Old Town of Montreux (Vieille-Ville de Montreux) Tours and Tickets

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Montreux Old Town is free to visit, and it’s popular with travelers on day trips who want some downtime amid historic surroundings. Day trips from Geneva to Montreux start at around US$153, though these tours typically spend most of the day at headline attractions such as Chillon Castle or Glacier 3000, rather than in town.

Montreux’s hillside old town offers a glimpse of the region's peaceful, authentic character and a chance to soak up the local atmosphere. In contrast, Montreux’s lakefront promenade is tourist-central: a magnet for travelers, offering a flower-bedecked promenade that’s lined with benches that beckon you to people-watch while soaking up lake views.

It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the lakefront to Montreux Old Town. The most direct route is to walk south of the main boat terminal to Rue de Marché. Follow this road up the hill until the road becomes Rue du Pont. This road leads to Montreux Old Town.

The 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) Chauderon Gorge walk starts from Montreux Old Town and is clearly marked with yellow signs from the Rue du Pont. You’ll hike along a shaded pathway up the hill to Glion, and then return to Montreux Old Town via the Telegraph Trail (Sentier du Télégraphe) and its many stairs.

Yes. True hidden gems are hard to come by, but Montreux Old Town certainly has some less-touristed treasures. While in Montreux Old Town, visit Les Planches, a smaller enclave with terraced cafés overlooking the lake. You’ll also want to plan time to take the tranquil Chauderon Gorge hike along the river.