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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Vaud, Switzerland · Europe
Prangins is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Trélex, 18km from Route des Grandes Alpes.
Prangins is a town located in Vaud, Switzerland. With a population of 3,172, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Prangins 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 Prangins to your route.
Prangins (French pronunciation: [pʁɑ̃ʒɛ̃]) is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located on Lake Geneva.
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Prangins is located in Vaud, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3952 latitude, 6.2496 longitude.
Prangins has a population of approximately 3,172 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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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.
18 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.
26 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
castle
A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.
52 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.
52 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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.
60 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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