I am planning a day trip to Yvoire from Montreux. From what I have read, it is about a half day trip. I plan to leave Switzerland early in the morning so I can take my time. Is it worth a visit to Evian as well?
Posted by
Paris
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Train + boat from Montreux to Yvoire and back is a lovely journey, but it takes a while: it is a day trip, rather than a half-day trip.
Maybe start with Yvoire, and when you are done assess the time you have left and see if you want to try going to Evian?
But I would rather walk to Nernier (tinier, quieter lakeshore village) or to the Domaine de Rovorée (the latter has a lovely lakeshore path)
Posted by
OP
248 posts
Thank you. I will look into them.
I thought I saw a boat from Vevey, but I will take another look. I haven’t quite decided where to stay on the Swiss side.
Posted by
Paris
7301 posts
The regular boat to Yvoire leaves from Nyon. There are some from Lausanne in spring, summer and fall but it takes 2 hours. None from Vevey as far I can see, but it is easy to reach Nyon by train from Vevey (although Nyon is hilly and there is quite a walk from the pier to the station).
Posted by
OP
248 posts
Thanks for checking.
Posted by
naples, florida, USA
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We used Yvoire as a base to visit Annecy.