We are planning to end our vacation in Switzerland and thought train travel from Paris (or Strasbourg) to Geneva might be a good route. We're traveling with our 3 teen/young adults, and hoping to land in one place and day trip from there. We are hoping for a good spot for beauty, exploring, some serenity, chocolate, possibly a short hike in mountains...not as interested in city sights nor museums in big cities.
We've been reading about Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux, and Gruyeres...with the tentative plan to get back to Geneva for our flight home. The Lake Geneva area sounds lovely. I also like the suggestions I've read of going on the Chocolate Train route on our own - not the official tour.
However, we're open to any suggestions, and also wondering about ideas for lodging for a family of 5. I hope to have us all together (saving $$), not in two hotel rooms. Hostel with private family room could work - if we could find a nice one in the area. Is there another area we should consider for this time frame and travel route from France? Should we get ourselves to Gimmelwald?
Thanks for any suggestions you can share.