Gourmet Escapades
Bex Salt MinesChâteau d’Aigle and the vine, wine, and wine label museumVineyard TrailWalks in the vineyardsRucher de VelardSwiss Wine TourRestaurants in Chablais
Bex Salt Mines
Visit
Dive into the heart of the Bex Salt Mines! Take the Miners’ Train to go deep into the salt mountain. Wander through its galleries, learn about the history of the mines, and witness the production process of the delicate Fleur des Alpes. With a constant temperature of 18°C, the Bex Salt Mines are ideal to visit… all year round!
For groups, it is possible to book a visit from 20 people.
Enjoying yourself
From snacks to festive meals, through convivial moments (aperitifs, cocktail parties, raclette or buffets), the Taverne du Dessaloir can accommodate up to 200 people. This magical place lends itself to all occasions.
Offer on request.
Isolate yourself
Would you like to organize a seminar or a training day in an unusual place? The Alexandre Dumas Room, located at 1500 meters in the mountain, offers you its beautiful space that can accommodate up to 75 people. Various packages including transportation on the Miners’ train, room rental, and as an option, a guided tour as well as a snack or a meal are offered.
Indulge yourself
For locavore gourmets, a host of products with SEL DES ALPES have been developed, such as Organic Herbal Salts, two Gruyère AOP or a half and half fondue. Local artisans use the White Gold of the Alps in their creations, such as the Brasserie La Mine in Bex, the Atelier des Sables in Bouveret uses it in its caramels, as well as the Charlet-Ançay chocolate factories in Gryon and Raffin in Monthey.
A whole range of SEL DES ALPES products is on sale at the Boutique des Mines de Sel de Bex.
Château d’Aigle and the vine, wine, and wine label museum
The Museum of Vine, Wine and Wine Label is located on the exceptional site of the Château d’Aigle, in the heart of the Chablais wine region. Its exhibitions (permanent and temporary) on various themes – landscapes, biodiversity, taste education, ecology, economy and art – will delight wine and culture lovers.
Vineyard Trail
In the heart of the Chablais region, the vineyard trail links Yvorne and Lavey-les-Bains, passing through Aigle – to discover the Chablais terroir. Several gourmet stops and tourist attractions await visitors.
The beginning of the tour allows us to discover more about the Chablais AOC wine region, with stops at the Caveau d’Yvorne and the Château d’Aigle. A visit to the Bex Salt Mines will spice up the route. This itinerary ends gently in the hottest spring in Switzerland, at the thermal center of Lavey-les-Bains.
Walks in the vineyards
Alpes Vaudoises has put together numerous itineraries in the vineyards. Hiking, biking, or didactic trails, of varying duration and difficulty, there is something for all ages and all tastes!
Rucher de Velard
Born in 2020 in Leysin, the Rucher de Velard is a place of welcome and a didactic support to discover the profession of beekeeper and his equipment as well as the work of bees. Eventually, the goal is to make it a family educational centre.
Come learn and recharge your batteries in a beautiful natural setting!
Swiss Wine Tour
Swiss Wine Tour is a national platform that brings together the one-tourism offer of the 6 Swiss wine regions (Valais, Geneva, Vaud, Ticino, Three-Lakes and German-speaking Switzerland). In the Chablais vaudois, several original offers invite you to discover its wines: cellar visits, tastings, walks with and without fondue or even bottling by yourself. The choice is yours!
Restaurants in Chablais
Taste the products of the Chablais region directly in the region’s restaurants, bistros, cafés, on the plain or at altitude, with a view of the mountains or not. The choices seem endless! Make your choice… and enjoy your meal.
Other discoveries
We love the Chablais vaudois for its terroir: the purity of its salt, the diversity of its wines and beers, the delicacy of its fruits, the character of its cheeses and charcuterie.
But we also love it for the diversity of its landscapes and all the activities that go with it.
Whether you come to the region in summer or winter, you will not have time to get bored.
The Chablais on foot and by bike
The changing landscapes of the region are best discovered on foot or by bike. That’s why Alpes Vaudoises has put together all the cycling and hiking itineraries, in the plains and at high altitude. Warm up those legs and get ready to discover the Chablais!
Sports Oasis
Whatever the season, the Vaud Alps are ideal for all sports.
In summer, many activities await mountain lovers: hiking, mountain biking, climbing, via ferrata. And for those who prefer water to rock, no need to panic. Kayaking, rafting, canyoning or fishing are also on the menu.
In winter, trade your caps for hats and your shorts for sweaters. The activities are not to be outdone! Fatbike, ice diving, ice climbing, ice rink, dog sledding or paragliding will spice up your stay.
A little culture
If you prefer culture to sport, the Chablais has plenty to offer. There are several museums and exhibitions in the region, where you can discover the history of the Vaud Alps and its inhabitants, the local gastronomy or even vintage cars.
And we should not forget to visit the prestigious castles that tower over the region: the Château d’Aigle and the Château de la Roche.
Time for yourself
Vacations are also privileged moments to take care of yourself. Located in the heart of the Chablais Vaudois, the thermal baths of Lavey, the Baths of Villars and the many massages and treatments offered there will allow you to recharge your batteries. Sometimes it’s OK to put yourself first.
Recurring events
Bex Salt MinesCaves Ouvertes VaudoisesMondial du ChasselasLeysin Alpine Village of TasteStroll in the vineyard of Ollon
Bex Salt Mines
The Bex Salt Mines offer a wide range of activities throughout the year. Discover the salt mountain through new and delicious experiences!
Spring, August 1st and Fall Brunches
Three times a year, the Bex Salt Mines organize a brunch at a depth of 450 m, in the heart of the salt mountain. Local specialties, sweet and savory, delight the taste buds of young and old alike.
Visits by lantern
By the light of your lantern, (re)discover the Bex Salt Mines in a new light! A family activity or with friends for a unique evening in search of the salt springs, followed by a snack in the Taverne du Dessaloir.
Gourmet tours
How about a visit to the Salt Mines peppered with tasty breaks based on regional products? This is what awaits you every year in September, during the Week of Taste.
HalloMines
Every year, Halloween is invited to the Bex Salt Mines during the month of October. In the bowels of the salt mountain, you have to solve riddles during a guided tour. A snack at the end of the tour completes this original adventure! Recommended for 5–12 year-olds.
Santa Claus, mulled wine, and sweets!
Come and meet Santa Claus at the end of your visit to the Mines. You will enjoy tasty mulled wine, some sweets and a small gift for the children. Something to delight young and old alike!
Caves Ouvertes Vaudoises
Every year, at the beginning of June, the winegrowers open the doors of their cellars for the Caves Ouvertes Vaudoises. This is an opportunity for wine lovers to meet the producers, taste their specialties and leave with their best discoveries. Various convivial events complete this festive weekend.
Mondial du Chasselas
The Mondial du Chasselas takes place every year in June, for two days, in the exceptional setting of the Château d’Aigle. On this occasion, several hundred Chasselas wines are tasted by an international jury.
Following the award ceremony, the Chasselas Festival allows the public to taste nearly 200 Chasselas wines from various regions of the world – including the great prizewinners. For only CHF 20.00, visitors are entitled to a free tasting at all the stands as well as a visit to the Vine, Wine, and Label Museum. Food stands and music complete this gourmet and festive program.
Leysin Alpine Village of Taste
Since 2020, Leysin is the “Alpine Village of Taste” within the framework of the Week of Taste. During 10 days in September, all the producers, craftsmen, shopkeepers and restaurant owners in Leysin open their doors to gourmet visitors to share the pleasure of eating well and celebrate local know-how.
Stroll in the vineyard of Ollon
Since 1997, the winegrowers of the Ollon appellation have been organizing walks in the vineyard in September. Each year, nearly 2000 visitors gather to taste some of the many wines offered while strolling through the magnificent hillsides of Ollon. Several culinary specialties complete this gourmet event.
Accommodation in the Chablais Vaudois
The Chablais offers a wide range of accommodation options, as varied as its culinary specialties: hotels, chalets, bed & breakfasts, campsites, cabins, alone or in groups. Choose the option that best suits your stay!
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