Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz: Hiking, Culture and Pléiades

Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz appeals to travellers who want to plan their stay around specific activities. A section of the Chemin panorama alpin between Les Paccots and Vevey passes through the town; the area extends as far as the summit of the Pléiades. The church of La Chiésaz, concerts and winter activities offer a range of different experiences.

Hiking between Veveyse and the Pléiades

The section of the Chemin panorama alpin between Les Paccots and Vevey passes through St-Légier-La Chiésaz and is part of Switzerland’s established hiking trail network. The elevation offers another perspective: the area of St-Légier-La Chiésaz extends as far as the summit of the Pléiades. Its highest point is near La Châ in the Pléiades massif, at 1,397 metres above sea level. The route through the town and the named high point thus describe different aspects of the landscape.

The Veveyse trail offers a different kind of scenery. From the La Veyre area, it descends to the Veveyse gorges; at the edge of Saint-Légier, it follows a narrow forest path. Unlike the section of the Chemin panorama alpin between Les Paccots and Vevey, this route highlights the gorges and forest path. You can distinguish between the two described routes by their respective landscapes.

Snowshoeing and skiing

The Les Pléiades area has snowshoeing routes at Montbrion, Les Tenasses, Lally–Les Pléiades and Le Molard. Check the current snow conditions and route access before travelling. In addition, the facilities, operated in collaboration with the neighbouring municipality of Blonay, offer families alpine and Nordic skiing in a manageable-sized ski area. Snowshoeing and skiing are therefore different ways to experience the area in winter. As facilities and operating conditions can change seasonally, it is advisable to check the latest information before planning your trip.

Church, concerts and murals

The church of La Chiésaz dates from the 12th century and has a star-shaped ceiling. The age of the building and this architectural detail offer two specific starting points for exploring local architectural history. The church of St-Légier-La Chiésaz also hosts classical concerts.

The Concerts de la Chiésaz focus in particular on medieval and organ music. They hold four to six concerts a year; the number may vary slightly from season to season. The church can be reached on the Vevey–Blonay–Les Pléiades railway line, getting off at La Chiésaz station. If a concert is the reason for your trip, check the event dates and current train services.

The murals by Alfred Béguin, who lived in St-Légier-La Chiésaz, are also part of the local art history. Many of his murals are still visible there or have been restored. They add another cultural connection to the town, complementing its church architecture and concert programme.

Another activity in La Veyre

The Club Veveysan de Tennis is located in La Veyre, in the municipality of Saint-Légier, near the Vevey motorway exit. If tennis is part of your travel plans, check the current booking arrangements and conditions for public use in advance. This lets you consider it as a separate activity alongside hiking, cultural and winter sports options.

Discover more destinations: L'etivaz, Blonay, La Tour-De-Peilz, Jongny, La Lécherette, Rossinière, Montreux, Caux.

For the broader travel overview: Riviera-Pays-D'enhaut.