Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Collombey

Collombey is a town in Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland, home to about 5,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 112 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 13 churches. The must-see places are Tour de Saint-Triphon (4 km), Chapelle Saint Blaise (4 km) and Château de la Roche (6 km).

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Collombey, Vaud
Collombey, Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Collombey at a glance

Location
Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland
Population
about 5,926
Coordinates
46.2739° N, 6.9479° E
Places within 50 km
204 (204 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Collombey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Collombey: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Collombey

164 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Collombey. The closest is Pointe de Bellevue (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Collombey

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Collombey. The closest is Tour de Saint-Triphon (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Collombey

21 museums within 100 km of Collombey. The closest is Queen: The Studio Experience (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Collombey

19 churches within 100 km of Collombey. The closest is Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Collombey

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Collombey. The closest is Lac de la Mouille (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lac de la Mouille · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Vonnes · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Lac d'Arvouin · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Bise · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Fontaine · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Lac de Darbon · lake · Bourgogne – Franche-Comté · ~22 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Collombey

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Collombey. The closest is Jardin Botanique Alpin la Jaÿsinia (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Collombey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Collombey
  2. 4 km Tour de Saint-Triphon · heritage site, Aigle
  3. 1 km Chapelle Saint Blaise · heritage site, Aigle
  4. 2 km Château de la Roche · heritage site, Aigle
  5. 3 km Château d'Aigle · heritage site, Aigle
  6. 12 km Pointe de Bellevue · viewpoint, Vaud
  7. 6 km Back to Collombey

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From travellers near Collombey

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How to reach Collombey

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Collombey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints112164Pointe de Bellevue (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2737Tour de Saint-Triphon (4 km)
    Museums2021Queen: The Studio Experience (22 km)
    Churches1319Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Scex (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1617Lac de la Mouille (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Jardin Botanique Alpin la Jaÿsinia (34 km)
    Waterfalls34Grotte Aux Fées (9 km)
    Other attractions22La Fourchette (27 km)
    Caves22Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4) (29 km)
    Treks12Via Alpina Red R103 (38 km)
    Parks12Happyland (49 km)

    Collombey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Collombey?

    Tour de Saint-Triphon (heritage site, about 4 km), Chapelle Saint Blaise (heritage site, about 4 km), Château de la Roche (heritage site, about 6 km), Pointe de Bellevue (viewpoint, about 6 km), Château d'Aigle (heritage site, about 6 km), Grotte Aux Fées (waterfall, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Collombey?

    204 places on Spotwander: 112 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 13 churches, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Collombey?

    Pointe de Bellevue, about 6 km by road; Le Linleu (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Collombey?

    Tour de Saint-Triphon, about 4 km by road; Chapelle Saint Blaise (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Collombey?

    Queen: The Studio Experience, about 22 km by road; Blonay–Chamby Museum Railway (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Collombey?

    Start in Collombey, visit Tour de Saint-Triphon, then Chapelle Saint Blaise, then Château de la Roche, then Château d'Aigle, then Pointe de Bellevue, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Collombey?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Collombey

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Collombey’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Collombey on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.