Activities in Lake Geneva Region
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Walking Tour
Guided tours of the Vieille Ville, lasting one to two hours, leave from the front of the Hôtel de Ville twice a day in spring and summer. The tours are usually in French. From July to mid-September there are free guided visits of Cathédrale Notre Dame four times a day, Monday to Friday.
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Lausanne Roule
You can ‘hire’ bicycles (which carry advertising) for free from Lausanne Roule under the arches of Grand Pont in the Flon area. The bikes are available from 7.30am to 9.30pm. You leave a Sfr20 refundable deposit and ID. If you bring it back late, you pay Sfr1 an hour.
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Sailing School
The sailing school at Ouchy offer courses on windsurfing, water-skiing and sailing, and equipment rental for these activities. You can also rent pedalos (Sfr20 per hour) and motorboats (Sfr45 to Sfr50 per hour) at stands in front of the Château d’Ouchy.
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Clinique la Prairie, Clarens-Montreux
Clinique la Prairie, Clarens-Montreux is Switzerland’s most famous spa. Specialising in ‘scientific rejuvenation’, or ‘beautymed’ treatments, it offers everything from whirlpool baths to cosmetic surgery.
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Vidy Beach
Vidy Beach is a beach on Lake Geneva, backed by thick woods and parklands. Locals can be seen cycling, rollerblading (in-line skating) or just strolling along the waterfront on sunny weekends.
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Watersports Rental Stands
You can rent pedalos and motorboats at stands in front of the Château d'Ouchy. These stands also offer water-skiing.
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Casino Barrière
This casino has everything from slot machines to a pool (to cool off after burning through your millions).
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