The villages of Montreux, roadworks and nature

The villages that make up the commune, roadworks alerts, playgrounds, and what to do about Asian hornets.

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Which villages make up Montreux?: About twenty. The Commune presents Brent, Caux, Chailly, Chamby, Chernex, Clarens, Glion, Les Avants, Tavel, Territet, the Old Town and Villard-sur-Chamby. Several have their own development society. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What is Caux?: The highest village of Montreux, at 1,200 m, reached by train, with ski and cross-country runs and a natural ice rink in winter and walks to the Dent de Jaman and Rochers-de-Naye in summer. The Caux Palace has belonged since 1946 to the foundation Initiatives of Change Switzerland, which holds the Caux Forum there each summer. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What is Les Avants known for?: A village at 1,000 m, at the geographical centre of the commune: narcissus fields in May and the sledge run in winter. The MOB railway reached it in 1901 and the funicular to Sonloup opened on 9 December 1910. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What is the Old Town of Montreux?: The former villages of Les Planches on one side and Sâles, Chêne and Crin on the other, joined by a bridge over the Baye de Montreux. It has the Saint-Vincent church, the Maison Visinand, the theatre and the museum. Since 1616 part of it has drunk the water of the Maralley springs. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
How do I find out about roadworks and road closures in Montreux?: The Commune lists current works and closures on its roadworks page and map. You can sign up on alertes-riviera.ch for an e-mail on each new disruption. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Is the Jaman road from Caux open?: No. Because of tree felling, the Jaman road from the Caux car park is closed to traffic from 5 October 2026 to 9 May 2027. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
Where are the playgrounds and parks in Montreux?: On the map on the Commune’s page, which shows every park and playground, and on villesfleuries.ch. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
What do I do if I find an Asian hornet nest in Montreux?: Keep about 5 m away, take a photo, note the place and report it on frelonasiatique.ch. Reporting a nest is compulsory for owners under a Vaud order of 25 March 2026. Professionals then come, and the Commune pays the full cost, on public or private ground. Never destroy a nest yourself. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
How do I report a tiger mosquito in Vaud?: Take a sharp photo from above, keep the insect if you can, and report it on zanzare-svizzera.ch. To stop it breeding, empty open containers of standing water at least once a week and do not use insecticides. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.
How much of Montreux is forest?: 44% of the commune, 1,500 hectares, of which 1,000 belong to the Commune. They are mainly protection forests, against rockfall, landslides and avalanches. The communal sawmill at Les Avants also cuts small quantities for private customers. Source: www.montreux.ch, read on 3 October 2026.

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