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Montreux to Klosters French and
Italian Switzerland
Although much of Switzerland speaks German (64%),
the French (19%) and Italian (8%) minorities are sizeable
and have influence across the country. This tour takes in
wine-growing regions, the Matterhorn, sunny Lugano
and famous ski resorts.
Montreux (
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Genteel
Montreux
brims with posh lakeside cafes where you can sample wines that come
from the surrounding hillside vineyards. Go for a lakeside stroll to one of Switzerland's
best castles,
Château de Chillon
. It's everything a kid of any age could hope for in the
cool-fortification department. Get lost amidst the towers and courtyards, and learn its his-
tory.
MONTREUX SION
45 minutes
From Montreux's main station to Sion's main station.
One hour
Via the A9.
Sion (
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French Switzerland continues through this riverside town, which is surrounded by yet more
vineyards
. Take a day to go hiking among the grapes and indulge in some delicious tast-
ings.
SION ZERMATT
1½ hours
From Sion's main station to Visp (30 minutes), then change trains for Zermatt (one hour).
1½ hours
Via the A9 to Visp (30 minutes), then transfer to the train for car-free Zermatt (one hour).
Zermatt (
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