Why Montreux
Discover Montreux
with Noctis.
Montreux owes its fame to its jazz festival in July, but the town is worth visiting all year round: mild climate on the shores of Lake Geneva, a flower-lined promenade, and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux terraces just minutes away.
Many of our clients stop here between Geneva and the neighbouring Alpine resorts, or choose the Swiss Riviera for the quiet of its shores outside festival season.
Destination Guide
Montreux,
through our concierges' eyes.
The addresses we genuinely recommend to our clients. We take care of the bookings.
Where to Dine
Where to Dine in Montreux
- Montreux Jazz Café A musical atmosphere, local cuisine by the lake.
- Le Pont de Brent Michelin-starred, a few minutes from Montreux.
- La Terrasse du Fairmont Views over the lake and Alps, gastronomic cuisine.
- Café du Grütli A traditional Vaudois table, in the heart of town.
Where to Stay
Where to Stay in Montreux
- Fairmont Le Montreux Palace A Belle Époque institution on the lakeshore.
- Hôtel Eden au Lac Discreet elegance on the shores of Lake Geneva.
- Grand Hôtel Suisse Majestic Facing the mountains, in the heart of Montreux.
- Private lakeside villa More privacy for an extended stay.
What to See
What to See in Montreux
- Château de Chillon One of Switzerland's most visited castles, set on the lake.
- The lakeside promenade Palm-lined shores of Lake Geneva, and the Freddie Mercury statue.
- Lavaux UNESCO-listed terraced landscape, ten minutes away.
- Rochers-de-Naye Alpine panorama, reached by cogwheel train.
Getting Around
Getting Around Montreux
- Geneva Airport About 1h by road along the lake.
- Montreux Station Direct links to Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich.
- Around town A pedestrian lakeside promenade; a chauffeur for the surrounding area.
- Towards the resorts Gstaad 1h, Verbier 1h15, Zermatt 2h.
Practical Guide
Montreux,
the essentials.
Montreux changes with the seasons: the buzz of the Montreux Jazz Festival in July, the gentle lakeside of spring and autumn, the Christmas markets in winter. Its central position on the Swiss Riviera also makes it an ideal base for Geneva, Lausanne and the resorts of the Vaud and Valais Alps.
Here is what we advise our clients when planning their stay.
Getting There
Geneva airport, which has a dedicated business aviation terminal, is about an hour away by the lakeside motorway. Trains also link Geneva Airport to Montreux in just over an hour, with direct services.
Exploring the Region
Lausanne is about 25 minutes away, Villars and Leysin under an hour, Gstaad about an hour, Verbier 1h15. Car-free Zermatt is reached in about two hours to Täsch, then by shuttle train. We arrange these journeys with a private chauffeur from Montreux.
The Montreux Jazz Festival
During the festival's two weeks in early July, lakeside hotels are fully booked well in advance and traffic in town is heavily restricted. We plan accommodation early and arrange chauffeur-driven journeys as close to the stages as possible.
The Calendar
Spring and autumn bring a mild climate and quiet shores; July revolves around the festival; from late November to late December, Montreux Noël fills the quays. In winter, Montreux is a peaceful base for skiing in Villars, Leysin or the Vaud Alps.
Our Services in Montreux
All your services,
a single point of contact.
Every service combines with the others. We coordinate everything, from arrival to departure.
Chauffeur Service in Montreux
Transfers and at-disposal service with chauffeur, on the Swiss Riviera and towards Geneva.
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Car in Montreux
Our collection of prestige vehicles, delivered where you're staying.
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Villa in Montreux
Private residences on the shores of Lake Geneva.
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Private Jet (Geneva Airport)
Charter departing from Geneva-Cointrin, about 1h by road from Montreux.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What to know
before you book.
May, June and September offer the best balance: mild weather, quiet shores and hotel availability. July is the month of the Montreux Jazz Festival, lively but in very high demand. From late November to late December, the Montreux Noël market gives the town a special atmosphere.
Allow about an hour by the motorway along Lake Geneva. We arrange a chauffeur-driven transfer from the moment you land, including from the business aviation terminal, or deliver a vehicle to the airport if you prefer to drive.
Yes. Villars and Leysin are under an hour away, Gstaad about an hour, Verbier 1h15 and Zermatt about two hours to Täsch, where a shuttle train takes you up to the resort. We arrange return transfers or a chauffeur for the day.
Yes, ideally several months ahead for lakeside accommodation. For vehicles and chauffeurs, a few weeks is usually enough, but evening slots after the concerts go quickly.
A private chauffeur for transfers and hourly hire, prestige car rental delivered to your address, lakeside villas and private jet charter from Geneva. A single point of contact coordinates your entire stay.
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