Lavaux Golf
Vevey
Set between Lausanne and Montreux, close to Lake Geneva and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards, Lavaux Golf offers a scenic and well-balanced Swiss golf experience. The course enjoys a beautiful hillside setting, with views across Lake Bret, the surrounding vineyards and the Alps, giving it a strong sense of place without feeling overly remote.
The 18-hole course was designed by Peter Harradine and opened in 1999. Measuring around 6,100 metres, it is a par-72 layout that suits a wide range of golfers, with enough variety to keep stronger players interested. The course is not especially long, but the undulating terrain, strategic bunkering and changing lies mean good course management is important throughout.
Lavaux also has a 6-hole academy course and practice facilities, making it useful for mixed-ability groups or golfers wanting a lighter session between full rounds. Its position between Lausanne, Montreux and the Swiss Riviera makes it a practical addition to a Lake Geneva golf itinerary, especially for those combining golf with wine, lakeside towns and mountain scenery.
Geneva Airport
80km
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Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
CHF (Swiss Franc)
Temperature:
-3°C - 30°C
Cost of a Beer:
£7
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£55
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About The Area
Lake Geneva is one of Switzerland’s most elegant golf settings, combining polished courses, vineyard terraces, lakeside towns and Alpine views. It suits golfers who want a refined European break rather than a pure resort holiday, with Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey and Montreux all offering strong bases around the shoreline.
The golf here is varied, with courses spread between the lake, countryside and surrounding hills. Switzerland Tourism describes the Lake Geneva region as offering golf in the mountains, by the lake and in the countryside, with each club giving different views and playing styles. One of the leading venues is Golf Club de Genève, an 18-hole championship course in Vandoeuvres. The club says the course was originally built in 1973 by Robert Trent Jones Senior and renovated between 2016 and 2018 to a Robert Trent Jones Junior plan. It sits above the city with views towards Lake Geneva, the Alps and Mont Blanc, giving it real big-occasion appeal.
Further along the lake, Golf de Lavaux is another excellent option, set between Lausanne and Montreux close to the Lavaux vineyards. The course was designed by Peter Harradine and opened in 1999, with an 18-hole layout that suits a range of golfers while still offering plenty of strategy. The setting is a major part of the appeal, with views over Lake Geneva, the vineyards and the Alps.
Golf around Lake Geneva is best from April to October, especially May to September when temperatures are comfortable and the days are longer. Off the course, this is a brilliant region for boat trips, lakeside restaurants, wine tasting in Lavaux, historic towns and day trips between Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux.
For golfers seeking Swiss-quality courses, lake views, culture and wine-country charm, Lake Geneva delivers one of Switzerland’s most stylish and well-rounded golf escapes.
