Luxury holidays in Vallée de Joux

Vallée de Joux, in Switzerland’s Canton of Vaud, is a horloger’s heaven, where your neighbours are world-class watchmakers, like Audemars Piguet and Breguet. Stereotypically Swiss – with snow-capped summits, adrenaline-fuelled activities and fromage festivals – the Vallée has Alpine appeal beyond its time-keeping traditions. Come summertime, the verdant valley is your pastoral playground: follow forest trails or lap up Lake Joux views. And, pass the time year-round with a glass (or bottle) from Vaud’s vineyards, which are some of the best in the country.
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When to go

For snowy peaks and all things Alpine, visit Vallée de Joux between December and March. In spring and summer, take in the verdant views on hilly hiking trails.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Fly into Geneva Airport, then it’s about an hour's drive to Vallée de Joux. Zurich airport is three hours away by car.

  • Trains

    There are several train stations in Vallée de Joux; Swiss Railways runs a service from Sentier-Orient (in Le Chenit) to Lausanne, which takes 90 minutes, and to Geneva, which is two-hours and requires one change.

  • Automobiles

    By car is the quickest and easiest way to navigate the valley. Plus, Lausanne and Lake Geneva are only an hour’s drive away.