Lausanne is the second largest city on Lake Geneva, yet it retains the feel of a holiday resort rather than a city, largely thanks to its picturesque setting. Built on three hills and surrounded by vine-covered slopes, with the gentle waters of Lake Geneva lapping at its feet, Lausanne is a popular university town and has been home to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee since 1914. The city itself rises steeply from the lake shore and includes a charming Old Town, dominated by its beautiful cathedral - regarded as Switzerland's most impressive example of early Gothic architecture.
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With the wondrous peace of Lake Geneva and the medieval city of Lausanne as your base, this inspiring trip takes you to some of the region's most thrilling destinations and the most calming experiences, in one go. Aboard the Golden Pass Express from Montreux to Gstaad, the panoramic views gift travellers a sense of awe as the mountains, valleys,...
