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The Col du Pillon connects the cantons of Vaud with the canton of Bern. The pass is located directly on the Les Diablerets mountain range, which is heavily frequented by tourists. Accordingly, expect some traffic on the road. The climb from Aigle is nevertheless well worth it, taking you through a long stretch of diverse mountain landscape.

Yes, from Bretaye or from the car park at the end of the forest road, it is an alpine pasture whose last few hundred metres are steep, ideal for the ibex with which I came face to face last June, in the fog!

A beautiful panoramic trail high above Lake Geneva

If you're looking for a picturesque place to take a break from your run, you should try the Dents du Midi viewpoint at the Temple de Saint-Vincent in Montreux. There you will discover a breathtaking view of the Dents du Midi, a mountain range whose seven peaks resemble teeth. The viewpoint is behind the Temple of Saint-Vincent, a historic church dating from the 12th century, from where you can admire the panorama of the lake and the mountains.

Probably not always possible during the week😕. Unfortunately the military stopped us 😝.

Links Le Sépey to the Hongin Valley

Also quite nice, nice view

The Col de la Pierre du Moëllé is a hidden gem of the Alpes vaudoises. You can start either from Leysin or from La Comballaz near Les Mosses to get there. In both cases, the experience is the same: picturesque pastures, a small deserted road and a last steep kilometer that leads to a café at the top. Tip: if you want to go down the other side to reach the Lac de l'Hongrin, don't forget to check the website www.hongrin.ch before leaving. This is a military zone that is closed at certain times of the week.