Rochers-de-Naye

An alpine peak with stunning views and marmots.

Rochers-de-Naye is one of the most scenic viewpoints in the Montreux region, rising to 2,042 metres above sea level. From the summit, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Geneva, the Alps, and even Mont Blanc on clear days.

A cogwheel train takes you from Montreux through picturesque landscapes straight to the top. There you’ll find an alpine garden, marmot caves, hiking trails, and panoramic terraces. In winter, the area becomes a charming ski destination – perfect for nature lovers and mountain adventurers alike.

Transport

How to Get There

Ways to get to the attraction

On foot from Montreux center 176-264 min.

From Lausanne by car ~1 h 21 min.

From Bern by car ~1 h 45 min.

From BRN airport (Bern) by car ~2 h 4 min.

From SIR airport (Sion) by car ~1 h 31 min.

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Attraction

Description

Detailed information about the attraction

What is this place

Rochers-de-Naye is a 2,042 m ridge above Montreux with sweeping views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. A year-round cog railway reaches the summit; summer brings easy walks, the 1896 La Rambertia alpine garden and a small marmot park.

Key features

2,042 m summit on the Rhône/Rhine watershed with long-range vistas to Mont Blanc on clear days.
Montreux–Glion–Rochers-de-Naye rack railway – ~55 min, typically hourly; highest line in canton Vaud.
La Rambertia alpine garden (founded 1896) – ~1,000 species; generally free, snow-dependent season.
Marmots’ Paradise – small marmot enclosures by the top station, usually free in summer.
Seasonal Santa’s House on the summit during the pre-Christmas weeks.

What to see

Summit lookouts and short ridge strolls with views of Lake Geneva, Dent de Jaman and the Alps.
La Rambertia alpine garden (usually June – mid-October).
Marmots’ Paradise near the top station and family-friendly paths.

History

The rack railway opened Glion – Rochers-de-Naye in 1892 and Montreux – Glion in 1909, opening the high ridge to tourism; the upper section was electrified in 1938.

The 1896 La Rambertia garden, dedicated to writer Eugène Rambert, became a hallmark of the site. In recent decades the summit added the Marmots’ Paradise and, each Advent season, the Santa’s House experience.

Practical information

Location: Above Montreux and Villeneuve; top station Les Rochers-de-Naye on the Vaud Prealps ridge.

Getting there: Year-round cog railway from Montreux ~55 min, typically hourly; winter service may vary – check timetables. Connections: Territet–Glion funicular, CGN lake boats, VMCV buses.

Access: Gravel paths and steps on the plateau; expect wind and slick surfaces in bad weather. La Rambertia and the marmot park are a few minutes from the station.

Visiting hours: All year; La Rambertia usually June – mid-October; Santa’s House roughly late Nov – 24 Dec with special trains.

Visit duration: 2–4 h incl. views, garden and marmots; longer with ridge hikes.

Best time: Clear mornings or golden hour; in May, narcissi bloom around Caux (mid-station).

Notes: Mountain weather changes fast – pack a warm/windproof layer; winter brings partial closures and altered train patterns.

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