Start with a hearty vegetarian-friendly breakfast at Café La Rouvenaz on the lakeside; they offer scrambled eggs, granola, vegetarian omelettes and fresh fruit — a reliable hearty start before mountain travel. Check opening hours (often opens 8:00am) to confirm service.
Visit the famous medieval Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva — its dungeons, towers, and lakeside position are iconic and great for photos; plan 1–1.5 hours. Castle hours in May are typically ~9:00am–5:30pm but verify exact seasonal times before you go.
Stroll the Montreux lakeside promenade past the Freddie Mercury statue for relaxed views and photo stops — an easy, scenic walk between the town center and the castle. This is free and flexible.
Enjoy a vegetarian-friendly lunch; La Rouvenaz offers salads, pasta and veggie pizzas while Le Palais Oriental provides Middle Eastern vegetarian dishes. Both are near the lake; check their lunch service hours (usually midday onward).
Take the train from Montreux to Aigle then regional bus up to Col du Pillon/Les Diablerets (total travel ~1h15–1h45). Departing early afternoon gives time on the glacier. Check local timetables (SBB/region buses) for exact connections.
Ascend to Glacier 3000 for the famous Peak Walk suspension bridge, glacier vistas, short snow walks and alpine terraces; this is the highlight for mountain scenery and easy high-alpine access. Cable car and site typically operate roughly 9:00am–4:30pm in spring—confirm dates/hours and whether the Peak Walk is open (snow conditions dependent).
Descend by cable car and return by bus/train to Montreux; travel ~1h15–1h45 depending on connections. Aim to leave the mountain in late afternoon to avoid late-schedule gaps.
Dine in Montreux at a restaurant with clear vegetarian options: choose a place like Ôlivier for Mediterranean/vegetarian plates or return to La Rouvenaz for a more relaxed brasserie meal. Check dinner opening hours (often until 10:00pm) and make a reservation for a party of three.
Grab an early vegetarian breakfast at your hotel or a nearby café to fuel a long mountain day; a coffee, fruit, yogurt, and a sandwich will keep you going. Confirm café opening times if not using hotel breakfast (many cafés open 7:00am or later).
Depart Montreux by train toward Zermatt — typical route is GoldenPass/Chateaux towns toward Visp then shuttle to Zermatt; total journey ~3–3.5 hours. Early departure maximizes time in Zermatt. Check SBB for exact schedules and connections on your travel date.
Take the Gornergrat Railway up for one of the best panoramic views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks; plan 1.5–2 hours at the summit for photos and a short walk. Trains run frequently from morning into late afternoon but check the timetable and weather-dependent visibility forecasts.
Lunch at mountain-side Findlerhof (great Matterhorn views, vegetarian dishes like rösti with veggies) or a central Zermatt spot with good vegetarian options; both provide authentic alpine cuisine with veggie choices. Check opening hours (mountain restaurants may close early or have seasonal hours).
Stroll car-free Zermatt’s charming streets, visit the Matterhorn Museum (Zermatlantis) for local mountaineering history, and enjoy panoramic photo spots. Museum hours in May are typically ~10:00am–5:00pm; verify on the day.
Catch an afternoon train back toward Montreux; the journey is scenic but long (~3–3.5 hours), so plan for a relaxed ride and arrive in Montreux in the evening. Check SBB for the best return connection and platform info.
Finish your trip with a leisurely vegetarian-friendly dinner in Montreux; choose a restaurant that can accommodate dietary preferences and unwind after two full mountain days. Reserve ahead for evening seating.