Rochers de Naye

Rochers de Naye is a mountain above Montreux in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, with a summit at about 2,042 metres and expansive views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. It is a well-known local mountain accessible to day visitors.

The site is notable for panoramic viewpoints at the summit, an alpine botanical garden and a marmot enclosure where Alpine fauna are on display. The mountain is also used for hiking in summer and snow activities in winter on the higher slopes.

A rack railway runs from Montreux to the summit area, providing direct public access from the lakeshore to high-elevation viewpoints and facilities.

Rochers de Naye sits above the town of Montreux on the northern shore of Lake Geneva in Vaud, and the summit is a short ride by cog railway from the lakeside rail and boat connections.

• Altitude and access: Summit altitude is 2,042 metres and the mountain is reached directly by the historic Montreux cog railway from the lakeside.

What to See #

• Summit viewpoint: The summit station provides panoramic viewpoints over Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alps at the mountain's 2,042 metre summit; clear days offer wide-scale views across the lake and toward Mont Blanc.
• Alpine garden and marmot park: The Jardin Alpin and adjoining marmot enclosure host alpine plants and a small population of marmots that are a regular attraction for visitors and families.