Terrasses De Lavaux: St Saphorin
St Saphorin, in the canton of Vaud, is located at the heart of one of Switzerland’s most famous wine-producing regions: Terrasses de Lavaux.
This hillside vineyard region was first cultivated by Cistercian monks in 1147 and over the centuries laid claim to some of Europe’s finest wines.
Today, St Saphorin and TERRASSES DE LAVAUX are popular tourist destinations that offer visitors stunning views of Lake Geneva and allow them to sample some of the country's finest wines.
How To Get There
BY TRAIN:
Lausanne to St Saphorin
Montreux to St Saphorin
Geneva to Lausanne then
Lausanne to St Saphorin
Vevey to St Saphorin
BY CAR
there are two main routes that lead to St Saphorin and Terrasses de Lavaux.
The first route is via the N20 – a scenic country road that runs from Lausanne to Montreux.
The second route, also known as ‘the panoramic drive’, follows the N3 highway along the eastern shore of Lake Geneva.
BY BOAT
From Lausanne Ouchy/Montreaux to Rivaz – St. Saphorin
St Saphorin: Terrasses De Lavaux
How to spend your day at ST. SAPHORIN:TERRASSES DE LAVAUX
Hike from St Saphorin Train Station to the Village of Lutry
Hike Start: St Saphorin train station
Hike end: Lutry Train Station
Distance: 11
Duration: 3 h 15 min
NOTE: You can end your hike anytime by taking the train in one of the villages.
see table below
St. Saphorin | 385 m above sea level(altitude) | train/bus/restaurant/hotel here |
Rivaz | 440 m above sea level | restaurant here |
Le Dézaley | 440 m above sea level | |
Epesses | 426 m above sea level | train/restaurant here |
Riex | 442 m above sea level | train/restaurant here |
Aran | 465 m above sea level | restaurant here |
Le Châtelard | 424 m above sea level | |
Lutry | 403 m above sea level | train/boat/bus/restaurant and hotel here |
See Map below
Explore TERRASSES DE LAVAUX and hike from St. Saphorin train station on Lac Léman / Lake Geneva to the village of Lutry. Here, explore and take a closer look at the medieval village with its narrow winding streets and the characteristic winegrowers' houses from the 16th to 19th centuries.
The original church tower still adorns numerous wine labels today. The Auberge de l'Onde offers a place to stop, reflecting a centuries-old tradition of hospitality.
The signposted hiking trail leads from here in constant ups and downs through the famous, beautiful vineyards of Lavaux and the picturesque wine villages. The vineyard dates back as early as the 12th century.
The Lavaux wine terraces extend over 800 hectares and are Switzerland's largest contiguous wine-growing region. Significantly, the Terrasses de Lavaux has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. Excellent wines are produced here and get a good reputation.
You will pass through the small villages of Rivas, Epesses, Dezaley, Riex, Aran, Le Châtelard , and Lutry on the SwissRiviera. You will enjoy the most stunning views during your hike!
The LAVAUX VINEYARD TERRACES that extend into Lake Geneva create a beautiful blend of the greens from the vineyards and blue lake and skies. Everywhere you turn to is picture-perfect!
TIP: Remember to stop in Epesses and try their wine at the Auberge du Vigneron. Continue your scenic walk to the village of Riex and stop at The Café de Riex for some food and local wine. You will love it! End your hike at the medieval town of Lutry, where trains or boat connections await you.
After exploring the beautiful village of St Saphorin, why not stop at Auberge de l'Onde for a gourmet experience?
This gourmet brasserie has served guests for more than seven centuries. It was awarded 14 points by Gault & Millau; the Auberge de l'Onde celebrates local traditions of hospitality and excellent food!
Note: Second floor of the restaurant is for fine dining, and downstairs is for casual dining.
opening hours:
Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00 - 14:00 19:00 - 21:30
Sunday, 11:45 - 16:00
Centre du Village
1071 St-Saphorin - CH
+41 (0) 21 925 49 00
info@aubergedelonde.ch
http://www.aubergedelonde.ch
Practical information Opening Rotisserie Wednesday to Saturday: 7pm - 9.30pm Sunday non-stop: 11.45am - 4pm
Best time to go to St Saphorin: Terrasses de Lavaux
From April to October
Here is our video in St Saphorin Switzerland