The coast (la Côte) is a region of vineyards, mountains, countrysides and attractive cities on the shores of Lake Geneva. The Geneva-Lausanne Riviera is a holiday region that exploits its history, land and culture to the full.
The city of Montreux is located in a protected bay on Lake Geneva, surrounded by vineyards, and in the breathtaking scenery of the snow-covered Alps. It is particularly famous for the Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place every year in June/July on different stages and in the city's parks.