Covered in glistening glaciers and dramatic towering peaks, the landscape of Switzerland is superbly suited for quality hiking. Located in the western canton of Vaud, from the classic mountain of Grand Muveran (3,051 meters) and the summit of Noirmont close to France to the stunning natural park of Haut Jura.
Country code
+41
Language
French
Currency
Swiss franc
Best time to visit
Visit between June and September for prime hiking conditions
What's the weather like?
Switzerland generally has temperate weather, yet varies between specific locations. Summer months tend to be warm and humid with occasional rainfalls. From July to August the daytime temperature ranges from 18 to 28°C
The canton of Vaud is located in the western section of Switzerland, and is the third-largest canton in the country. The French-speaking region borders Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comte of France to the west. While to the north it borders the Swiss canton of Neuchatel, to the east Fribourg and Bern, and to the south Valais and Lake Geneva
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