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Geneva is ideally situated to explore the surrounding lake and mountainside areas. There are countless smaller towns and villages within easy reach of the city just waiting to be discovered by adventurous day trippers. |
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Lausanne
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| Lausanne is located just 55 km from Geneva and is famous for its beautiful lakeside promenades. The beautiful port includes its own Old Town dating back to the 14th century as well as the ultra-modern Olympic Museum. Lausanne is home to the
International Olympic Committee and thus is recognized on the international map too. Lausanne is increasingly becoming a hot spot for clubbers from around the region.
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Montreux
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| The city was originally intended as a resort area and has maintained the same atmosphere with many big and small hotels with a touch of history. The coolest place in Switzerland during the first two weeks of July, Montreux is world famous for The Montreux jazz festival. This place is worth a visiting anytime of the year. The incredible up close and panoramic views of the Swiss Alps looms overhead and its beautiful lakefront walkway.
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Gruyeres
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| Your search for the complete Swiss alpine village ends here. Gruyeres is the answer to your search. Don’t forget visiting the famous Gruyeres cheese factory
or just capture a breathtaking mountain views from one of the many restaurant terrace located all over the city. Be sure to pick up the miniature cowbells as a souvenir.
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Chillon
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| Switzerland’s most famous castle; Chillon castle is situated on a rocky extension on Lake Geneva’s northern shore. The fully restored and furnished castle displays a collection of excavated antique weapons, chests and other items. Guided tours are available for tourist round the year.
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Chamonix
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| Situated at about 90 minutes across the Arve Valley from Geneva by car, Chamonix has a line of world class ski resorts within the canton. Innumerous outdoor activities of every extreme are available for adventure lovers. The two stage cable car to the top of the Aiguille du Midi is, highly recommended as a day time activity and this trip promises an unmatched view of the Alps on a clear day.
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Annemasse
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Located just over the border in France at the foot of Mont Saleve Annemasse is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Owing to its close proximity to the mountains this destination promises its tourists a treat of activities like skydiving, parasailing and paragliding ranking among the most popular sports.Some nearby sister villages of Ville-La-Grand, Gaillard, Ambilly, Vetraz-Monthoux, and Etremieres are equally active beautiful offering picturesque alternatives to the more touristic Annemasse.
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Annecy
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| A must for day trippers the city is located just 35 km south of Geneva and is,to many tourists, the most beautiful city in all of France especially in summer, Annecy is an ancient town known for it’s incredible lake front beaches along Lake Annecy
and not to forget the maze of ancient canals running through the old town. That’s the reason why the town has been nicknamed “Venice of the Savoie.”
Just in case you get tired of the beaches do visit the major historic monuments like The Palais de l'Isle, Saint Peter’s Cathedral, and Annecy Castle.
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Pays de Gex (St. Genis – Gex – Ferney – Divonne)
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| This town is located just 15 km north of Geneva at the foot of the Jura mountain range. Local hot springs that permeates the area and are said to have healing powers and that’s what makes Pays de Gex and its surrounding towns a much visited destination. Every town has its own health and spa facilities with public thermal baths and resort.
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Einsiedeln
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| This town is worth a see. Home to a massive Baroque Cathedral and the statue of the Black Madonna, this town draws a large number of Catholic pilgrims each year. This town has a large number of pizzeria too!!!
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Rigi
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| Home to Europe's oldest mountain railway, the hotels at the top have more of a class and historical touch to their architecture and décor. Cheaper than most of the other mountain-top excursions in Switzerland this place too offers a beautiful view of the city.
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