Prepare your visit to Switzerland
Located just a few kilometers from Les Rousses resort, Switzerland is an ideal destination for a day trip. It's important to be aware of entry requirements, traffic regulations, payment methods, and travel conditions for pets. Find all the practical information you need to plan your visit with complete peace of mind.
Driving in Switzerland: the motorway vignette
Anyone using a Swiss motorway must display a sign on the windscreen of their vehicle cartoonsWith the vignette, you can use the Swiss motorway network all year round (valid from December 1 of the previous year to January 31 of the following year). If you have a trailer or caravan, you must purchase an additional vignette. Outside of motorways, the vignette is not required.
The motorway vignette is non-refundable. It costs CHF 40, or approximately €42. It can be purchased directly online or at Swiss gas stations and Swiss customs posts. Please note that access to Geneva or Lausanne can also be via the national road.
Paying in Switzerland: Euro to Swiss Franc?
The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Prices are often displayed in both CHF and Euros. It is possible to pay in Euros in tourist areas, but change will be given in CHF. You can withdraw Swiss francs from some ATMs in the resort. Most (international) bank cards are accepted; however, a fee will be added to your payment.
Travel to Switzerland with a pet
For our four-legged friends, please remember to bring their health record and present a current vaccination record . Pets must be vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccination, as evidenced in the vaccination certificate, must have been administered at least 21 days and no more than 12 months before entering Switzerland. The 21-day period does not apply if they have received regular annual booster vaccinations.
Discover the Cure Train to Nyon
Le tourist train, departing from the border hamlet of La Cure, will take you in complete peace to Saint-Cergue et Nyon. It will allow you to admire one of the most beautiful panoramas Franco-Swiss. See the Lake Geneva basin and the magnificent Alps with Mont Blanc, weather permitting.
The train is running every day and every hour. Buy your tickets at the machine from La Cure station. More information “Train timetables”.
Groups (at least 3 days before): To purchase “Train + Boat” tickets to go to the medieval city of Yvoire from La Cure, contact the Groups service.
Why visit Switzerland?
From Les Rousses resort, Switzerland is easily accessible by car. In less than an hour, you can reach iconic cities like Geneva, Lausanne, or Nyon, and enjoy the shores of Lake Geneva. Between its heritage, gastronomy, nature, and exceptional views of the Alps and Mont Blanc, Switzerland offers numerous ideas for day trips or weekend getaways.
