Nest Chalet

Winter

600 km of ski slopes, serene snowshoe trails, cross-country tracks, a biathlon school, and Switzerland's warmest thermal baths add layers of adventure, wellness, and alpine magic to every day.

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Cross-country skiing, Morgins

Groomed cross-country loops along the valley floor, gentle enough for beginners and quiet away from the downhill pistes.

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Cross-country skiing, Champéry

A cross-country loop on the Champéry side of the valley, with the Dents du Midi over the tracks. A short drive from Morgins.

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Snowshoe trails, Dents du Midi

Signed snowshoe routes through forest and high pastures. Rent a pair, follow the markers and find the quiet corners.

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Xstream Park, Collombey-Muraz

An indoor centre with a standing wave and a big trampoline hall. The water's a warm 25-28°C, so you surf in any weather.

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Aquaparc, Le Bouveret

A big indoor-outdoor water park on Lake Geneva, with slides, wave pools and lagoons. A dependable rainy-day plan for families.

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Fantasticable, Châtel

A high-speed zipline across the Abondance valley. You fly face-down for over a kilometre at close to 100km/h.

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Gecko Escalade, Sottens

An indoor climbing gym with roped walls and bouldering, set for beginners and strong climbers alike. Good when the weather turns.

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Cross-country skiing, La Chapelle-d'Abondance

A cross-country area just over the French border, with quiet, well-groomed trails through farmland and forest.

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Dog sledding, La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Husky sledding on the French side with a musher at the reins. Book a short taster ride or a longer trail.

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Biathlon taster, La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Intro biathlon sessions pairing cross-country skiing with rifle shooting at the range. Coaches supply the kit and patience.

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Vallon de They winter walk, Morgins

A signed winter walking trail through the Vallon de They, packed snow underfoot and forest around. Flat and family-friendly.

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Cultural

Mines de Sel de Bex

Switzerland's only working salt mine, worked since the 1500s. Visits go underground by little train through old galleries.

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Fort de Cindey, Saint-Maurice

A real artillery fort dug into the rock, part of Switzerland's secret defences. Tours lead through tunnels and gun positions.

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La Vieille Douane, Châtel

Châtel's old customs house, now a small museum on the smugglers and border guards of these mountains. A characterful hour.

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Chaplin's World, Corsier-sur-Vevey

Charlie Chaplin's lakeside home, now a museum to his life and films. The manor and studio sets are clever and moving.

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Olympic Museum, Lausanne

The official museum of the Olympic Games, in parkland above the harbour. Memorabilia, film and interactive galleries.

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Fort de Chillon, Veytaux

A once-secret artillery fort hidden in the rock by the castle, now open. Cold War history with immersive underground staging.

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Alta Lumina, Les Gets

A night-time illuminated trail through the woods, where light and sound tell a wordless story. Gentle and good after dark.

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Lac Souterrain de Saint-Léonard

Europe's largest navigable underground lake, explored by rowing boat through a vast lit cavern. Cool, still and remarkable.

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GoldenPass Belle Époque, Montreux

A heritage train with 1930s-style carriages, climbing from the lake into the pre-Alps. The journey is the outing.

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Chemin de fer-musée Blonay-Chamby, Blonay

A working museum railway running vintage steam and electric trains on a scenic line above Lake Geneva. A charming ride.

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Fort des Rousses, Les Rousses

A huge 19th-century Jura fort, now part museum and part cheese cellar where Comté matures. Tours end with a tasting.

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Belalp Escape Game, Châtel

A themed escape game where teams solve puzzles against the clock. A good evening plan when the weather closes in.

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Chillon Castle

Discover the most visited historical monument in Switzerland: Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva. Immerse yourself in 1000 years of history and explore medieval dungeons.

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For kids

Aquaparc, Le Bouveret

A big indoor-outdoor water park on Lake Geneva, with slides, wave pools and lagoons. A dependable rainy-day plan for families.

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Tropiquarium, Servion

A tropical zoo and aquarium with crocodiles, snakes, big cats and a walk-through aviary. Warm and easy with kids on a cool day.

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Maison Cailler, Broc

One of Switzerland's oldest chocolate factories. A guided tour through the history of the bean ends with a generous tasting.

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AQUATIS, Lausanne

Europe's largest freshwater aquarium and vivarium. Twenty ecosystems trace the world's rivers and lakes, fish and reptiles.

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Ice rink, Châtel

Public skating through the winter, with skates to hire on site. An easy evening with children, or a break from the pistes.

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Wellness

Oxygen yoga & massage, Morgins

A village wellness studio for yoga, movement, massage and bodywork. A good reset for tired legs after rain, trails or snow.

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Les Bains de Lavey, Lavey-les-Bains

Switzerland's warmest springs feed indoor and outdoor pools at a soothing 34°C. A restorative half-day after exertion.

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Institut Colibri, Morgins

A massage and treatment studio in the village for unknotting tired muscles. Worth booking ahead on a wet or snowy afternoon.

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As You Are yoga, Morgins

A village yoga studio with classes and private sessions in English. Calm surroundings for a stretch between adventures.

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Centre aquatique Forme d'O, Châtel

Châtel's pool and wellness centre, with indoor pools, slides and a spa. A comfortable wet-weather option over the border.

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