Activities in Vaud
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Outdoor activities in a varied landscape
In the north and south, the canton, known as Vaud in French, extends to the shores of Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Geneva. On the shores of Lake Geneva, whose mild climate makes it possible to grow wine, lie famous cities such as Lausanne, the cantonal capital, and Montreux, where the world-famous Jazz Festival is held every year.
The sunny Vaud Riviera is particularly popular with water sports enthusiasts and spa guests.
The Alps of Vaud, which rise up to the east of Lake Geneva, are ideal for sports enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, alpine tours and mountain biking. Winter sports enthusiasts also get their money's worth: cross-country skiers head for the Vallée de Joux in the Jura mountains, while skiers and snowboarders enjoy the slopes below the 3210 m high Sommet des Diablerets.
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