Nearest Airport
: Geneva
at 120
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
: Bulle
at 25
Kilometres
Car: recommended
Low cost flights to Geneva. We are 120 Kilometres from Geneva, 15 minutes from Gstaad, 1 hour train journey to lake side Montreux. The train from Geneva connects with the MOB Panoramic railway, which takes the picturesque route to Chateau d’Oex. 12 hours drive from London.
Other Activities: Hot air ballooning, ice-skating, curling, white water rafting, canoeing, mini golf, tenpin bowling, archery, pentanque, via ferrata
Golf: Within 1hours drive from Chateau d’Oex, there are 4 golf courses, at Saanenmoser, Villars, Lake Gruyere, and Aigle. The nearest, 20 minutes away, and arguably one of the most spectacular Alpine courses, is Golf Club Gstaad Saanenland, a stunning 18 hole course, (par 70, 5305 metres) at an altitude of 1400 metres, and is open from June to October, after the snow has receded. The driving range has a view to die for! In early summer the fairways weave between protected orchids in a nature reserve and alpine meadow flowers and pine woods. Golf de la Gruyere (par 68, 5058 metres) has views over the lake and to the mountains beyond. Montreux Golf Course at Aigle (par 72, 5828 metres), is flatter and easier on the legs. The green fees vary between £30 and £50, depending on the day you play.
Ski: Chateau d’Oex is part of the Gstaad Superski region, with 250 kilometres of piste, 66 lifts and 6 ski areas, amongst stunning scenery, and including the summer skiing on Les Diablerets Glacier at over 3000 metres. Four hour or daily passes allow great flexibility and the area suits all standards of skiers. Nursery and snow park for children in the village. Local cable car in centre of village. Excellent cross country skiing at La Lecherette 15 minutes away. There are many designated snow shoeing and winter walking paths in the area.
