Start lakeside with a vegetarian-friendly breakfast (granola, omelettes, fresh fruit) at this popular café on the promenade; a great fueling stop before sightseeing. Café typically opens by 8:00am but check seasonal hours.
Explore the medieval Château de Chillon on the lake — iconic towers, dungeons and lakeside ramparts make it one of Switzerland’s most photographed castles; plan a 1–1.5 hour visit. Typical May opening hours are ~9:00am–5:30pm; verify exact times and any guided-tour schedules.
Walk the scenic Montreux promenade between the castle and town center for views of Lake Geneva, flowerbeds and photo stops; pleasant, flat strolling with benches and cafés. Open/accessible all day; weather-permitting.
Pause at the famous Freddie Mercury statue near the market square for photos and to learn about Montreux’s music heritage; quick stop integrated into the promenade walk. Public sculpture — always accessible.
Choose a vegetarian-friendly lunch: La Rouvenaz (brasserie salads, veggie pizzas, pastas) for a relaxed lakeside meal, or Le Palais Oriental for flavorful Middle Eastern vegetarian plates. Lunch service generally starts around 12:00pm; reserve if possible.
Explore the compact old town, local shops, or a seasonal market (if running) for Swiss souvenirs and local foods; flexible 1–1.5 hour visit depending on interest. Shops typically open 9:00am–6:00pm; markets depend on schedule.
Return to your hotel to relax or change before evening; good time to confirm next-day connections to Glacier 3000 and Gstaad/Saanen. Free time — flexible.
Dine at a Montreux restaurant with clear vegetarian options — Ôlivier offers Mediterranean vegetable dishes while Montreux Jazz Café can accommodate vegetarian mains. Many restaurants accept reservations; confirm opening hours (typically until 10:00pm).
Have an early vegetarian breakfast (yogurt, fruit, muesli, coffee) at your hotel or a nearby café to prepare for a full day. Confirm café opening times if not using hotel breakfast (many open 7:00am+).
Depart Montreux by train toward Aigle and take the regional bus up to Col du Pillon (Les Diablerets) to reach Glacier 3000; journey typically ~1h15–1h45 depending on connections. Check SBB and local bus timetables for exact departure times and seasonal schedules.
Ride the cable cars to Glacier 3000 for the Peak Walk suspension bridge, panoramic viewpoints, short glacier walks and optional sledging (season-dependent). Glacier operations in May often run ~9:00am–4:30pm; confirm opening hours and Peak Walk status (weather/maintenance dependent).
Have a vegetarian-friendly lunch at the on-mountain Panorama Café or restaurant offering salads, pasta and warm vegetarian plates with spectacular alpine views. Mountain restaurants follow cable car hours; plan to eat while at the site.
Descend and travel from Col du Pillon toward Gstaad/Saanen by regional trains/buses (journey ~1h45–2h30 depending on connections). Aim to arrive mid-afternoon to visit the DDLJ filming points before shops close. Check SBB for the best connection on your date.
Stroll Gstaad’s pedestrian promenade, visit the Gstaad Palace exterior (famous hotel) and wander Saanen’s traditional streets and church where scenes from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge were filmed — great for fans and photos. Shops and public squares are accessible in the afternoon; smaller museums/shops may close by 6:00pm.
Enjoy an early light vegetarian meal or tea at a café in Gstaad or at a hotel bar (many offer vegetarian small plates); this is convenient before returning to Montreux. Restaurants in Gstaad vary; many close earlier than city venues—check opening times and reserve if desired.
Catch an evening train back to Montreux; the journey is scenic but may take ~1h30–2h depending on connections. Verify last trains for your date to avoid late-night issues.
If energy remains, walk briefly along the lakeside to unwind and enjoy evening reflections; stop for coffee/tea and dessert at an open café. Cafés hours vary; many are open until around 9:30–10:00pm.
Take an early vegetarian breakfast (hotel buffet or grab fruit/yogurt/sandwich) to prepare for the long rail day to Zermatt; many cafés open no earlier than 7:00am so hotel breakfast is safest. Confirm hotel breakfast times in advance.
Depart Montreux by train and change at Visp/Brig for the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway to Zermatt; total travel time is roughly 3–3.5 hours. Early departure maximizes time in Zermatt — check SBB for exact departure and platform info.
Ride the Gornergrat Railway for stunning panoramic views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks; spend time on the ridge for photos and short walks. Gornergrat trains run frequently from morning; check timetable and weather for visibility.
Enjoy a vegetarian alpine lunch with Matterhorn views: Findlerhof in Findeln offers mountain ambiance and veggie-friendly dishes, while central Zermatt restaurants often provide vegetarian rösti and pasta. Mountain restaurants have seasonal hours—confirm opening times.
Stroll the car-free village, visit the Matterhorn Museum to learn climbing history and local culture, and capture Matterhorn views from village vantage points. The museum usually opens ~10:00am–5:00pm in May; check current hours.
If time and weather allow, take a short funicular to Sunnegga for closer Matterhorn views or continue on to higher cable cars (Klein Matterhorn) for glacier panoramas—these add time and cost but are spectacular. Check seasonal operating hours and cable-car schedules before committing.
Catch a late-afternoon/evening train back to Montreux (journey ~3–3.5 hours); relax on the scenic ride and arrive back in Montreux in the evening. Verify your chosen return connection on SBB to ensure seats and smooth transfers.
Finish with a leisurely vegetarian-friendly dinner in Montreux to celebrate the trip — choose a place you liked earlier or try a new riverside/park-view restaurant. Reserve a table if the restaurant is popular; many close around 10:00pm.