famous road
Route des Grandes Alpes
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Vaud, Switzerland · Europe
Gland is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Genolier, 17km from Route des Grandes Alpes.
Gland is a town located in Vaud, Switzerland. With a population of 10,641, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gland sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gland to your route.
Gland (French pronunciation: [ɡlɑ̃] ) is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The city also is home to the headquarters of the IUCN and WWF, and hosts the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, also known as the Ramsar Convention.
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Gland is located in Vaud, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4208 latitude, 6.2701 longitude.
Gland has a population of approximately 10,641 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Full driving guide for Switzerland7 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.
49 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
50 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
Known as the 'Queen of the Alps,' this dramatic 90-meter double waterfall cascades down a cliff face in Haute-Savoie.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Jura abbey village folded into the junction of three blind valleys, hemmed by 200-metre limestone amphitheatre cliffs, with a 9th-century abbey and a cave-fed waterfall at the valley head.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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