Added by | Bart Perdieus |
General Description | Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in the Aigle district of Switzerland. It is first mentioned around 1231–32 as Leissins, in 1352 as Leisins.[3] Located in the Vaudoises Alps, Leysin is a sunny alpine resort village at the eastern end of Lake Geneva in proximity to Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva. In prior years, Leysin was known for its sanatoriums for tuberculosis; today its spectacular Alpine views across the Rhône Valley towards the Dents du Midi invite year-round mountain sports and recreation. The entire village of Leysin and hamlet of Veyges are designated as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. |
Height | 105.00 mm |
Width | 147.00 mm |
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