Lac Retaud

Looking to explore Switzerland like a local and discover hidden lakes? This guide is for you if you are looking for a day adventure or a weekend escape in the South-West of Switzerland. This guide includes various lakes worth hiking to, with restaurant available on your way, and even where to stay overnight if you wish to! If you are looking for an app when going hiking: SwitzerlandMobility. In there you will find every information you need about hikes you want to do! Tip: if you are a tourist (not living in Switzerland) and will be traveling by train for a few days, it is totally worth looking into buy a pass for public transportation. It might sound expensive but wait until you see single trip prices... Single trip ticket are so expensive, almost every resident has a monthly or yearly pass... Jump to the end of the post to purchase your affiliated link for your Swiss travel pass! Always double check the weather before going! As locals say, in Switzerland, you can experience the four season in one day! Don't hesitate to reach out for more questions! Enjoy

Winter wonderland in Switzerland is magical - even for someone who lived here almost their whole life. This is my favorite top 10 gems to do in the French Speaking part of Switzerland during the winter. Some are local gems, other might be a little more known. Most of them are activities to do. From eating fondue to snowshoeing, everything to have an unforgettable experience!