Chillon Castle, near Montreux, dates from the 13th century and was built by the Savoie family on a rocky islet in Lake Geneva, backed by a steep slope covered in forests, to control the passage along Lake Geneva. It also served as an arsenal, a prison and, temporarily, the residence of the counts of Savoy.

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1. Château de Chillon — loop from Montreux

8.32km

02:09

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Chillon Castle – Beautiful place loop from Villeneuve VD

8.24km

02:07

40m

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3. Beautiful place – Chillon Castle loop from La Tour-de-Peilz

21.3km

05:41

230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 380 m

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Location: Veytaux, Riviera-Pays-d’Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland

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1. Château de Chillon — loop from Montreux

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