Chocolate Train Excursion (see separate seat reservation documents)
08:57 AM Depart Montreux train # TRX 2118 (coffee, croissants and chocolate served on board)
10:15 AM Arrive Gruyere station (visit La Maison du Gruyère cheese factory)
11:15 AM Transfer by bus from the station to the village
11:20 AM Arrive Gruyère village (time for lunch and visit castle)
13:55 PM Transfer from the village by bus to Broc Factory
14:10 PM Arrive Broc Factory, visit Maison Cailler-Néstle with chocolate tasting
15:55 PM Depart by train to Montreux
17:34 PM Arrive Montreux
You have to take this train or you will loose your seat reservations. You are in wagon # , 1st class non smoking and have seat #
Gruyeres
The small village of Gruyeres is probably one of the most charming ones on the Old Continent. It is easily reachable from Montreux and you can walk the cobblestone road to the old castle and visit the Cheese Factory. The traditional lunch in all the restaurants is raclette, a must for all cheese lovers!
La Maison du Gruyere - Cheese Dairy takes you into the heart of the senses with an exhibition on fragrances and tastes. You will discover the secrets of cheese-making according to ancestral tradition.
A visit to the Gruyeres Castle is a journey across eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. It was the residence of the count of Gruyeres.
Immerse yourself in the world of fantastic art at the HR Giger Museum. in 1980, HR Giger, a Swiss artist, won the Oscar for best visual effects for his participation inthe film "Alien". The museum is located in St-Germain castle, in the centre of the medieval town of Gruyères. It contains the biggest existing collection of the works of HR Giger: paintings, sculptures, furnishings, film sets. Between reality and fiction, past and future, HR Giger takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of your imagination. The HR Giger bar, opposite the museum, is also well worth visiting.
Maison Cailler - the Swiss chocolate maker opens the door for you to explore Cailler’s chocolate world. Experience with all your senses the secrets around the origins and manufacturing of our chocolate.