Leisure in Montreux
The Swiss Riviera and Montreux offer you an extremely vast range of leisure activities within a stone’s throw from the school. Various mountain and water sports may be enjoyed in winter and in summer. From mountain climbing to mountain biking, not to mention sailing, waterskiing, tennis, kart racing, bowling, and paragliding, the Riviera is truly a paradise for sports enthusiasts.
In the winter, one of the world’s largest ski area, known as “Les Portes du Soleil” is just 30 minutes away, and a number of sports clubs are available if you are interested in indoor sports. Also take time to visit the famous medieval Château de Chillon, to sail on Lake Geneva in a 100-year-old steamboat or to immerse yourself in the dynamic atmosphere of such music festivals as the Montreux Jazz Festival or Nyon’s Paleo FolkFestival. Every week we suggest a number of activities “coached” by our staff. There is also a lot of information available if you wish to organise your leisure activities yourself.
Some events to keep in mind:
January | Lausanne sporting challenge Biggest public multi-sports event of the area |
February | Nescafe Champs Open The elite of world snowboard riders during 1 week |
International hot-air ballooning week 99 hot-air balloons from 15 countries on the Alps | |
March | Carnival days In several different places |
April | Cully Jazz Festival Nine-day cruise through the world of jazz |
Mai | Animai garden rivage Socio-cultural festival for creativity of young people |
June | European Beer Festival Largest beer-related event in Switzerland |
Montreux Volley Masters Best world teams in competition | |
July | Montreux Jazz Festival One of the best over the World |
Paléo Festival One of the biggest Pop Music Festival in Europe | |
August | Sidewalk artist festival Jugglers, mimes, acrobats and others |
Oz’Arènes rock festival In a magnificent Roman amphitheatre | |
European heritage days Visit historic sites and monuments | |
October | Underground Film & Music Festival Discover new untraditional talents |
November | Metropop Festival Urban and contemporary music |
December | Comedy Festival Artists from around the world to tickle the funny bone |
Christmas Market of Montreux The biggest in Switzerland |
