellous adventures.

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445 km of slopes The curtain rises on spectacular scenery. Traditional villages that are welcoming all year long are ready for their winter show, with activities galore as the tales unfold. The spotlight beams on the families enjoying themselves in Villars-Gryon and Les Mosses, snowboarders soaring in Leysin, adventurers cascading down the Glacier at Les Diablerets, crosscountry skiers criss-crossing forests and vales, bons-vivants marvelling at the beauty of the Pays-d’Enhaut. There is something for everyone.

The Vaud Alps are putting on a grand performance for you! And what’s more, kids under 9 attend for free!

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Charlotte Chable is a young Swiss alpine skier that never ceases to amaze.

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Charlotte Chable

Thrills for all!

From its summit at 3000 m that over-looks Les Diablerets, “Glacier 3000” leads the dance of the five skiing domains, including Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets.

What total bliss to be able to slide down a combined 2000 m from top to bottom.

With snow parks, a panoramic snow bar, a 7.2 km sledge run, a new fatbike slope and a lively nightlife, your winter holidays will be full to the brim!

During the Junior World Championships in Norway she was even within reach of the podium in the slalom; she continues to prepare tirelessly for her next challenges.

Charm This smiling young woman exudes happiness and comes from a family of great sports men and women. After falling in love with snow sports from a very young age, she is now Altitude 1200-3000 m known on the competition circuit 125 km of skiing slopes 50 km of classic cross-country skiing for her freshness, spontaneity, 50 km of skating cross-country skiing and Swiss charm.

35 km of snowshoe trails 30 km of winter trekking trails

Competition It is in Villars that the young champion cut her teeth. “I grew up very close to the ski slopes, which I could go on by myself, even when I was little. That’s one thing that’s great about the resort.” Charlotte sings the praises of this big skiing area that sits in the sun, where her taste for competition was born.

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Sport, nature and joy These are the three words young cross-country skiing champion Arnaud Guex uses to describe Leysin, the ski resort that saw him grow up. Guex is a local celebrity, as in 2016 after just turning 16 he took part in the Junior Olympic Games in Lillehammer and was the only Vaudois contender.

Sport It is thanks to Leysin that Arnaud discovered cross-country skiing, after playing football, taking part in athletics and running.

“The resort does a lot for sport: the facilities are excellent and extremely varied.” The young athlete progressed at a dizzying speed in just four seasons and is one of the most promising crosscountry skiers in Switzerland.

He is currently complementing sport with studies in Brigue, which allows him to prepare for championships while still going to school.

Nature Arnaud immediately became comfortable in a demanding sport that takes place in the middle of nature and where camaraderie is very present.

“There is a great kinship among skiers, even when in competing teams,” says the sportsman who is convinced that the discipline’s proximity to nature is an important factor

Encounter in Vaud – Tim Vodoz, snowplough driver

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Profile Arnaud Guex

Let’s make the most of the extremes!

60 km of slopes welcome skiers, snowboarders and thrill-seekers to enjoy freestyle, superpipe and snowcross in Leysin. The show is magical! Take a trip to the panoramic revolving Kuklos restaurant where you can see the Mont-Blanc in the distance. Then take a shuttle bus down to the gentler slopes of Les Mosses-La Lécherette, where a Nordic area is entirely devoted to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Passion Villars remains her home when she is not travelling around the world for nine months of the year to attend championships, or to train in Ushuaia in Argentina during the summer.

“It’s in Villars that I learned to love this sport and when I finally get a bit of time at home in the spring, I continue my training in the excellent sports facilities there. I love this sport and I always finish what I have started,” says Charlotte enthusiastically, who adds: “And I love Villars where my passion was born!”

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The road between the two winter destinations of Villars and Les Diablerets will be made shorter and easier thanks to two new chairlifts.

Perseverance Even two knee ligament injuries and a broken foot did not defeat the young woman’s cast-iron morale – as a result, Charlotte began training again as soon as she could. “Sometimes when the conditions are bad I ask myself: ’Wow, is this really what I want to follow as a career path?’ but I have strong character and hate giving up,” concedes the athlete.

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in this rapport. “We train on pistes that are just wonderful, and that is motivating,” adds Arnaud. He hugely appreciated his experience at the Olympics in Norway where, he says, the landscape was also very beautiful and where he made new friends.

Joy “In the competition, you must give it your best to succeed, so you have to really love what you do,” he explains, revealing a surprising maturity. “Enjoyment is key,” he adds. Arnaud is deeply grateful to his parents and Leysin for their support.

He says that when people get together to support you, that feels good and makes you want to always do better. “Coming back to Leysin is always a source of great joy,” he says when referring to the rare times he goes home.

Ski areas Leysin-Col des Mosses, Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets www.alpes-vaudoises.ch Le Rubli 2285m

Sanetschhorn 2923m

Gummfluh 2458m

GLACIER 3000

Oldenhorn 3123m

Spitzhorn 2807m

Les Diablerets 3209m

Wittenberghorn 2350m

Rocher du Midi 2096m Le Para 2540m

Floriette 2120m

Restaurant Botta

Cabane 2525m

Oldenegg 1919m

Tête Ronde

Scex Rouge New 2971m Peak Walk

Culan 2789m Reusch 1350m

LA LECHERETTE 1400m

Pic Chaussy 2351m

Col du Pillon 1546m

LES DIABLERETS 1200m

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LES MOSSES 1445m

Tour de Mayen Tour d’Aï 2326m 2331m

Isenau 1762m

Meilleret 1949m

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Croix des Chaux 2020m Vers l’Eglise

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Les Chaux 1750m

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Chamossaire 2113m

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Restaurant Kuklos 360° Berneuse 2048m

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Roc d’Orsay 2000m

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Profile Riadh Hadj-Azzame

The beautiful region that spans the picturesque villages of Rossinière and Rougement via Château-d’Œx attracts families, food-lovers and sports aficionados. The joys of snow sport in its many iterations and for all ages, goes hand in hand with discovering local food and drink including Etivaz AOP cheese, produced using milk from the cows that roam the beautiful pastures.

And for adventure, nothing beats a flight in a hot-air balloon lifting off from the alpine aerostation centre, or the magic of the International Festival whose show during the month of January fills the sky with balloons of all different colours and from all over the world.

To give, anticipate, manage and fly away

Encounter in Vaud – Anne Rosat’s paper cutouts

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Ski areas Château-d’Œx, Rougemont, Gstaad

Mastery With a background as an engineer and physicist, Riadh subscribes to a Cartesian ethos.

But what he loves about hot-air balloons is taking off from one place without knowing where he will end up. “Everything is decided once you are in flight. As a result, it requires constant control when you are at the mercy of the winds.

Château-d’Œx’s topography with its cool valley morning wind that carries away the balloons and heats up in the sun to bring them back, is ideal,” he explains.

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Interview: a man in a hurry who takes his time.

Riadh Hadj-Azzame is flight director at Château-d’Œx’s International Balloon Festival (21 to 29 January 2017)

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Generosity Riadh begins by acknowledging the volunteers’ generosity in giving up their time to make this festival the region’s key event.

Altitude 891-2293 m Even he takes time off from his 220 km of skiing slopes (including Gstaad) job as a project manager at 50 km of classic cross-country skiing Fondation Urgences-Santé to 50 km of skating cross-country skiing ensure the festival is successful.

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“The volunteers are the festival’s 27 km of winter trekking trails lifeblood,” he says, reminding us that Switzerland is a country of militiamen.

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Authority “When conditions are perfect or else too bad, the situation is easy to handle. This happens only one time out of every five. On all other occasions, you have to monitor the parameters,” he says. As a pilot himself, he is best placed to handle the aeronautical side of this magical but logistically complex event, including acquiring the necessary permits and validation for the 60 balloons taking part.

Enthusiasm When he was studying, Riadh wanted to be closer to the mountains he saw in the distance: “I told myself that I wanted to work at the foot of the mountains,” he recalls. When he landed in the canton of Vaud 20 years ago, he had found heaven. Now in the Paysd’Enhaut, every year in January Riadh Hadj-Azzame releases a bunch of balloons into the sky of the country he adopted as his second home.

Espace Ballon, the story of an adventure.

Did you know that the first round-the-world journey in a hot-air balloon took off in 1999 from Château-d’Œx, in the Vaud Alps?

The story of the crazy adventures of pilots Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones can be explored at the Espace Ballon, in Châteaud’Œx. This fun museum presents the history of hot-air balloons, from Icarus to Piccard.

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The Vaud Jura, a novel way to love winter…

Four ways of sliding into winter The Jura mountain chain, gentler and rounder than the Alps, borders the canton of Vaud along the French-Swiss border. The mountain chain of the Jura, with peaks culminating at 1700 m, is pierced with flat corridors, allowing four ways of sliding into winter to coexist in perfect harmony: alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice-skating.

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St-Cergue Aim for the summits At the heart of the natural Vaud Jura Park, the Dôle at 1677 m overlooks St-Cergue village.

Against the dramatic backdrop of Lake Geneva and the Alps, the Col de la Givrine pass offers trails for cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and snowshoeing.

Enjoy family adventures L’Espace Dôle is the perfect place for adventure-seeking families. On offer are various activities ranging from dog sled racing, hiking, trekking or sliding on trails either by day or by night, to simply eating a delicious fondue in a mountain restaurant.

Altitude 1044-1677 m 44 km of skiing slopes 40 km of classic cross-country skiing 40 km of skating cross-country skiing 25 km of snowshoe trails 14 km of winter trekking trails 5 km of dog sled tracks

Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses To the northeast of the Vaud Jura, close to Yverdon-les-Bains, Sainte-Croix village and its resort of Les Rasses have been favoured by tourists for more than a century. Facing Lake Neuchâtel, the ski slopes are adapted to all skiing levels.

Experience nature Departing from the Nordic centres situated at Les Rasses, L’Auberson and the Mont des Cerfs, crisscross the forests, sunny plateaux and pastures on classic or skating cross-country ski. Discover the marshlands and the natural reserves of the Vraconnaz and the Araignys.

Dare to try alpine skiing With guaranteed snow at the top, seven ski-lifts make the skiing resort perfect for all skiing levels.

Tease your curiosity Time to take a well-deserved break! Discover the craftsmanship of the “dream

makers” of the region, with their famous automatons and music boxes. Outstanding examples are on display at the CIMA Museum in Sainte-Croix, as well as the Baud Museum in L’Auberson.

ice-rink in Switzerland. The most beautiful watches in the world are made every year in the small villages dotted along the lake and beyond.

Glide as far as the eye can see 220 km of cross-country skiing trails make up the biggest domain in central Europe. Follow the trails at Thomassette, on the shores of the Lac de Joux, at Charbonnières and from the Marchairuz and Mollendruz passes.

Altitude 1100-1600 m 20 km of skiing slopes 100 km of classic cross-country skiing 100 km of skating cross-country skiing 65 km of snowshoe trails 8 km of winter trekking trails

Indulge in the famous Vacherin Mont-d’Or AOP Between September and April, Vacherin Mont-d’Or is a must to crown a good meal. This local speciality is an unctuous cheese encased in a delicate spruce corset that is served with a spoon when it becomes deliciously runny.

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Celebrate the essence of time Enter into the recently renovated Espace Horloger, dedicated to the worlds of Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, the prestigious watchmaking

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brands that are the pride of the Swiss luxury industry and that have remained loyal to the valley. Learn about the extraordinary creativity and craftsmanship that goes into watchmaking.

Altitude 1004-1678 m 42 km of skiing slopes 220 km of classic cross-country skiing 220 km of skating cross-country skiing 44 km of snowshoe trails 30 km of winter trekking trails

163 km of cross-country dream trails The crossing of the Swiss Jura (“TJS”) from La Cure / St-Cergue in Vaud canton to Les Bugnenets in Neuchâtel canton is made the length of a well sign-posted trail cut by breath-taking views. Top athletes will dash down the trail in 3 days, others will tackle it at a more leisurely pace over 7 to 8 days. www.skidefond.ch

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Precision, patience, passion and creativity

Patience

It took François Junod 12 years to design the writing android – a project others had told him was an impossible dream. But his unfailing perseverance and a know-how that pushed the limits of technology were finally rewarded. “It’s really the best thing when an android automaton can do something instead of a man and do it just as well,” he recalls with wonder.

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Whether you wish to treat yourself to a heavenly break away from your busy life or simply care for your aching body after a day’s skiing, the canton of Vaud provides a unique environment for wellbeing.

With sulphur-rich waters at Yverdon-les-Bains’ thermal centre and the Bains de Lavey’s thermal baths (the hottest in Switzerland), quality facilities fuse with harmony and wellbeing. In these havens of beauty, time stands still, providing you with a moment for yourself.

François Junod’s automatons that he creates in his Sainte-Croix workshop, in the region of Yverdon-les-Bains, are sought after the world over, especially since he designed his Pushkin android in 2010. For the first time ever, an automaton began writing and drawing like a man.

François Junod has a background in micromechanics, a discipline that has brought fame to Sainte-Croix since the 18th century. It is there that were born the legendary Bolex H16 cine camera and Reuge music boxes. “I wanted to do something new with the traditional techniques, I wanted to create something that no one else had done yet.”

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Profile François Junod

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The Spa at the Royal Savoy

François Junod’s passion for the arts and drawing fed the creation of these extraordinary works, whose secret only he knows. Now he would like to work on more contemporary objects. “I feel more and more drawn towards sculpture,” he says, smiling.

Creativity

François Junod continues to accumulate patents from the watch industry, including on a recent signing machine the size of a telephone. Where does his creativity come from? “I draw all the time and that’s how I come up with ideas.”

o16 Encounter in Vaud – A discovery of François Junod´s automatons

The recently opened Spa at the Royal Savoy reveals itself as a 1500 m2 area of wellbeing in the heart of Lausanne. Here water is king, whether hot, as steam or ice and along with the massages makes up an atmosphere blending luxury and serenity. An enormous stone from the Bürgenstock mountain releases the steam from a hammam, and two spas can be hired for private use on request.

Next to interjoined indoor and outdoor pools with variable temperatures, a gym with all the latest gear allows you to spend your accumulated energy. And for those looking for more specialised therapies, both chromotherapy and spray tan are available. The outcome – a complete tailor-made experience attuned to beauty.

Villars’ sports centre doubles as a wellness centre While renovating its sports centre, Villars incorporated a wellness centre that has become the resort’s pride and joy. After a long day’s skiing, or to escape the bad weather, what could be better than to slip into hot water baths spanning an area of almost 100 m2 bringing together Jacuzzis and massage nozzles, as well as a hammam that leads to a relaxation area with a log fire? Then there is an entire floor of saunas with a panoramic view of the mountains. The outcome – a complete experience attuned to relaxation.

www.royalsavoy.ch

International Centre for Mechanical Art (CIMA) Where mechanics becomes poetry A stone’s throw away from François Junod’s workshop, CIMA offers you a journey to discover fabulous automatons, music boxes and singing birds that man began creating when his imagination met with the mechanics of precision. Please note: guided visits only. www.musees.ch

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Lavaux, the menu slate, wines and authenticity In a delightful restaurant in the centre of the village of Riex, Chef Peter Hasler talks about his latest adventure: opening his own eatery after spending 22 years at the famous Auberge du Raisin in Cully.

Lavaux

Wines

Having arrived more than 30 years ago from his native Emmental, Chef Hasler still believes that Lavaux is the most beautiful region in Switzerland. “It’s magical to live in a place where there is the lake, the mountains, the vineyards and even pastures!” More and more visitors come to discover the superb terraced vineyard that cradles his village since it was declared part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. “For nothing in the world would I leave this region,” he promises.

Peter Hasler is effusive in his praise of the Lavaux wines, which play a very big part in his café. He can hardly contain his enthusiasm about the indigenous grape varieties such as Chasselas, and especially the Plant Robert, which he says is evolving wonderfully. With great satisfaction he adds: “I have a very fine choice of wines.”

Peter Hasler seeks out excellent produce and always prioritises proximity of ingredients. As a butcher’s son, he doesn’t shy away from preparing pork products, calf sweetbread and kidney; people come from far away to taste his beef tongue. What is his favourite dish?

Ham on the bone with a nice potato salad. He believes regional produce equates to authenticity and he is very strict about where food comes from. “My cooking is simple, fresh and honest. For me the best reward is when customers spend hours at the table.”

When he took over the Café de Riex three years ago, Peter Hasler had put together an à la carte menu, but he soon realised that customers trusted him and came more for his daily suggestions. To cater to the demands of the market and play with the seasons, he wrote the menu on a slate. It worked a treat. “I always remember to include a dish like fish for those with a lighter appetite,” he says.

Preparation

Serving

Cut five 1 cm slices for each fish fillet.

Cut the rest into small cubes.

1) Serve up the asparagus on the plates.

Slice the asparagus in two. Cut the back parts into small cubes.

2) Place the mix in the middle.

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3) Over the top, place 5 slices of smoked char per person.

4) Garnish as you wish (small green leaves, salad, toasted bread chips, grissini breadsticks etc.).

Add the cubes of smoked char and asparagus, before mixing.

Ingredients - 4 smoked char fillets - 8 white or green cooked asparagus - 1 soup spoon of fresh tarragon, chopped - 4 soup spoons of mayonnaise

Gratuit

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Smoked char with asparagus ­— For 4 people

Mix the mayonnaise and tarragon, adding a little lemon juice (to taste).

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Profile Peter Hasler – Café de Riex

Le pays du fromage

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Gourmandise, terroir et volupté

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10 Let’s get rid of the winter! Let’s be euphoric at the canton of Vaud’s Brandons and Carnivals, where the processions take over the streets under a shower of confetti and music. Each float is as humorous as the next and the performers dance wearing their Venetian masks.

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— The winter scene and its merry-go-round of events!

01 Festival Lausanne Lumières (Lausanne Lights Festival) Lausanne

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18 November to 31 December 2016 An open air art exhibition illuminates Lausanne during the Christmas period. Contemporary artists create works that punctuate the urban landscape with poetry, humour and fairy tales. www.festivallausannelumieres.ch 02 Christmas markets Five enchanting Christmas markets light up the canton like fairy lights, bringing wonderful smells, flavours and cheer to our weeks leading up to the big day. With guaranteed tastings of food and drink, ideas for presents and unique local arts and crafts, the markets offer a charming Vaud welcome for kids having fun and, therefore, content parents!

Lausanne 24 November to 24 December 2016 www.bo-noel.ch Montreux 24 November to 24 December 2016 www.montreuxnoel.ch Orbe

06 Diablerets 3D Les Diablerets

08 International dog sled racing Les Mosses

3 to 5 March 2017

11 to 12 March 2017

This event comprises three disciplines, three challenges and three courses. All the specialities of snow sports take place in the sumptuous mountains of the Massif des Diablerets including ski mountaineering, the vertical race and long distance relay race. www.villars-diablerets.ch

Come and experience this highly popular winter event.

As if teletransporting us to the Arctic, the race involves 70 teams of huskies with their mushers, who come from all over Europe to compete in two legs, one measuring 16 km, the other 8 km. The race and other entertainment captivate the crowd throughout the weekend. www.lesmosses.ch

Yverdon-les-Bains March 2017 www.brandonsyverdon.ch Carnival Sainte-Croix 17 to 19 February 2017 www.carnaval.ch Avenches

3 to 6 March 2017

17 to 19 March 2017

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www.carnaval-avenchois.ch

Moudon 16 to 19 March 2017

Morges 2 to 4 December and 7 to 11 December 2016 www.phfprod.com Villars 04 39th International Balloon Festival Château-d’Œx

23 December 2016 to 8 January 2017 www.villars-diablerets.ch

05 Les Hivernales Music Festival Nyon 23 to 26 February 2017

21 to 29 January 2017

03 Fisherman’s Friend StrongmanRun Villars

Every year on the last week of January, the sky above Château-d’Œx becomes the setting for an unforgettable show when dozens of hotair balloons take to the sky together in a joyful throng of colours and shapes. This event is a not-to-be-missed meeting place for aeronauts from all over the world. www.festivaldeballons.ch

14 January 2017 The new Fisherman’s Friend StrongmanRun Winter Edition is sure to be thrilling. The summer event already exists, but this new version of the ironman competition will up your adrenaline levels as you tackle an assault course on snow interspersed with hurdles. www.strongmanrun.ch

27 November 2016

Four days of musical marathon all around Nyon to rid you of the winter blues and warm you up in a good atmosphere to the sound of rock, and electro that is both chic and electric.

The entire town tunes in to the sound of music. www.leshivernales.ch

To discover more events please consult our online agenda: events.lake-geneva-region.ch

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07 Cross-country skiing race, La Mara Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses

09 Worldwide Festival Leysin

4 to 5 March 2017

20 to 26 March 2017

The Marathon des Rasses is one of Switzerland’s most popular cross-country skiing races, each year attracting hundreds of racers in all categories.

The event starts on 4 March with 12 or 25 km events requiring participants to use the skating technique. The main race is then on 5 March 2017 and comprises 12, 22 or 42 km. www.ski-mara.ch

The Worldwide Festival is once again taking place in the mountains. The event offers a booming cocktail of music on the pistes and “après-ski” parties under the aegis of famous radio DJ Gilles Peterson. www.worldwidefestival.com

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Local Tourism Offices

Foxtrail T. +41 (0)41 329 80 00 www.foxtrail.ch

Espace Ballon Route des Granges d’Œx 26 1660 Château-d’Œx T. +41 (0)26 924 56 56 www.espace-ballon.ch

Aigle T. +41 ( 0 )24 466 30 00 www.aigle-tourisme.ch

Experience the Jura mountains

Avenches T. +41 ( 0 )26 676 99 22 www.avenches.ch

L’Atelier Avenue de France 39 1004 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 624 16 37 www.l-a-t-e-l-i-e-r.ch

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The Olympic Museum and TOM Café Quai d’Ouchy 1 1006 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 621 65 11 www.olympic.org Fondation de l’Hermitage Route du Signal 2 1000 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 320 50 01 www.fondation-hermitage.ch Musée de l’Elysée Avenue de l’Elysée 18 1006 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 316 99 11 www.elysee.ch La Collection de l’Art Brut Avenue des Bergières 11 1004 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 315 25 70 www.artbrut.ch

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Ta Cave Rue du Simplon 35 1006 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 525 77 07 www.tacave.ch Café de Grancy Avenue du Rond-Point 1 1006 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 616 86 66 www.cafedegrancy.ch

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Les Docks Avenue de Sévelin 34 1004 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 623 44 44 www.docks.ch

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Flon, leisure and night life district in Lausanne www.leflon.ch Chaplin’s World Route de Fenil 2-6 1804 Corsier-sur-Vevey T. +41 (0)21 903 01 30 www.chaplinsworld.com

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Musée CIMA Rue de l’Industrie 2 1450 Sainte-Croix T. +41 (0)24 454 44 77 www.musees.ch

Bex T. +41 ( 0 )24 463 30 80 www.villars-diablerets.ch Château-d’Œx T. +41 ( 0 )26 924 25 25 www.chateau-doex.ch

Musée Baud Grand-Rue 23 1454 L’Auberson T. +41 (0)24 454 24 48 www.museebaud.ch

Chexbres T. +41 ( 0 )848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com

Espace Horloger Grand-Rue 2 1347 Le Sentier T. +41 (0)21 845 75 45 www.espacehorloger.ch

Cully T. +41 ( 0 )848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com Les Diablerets T. +41 ( 0 )24 492 00 10 www.villars-diablerets.ch

Experience a sense of wellbeing Centre Thermal d’Yverdon-les-Bains Avenue des Bains 22 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains T. +41 (0)24 423 02 32 www.cty.ch

Echallens T. +41 ( 0 )21 881 50 62 www.echallens-tourisme.ch Grandson T. +41 ( 0 )24 445 60 60 www.grandson-tourisme.ch

Les Bains de Lavey SA Route des Bains 48 1892 Lavey-les-Bains T. +41 (0)24 486 15 55 www.lavey-les-bains.ch

Gryon T. +41 ( 0 )24 498 00 00 www.villars-diablerets.ch

Spa of the hotel Royal Savoy Avenue d’Ouchy 40 1006 Lausanne T. +41 (0)21 614 88 88 www.royalsavoy.ch

Lausanne T. +41 ( 0 )21 613 73 73 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch

Centre des Sports de Villars SA Route du Village 1884 Villars T. +41 (0)24 495 30 30 www.cds-villars.ch

La Sarraz T. +41 ( 0 )21 866 64 23 www.morges-tourisme.ch Leysin T. +41 ( 0 )24 493 33 00 www.leysin.ch

Experience a discovery Café de Riex Route de la Corniche 24 1097 Riex T. +41 (0)21 799 13 06 www.cafe-de-riex.ch

Lutry T. +41 ( 0 )21 791 47 65 www.montreuxriviera.com Montreux T. +41 ( 0 )848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com Morges T. +41 ( 0 )21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch

Alimentarium Quai Perdonnet 25 1800 Vevey T. +41 (0)21 924 41 11 www.alimentarium.org

Les Mosses-La Lécherette T. +41 ( 0 )24 491 14 66 www.lesmosses.ch

nest Chaussée de la Guinguette 10 1800 Vevey T. +41 (0)21 924 40 40 www.le-nest.ch Montreux Noël Grand-Rue 24 1820 Montreux T. +41 (0)21 963 24 12 www.montreuxnoel.com

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Moudon Région T. +41 ( 0 )21 905 88 66 www.moudon.ch Nyon T. +41 ( 0 )22 365 66 00 www.nyon-tourisme.ch Orbe T. +41 ( 0 )24 442 92 37 www.orbe-tourisme.ch Estavayer-le-Lac/ Payerne T. +41 ( 0 )26 662 66 70 www.estavayer-payerne.ch Rolle T. +41 ( 0 )21 825 15 35 www.tourisme-rolle.ch Romainmôtier T. +41 ( 0 )24 453 38 28 www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch Rougemont T. +41 ( 0 )26 925 11 66 www.chateau-doex.ch St-Cergue T. +41 ( 0 )22 360 13 14 www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses T. +41 ( 0 )24 455 41 42 www.sainte-croix-les-rassestourisme.ch Vallée de Joux T. +41 ( 0 )21 845 17 77 www.myvalleedejoux.ch Vallorbe T. +41 ( 0 )21 843 25 83 www.vallorbe-tourisme.ch Vevey T. +41 ( 0 )848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com Villars T. +41 ( 0 )24 495 32 32 www.villars-diablerets.ch Villeneuve T. +41 ( 0 )848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com Vully-les-Lacs T. +41 ( 0 )26 677 95 15 www.vullyleslacs-tourisme.ch Yverdon-les-Bains T. +41 ( 0 )24 423 61 01 www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch Yvonand-Menthue T. +41 ( 0 )24 430 22 02 www.yvonand-tourisme.ch

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