Discover Aigle

Aigle combines a historic château, a strong wine tradition and trails for a range of interests. If you’re looking for hotels in Aigle, you can plan your trip around wine and cultural heritage, hiking routes or outdoor activities.

Château, wine and museum

The oldest part of Château d'Aigle was probably built in the late 12th century by the family of the Knights of Aigle, the Milites de Allio. The château has probably stood in the heart of a renowned wine-growing region since the late 12th century and is home to the Musée de la vigne, du vin, de l'étiquette.

The museum explores landscapes, biodiversity, taste education, ecology, economics and art. Its collection includes more than 10,000 objects related to viticulture, wine and associated professions, as well as more than 400,000 wine labels. This offers a perspective on wine that goes beyond cultivation and tasting to include the professions and design traditions connected with it.

Aigle’s vineyards cover 132 hectares, with white grape varieties accounting for more than 80 percent of production. You can enjoy a wine tasting at Quart d’Heure in central Aigle, where a winery offers a tasting on the last Thursday of each month. Check the current schedule before your trip. La Pinte du Paradis at the château has a terrace overlooking the vineyards, where you can sample regional wines.

Wine trails and views

The 30-kilometre Sentier des vignes is a wine-themed hiking route between Yvorne and Saint-Maurice that passes through Aigle. In the Chablais region, the route links wine cellars and major tourist attractions on foot; it is open and signposted year-round. A shorter option is the Via Francigena from Aigle to Ollon: it is 4.62 kilometres long, with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

In summer, hiking trails lead from the old town’s historic lanes to sunny ridges above the Rhône Valley. For a different perspective on the surrounding area, visit Belvédère du Plantour: at an altitude of 627 metres, it offers views of Aigle, the vineyards and Lake Geneva.

Outdoor activities in the forest and on ropes

The nearly 1.5-kilometre Parcours VITA d'Aigle follows forest paths through Fahy Forest. There are 43 exercises at 15 stations, covering strength, endurance, flexibility and balance; some stations can be adapted. The course can also be enjoyed as a family trail and offers the chance to spot birds and small animals.

At Parc Aventure Aigle, visitors wear a climbing harness as they move from tree to tree on courses suitable for all levels. There are 12 forest courses in total, including four designed specifically for children aged 4 to 7. The youngest participants use a continuous safety line. Check operating conditions before your visit.

Another walking option is the Sentier Aigle-Loup, which tells the legend of the Aigle-Loup. Seven totems depicting the unusual creature line the path, bringing the story to life along the way. For cycling enthusiasts, the UCI World Cycling Centre also features an indoor velodrome, a BMX racing track and a BMX freestyle park.

Events and connections

A seasonal guided tour is also part of the cultural programme: the Catholic parish of Aigle organises tours of Église St-Maurice et St-Nicolas de Flüe in July and August, on Fridays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Check the dates for your visit before travelling. Aigle’s location at a junction in the rail and road network is useful when planning your journey; direct connections from here serve nine well-known Alpine resorts.

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