Gryon: Les Chaux
Gryon combines working alpine pastures with a well-established resort tradition in a way that reflects its position on the slopes above the Rhône Valley. This Vaud community forms part of the Villars–Gryon mountain area, where meadows, timber chalets and conifer woodland spread across terrace-like terrain. The surrounding Alps give the settlement a distinctly elevated character without separating it from the valley below. Gryon is served by the Bex–Villars–Bretaye Railway, a mountain line linking Bex with Villars-sur-Ollon and Col de Bretaye. Its identity is shaped by farming and summer grazing as well as hiking, skiing and mountain transport.
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Around Gryon, the terrain is an Alpine terrace above the Rhône valley, a setting that has influenced the settlement pattern and the local economy. The village belongs to the Vaud Alps, where wooded slopes rise toward limestone ridges shared with the neighbouring resort area of Villars. Traditional timber chalets remain part of its built character, alongside a small centre shaped by seasonal life in the mountains. Gryon is served by the Bex–Villars–Bretaye Railway, a narrow-gauge line linking it with Bex in the valley and Villars uphill. In warmer months, surrounding paths and pastures favour walking; winter brings skiing across the wider Villars-Gryon area. Browse additional webcams from the Vaud Alps to extend your view of western Switzerland.
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Vaud has served as a French-speaking heartland within Switzerland since 1803. Its territory runs from the Jura foothills across the fertile plateau to the shores of Lake Geneva and the Vaud Alps, giving the canton a notably varied geography. Lausanne, the cantonal capital, rises above the lake and is home to the International Olympic Committee; nearby, the terraced vineyards of Lavaux are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the eastern lakeshore, Château de Chillon stands beside the water near Montreux, while the Alpine resorts above it lead into higher country. Winegrowing, lake transport and urban culture all shape daily life here. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Lake Geneva.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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