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Geneva day tour

From Geneva, Lausanne

Grande Dixence Dam

The world’s highest gravity dam, collects melting water from 35 glaciers in the region surrounding Zermatt and leading up to Val d’Hérens. The Grande Dixence dam is a visitor attraction and also the starting point for mountain hikes.

After a stop near the town of Sion for lunch, you will reach Chillon Castle for a memorable visit. From there, a cruise on one of Lake Geneva’s emblematic paddle steamers will allow you to admire the vineyards of Lavaux, a Unesco Heritage site, all the way to Lausanne Ouchy.
Back home with your private car.

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Matterhorn Alpine Crossing

An exhilarating journey through the Alps, from Genève to Aoste, Breuil-Cervinia, Petit Cervin, and Zermatt. Start the day with a scenic bus ride from Geneva, immersing you in the Aosta Valley’s beauty and stopping for coffee in Entrèves.

Reach the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and its extraordinary views of 34 peaks over 4,000 meters. Continue the adventure with the ascent of the novice-friendly Breithorn (4,164 m) in a sleek Pininfarina-designed cable car, culminating in Zermatt.

Explore the town’s mountain legacy, from the first inn to Edward Whymper’s historic Matterhorn summit. Optionally, extend your stay in Zermatt for further exploration. Get ready for an unforgettable Alpine experience!

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Cheese and Mountain Fun

Combines the two by taking you to Gruyères, the most iconic cheese-making region of Switzerland, as well as to the beautiful viewpoint of the Diablerets area, the Glacier 3000.
On the return, you will pass in front of the Chillon Castle and from Montreux embark for a cruise on one of Lake Geneva’s emblematic paddle steamers
which will allow you to admire the vineyards of Lavaux, a Unesco site, all the way to Lausanne Ouchy.

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Watch Manufacturers Tour

Immersion in the Swiss watchmaking environment surrounded by wild nature.

Embark on a captivating journey to the Vallée de Joux. This unique region, nestled between the rugged Jura Mountain Ranges, is a world of its own, characterized by its pristine countryside and rich watchmaking heritage.

After a 1h30 drive to the Sentier, visit the Espace Horloger, a museum that showcases the current productions of the leading watchmaking companies in the Joux Valley.

At noon, in Le Brassus, the restaurant of the Hôtel des Horlogers will serve you a gourmet lunch.
2 hours in the afternoon at the Jaeger-Lecoultre manufacture will reveal no secrets to you about their grand complication watches.

(This journey has to be planed weeks in advance to allow us to organise the visit of Jaeger-Lecoultre’s manufacturer or Audemars-Piguet’s Museum)

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Chamonix and The Mont-Blanc

Chamonix, known as the global hub of mountaineering, is situated at the base of Europe’s highest peak, Mont-Blanc (4,810 m). This captivating town attracts mountain enthusiasts from around the world and offers a plethora of attractions.

At arrival in Chamonix, the impressive cable car leads you at the top of the Aiguille du Midi at an altitude of 3,700 m, treating yourself to an exceptional panoramic view of Mont-Blanc. The terraces at the summit offer a breathtaking 360° vista of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps.

On afternoon, the tiny red Cogwheel Mountain Train take 20′ to Montenvers station at an altitude of 1,913 m. and where you can marvel at the famous Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice), a significant testament to the ongoing climate changes.

Afterwards, take time to stroll around Chamonix for shopping and viewing Mario Colonel’s famous mountain photo gallery.

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Picturesque Lake Geneva

You come first across the green landscapes of the Gruyères area, then, at the foothills of the Fribourg Prealps appears, as if it has emerged directly from the pages of history, the striking castle of Gruyères, with its medieval charm.
Before visiting it, take your time to explore «La Maison du Gruyère» where you can embark on a nature getaway and uncover all the secrets behind its cheese-making process.
At the beginning of the afternoon, you will experience 2 Panoramic Mountain Trains: that of Gruyères and the Golden Pass towards Montreux.
From there, you will visit Chillon Castle and then embark on a cruise on one of Lake Geneva’s emblematic paddle steamers to admire the Lavaux vineyards, a Unesco site, to Lausanne Ouchy.

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Sports, Wine and Cinema at Riviera

Once in Lausanne-Ouchy, you visit the Olympic Museum which celebrates the Olympic movement, showcasing the history of the games, their organization, and the achievements of athletes. Inside the museum, you’ll encounter interactive displays that complement the vast collection of 1,500 items directly related to the games and the athletes.

Then you embark on a cruise on one of Lake Geneva’s emblematic paddle steamers to admire the Lavaux vineyards, a Unesco site, to Chillon Castle.
After the visit, you join Montreux and Corsier for the visit of the Chaplin Museum. The manor house and its expansive park offer insights into Chaplin’s private life, while a separate building focuses on his artistic works.

Then, short ride to the vineyards of Lavaux where a passionate winegrower will introduce you to their estate and offer a memorable wine tasting experience. On the return home, enjoying the breathtaking views from «La Corniche» balcony, which overlooks Lake Geneva. Along this route, you’ll encounter the charming villages of Epesses and Riex, adding to the enchantment of your journey.

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Vaud Riviera Highlights

From Lausanne Ouchy harbour, you embark on a cruise on one of Lake Geneva’s emblematic paddle steamers to admire the Lavaux vineyards, a Unesco site, to Chillon Castle.
After the visit, you join Montreux by foot 30′) or by bus (10′) to take a tiny Cogwheel Mountain Train to the top of the Rochers de Naye.
At an altitude of around 2,000 meters, you’ll be treated to breathtaking vistas from the Eiger to Mont-Blanc, with Lake Geneva shimmering below.
Return back to Montreux where your private car conduct you where a passionate winegrower introduce you to their estate and offer a memorable wine tasting experience.
On the return home, enjoying the breathtaking views from «La Corniche» balcony, which overlooks Lake Geneva. Along this route, you’ll encounter the charming villages of Epesses and Riex, adding to the enchantment of your journey.

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Contact

Watch and Cow

Airport building / Route de l’aéroport 21
Case Postale 869
1215 Geneva
Switzerland

+41 22 552 39 89

Opening hours

Monday – Friday
08:00AM – 05:00PM (Geneva / UTC+2)

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