Terrasses viticoles de Lavaux - Cully — Attraction in Bourg-en-Lavaux

Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, stretches for about 30 km along the northern shores of Lake Léman from Villeneuve to Lausanne, in the Canton de Vaud and covers the lower slopes of the mountainside between the villages and the lake. The present vineyards can be traced back to the 11th century, when monasteries controlled the area. It is an outstanding example of a continuous interaction between people and their environment, developed to optimize local resources. They produce a highly valued wine that has always been important to the economy. Best way to visit: ride a bike along Route 9, the Lake Road between Lutry and Vevey. No tickets or...

This is probably the most beautiful area to visit in the Lausanne region. It's situated just a little east of where we live in the city of Pully. You can go anytime, regardless of the season, and find beautiful views over the vineyards, the lake and the mountains. There are some excellent wines to be found here. Stop by at the Vinorama on the cantonal road running along the lake where you can taste, get good advice and purchase wines. In most of the villages along the "Corniche", there are small restaurants or the village wine cellar that will prevent you from being hungry and thirsty. You can also try the small beaches for swimming anytime...

There are some stunning walks through the vineyards on the terraces above Lake Geneva, between Lausanne and Vevey. The easiest way to enjoy them is to walk between two village train stops along the regional rail lines. It can get very hot in the summer on the south-facing terraces so better for shorter walks and more wine tasting - or perhaps taking the tourist 'train'. Autumn can be spectacular with all the industry of harvesting the grapes, the vendange, and then the autumn colours of...