2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 
Discover the national route n°9, the „Lakes Route“. This section goes along the old Cheese Route to Gruyères, a pretty medieval village.
Section 1
On a historic trading route, climbing away from the shimmering waters of Lac Léman. Switzerland’s favourite cheese: Gruyere, sharing its name with the region. A spicy symphony of muted green, clanging cowbells and quaint customs.
Height difference
Montreux–Bulle: 620 m
Bulle–Montreux: 220 m
Requirements
Grade: easy/Conditions: easy (Vevey–Châtel-St-Denis: medium)
Helpful hints
Beware: dangerous junctions in Vevey (Station roundabaout) and Jongny (Monts-de-Corsier)
Properties of the itinerarie
Distance: 42 km
Ascent/Descent: +778m / -385m
Altitude min./max.: 373m / 859m
