Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, Lavaux, Switzerland

The Lavaux is a region in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The Lavaux consist of 830 hectares of terraced vineyards that stretch for about 30 km along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva. Under cantonal law, the vineyards of the Lavaux are protected from development. Since July 2007, the Lavaux is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Although there is some evidence that vines were grown in the area in Roman times, the actual vine terraces can be traced back to the 11th century, when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area. It benefits from a temperate climate, but the southern aspect of the terraces with the reflection of the sun in the lake and the stone walls gives a mediterranean character to the region. The main wine grape variety grown here is the Chasselas.

There are many hikes possibles through the Lavaux vineyards. There is a hiking trail ('Terrasses de Lavaux'), going from Saint-Saphorin to Lutry, recommended by the Tourism Office of Switzerland.

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Eric Roels (2 years ago)
Very beautiful views en route to Lausanne

Sandra Sigrist (2 years ago)
Rebberg as far as the eye can see, feel-good atmosphere, nice people, good wine.

田培英 (2 years ago)
2019/05/31 Lavaux_ Vineyard Terraces Heritage name: Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces Country: Switzerland Location: Lavaux District, Vaud District Bearing: 46.49 degrees north latitude 6.74 degrees east longitude Year selected: 2007 Heritage type: cultural heritage World Heritage Evaluation: The history of the vineyard terraces here can be traced back to the 11th century when the St. Benedict and Cistercian monks controlled the area. A large number of leftover houses, mills, fortresses, local villages, small towns and densely planted vines reflect the changes in wine production methods over the past 10 centuries, effectively using local resources to produce outstanding high-value wines illustration.

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