Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 15/Jul/2025
John is 71 years old and has been retired for more than 10 years. We live in Zürich and visit Montreux often. We are now busy looking after our 3 grandchildren and enjoy a varied social life. From 2011 to 2015 we enjoyed swaps in New Zealand, Australia and Canada
Additional languages spoken
German, French, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Chartered Accountant (Retired)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
The apartment is our second residence and is ideal for the Swiss and French alps both in summer and winter. The views from the living room and bedrooms are spectacular, extending from Evian in the west around to the Valais and the Dents du Midi in the east. In front is the town of Montreux. In January 2019 we completely renovated the bathroom which now has a walk-in shower.
The famous Montreux Oberland Bahn (www.mob.ch) passes in front of the apartment with a halt 200 metres away.
There are direct trains from Montreux to Geneva Airport or you can be in Milan in less than 3 hours.
Sheltered from the north by the Col de Jarman, Montreux enjoys a mild micro climate as part of the Swiss Riviera.
Nevertheless, skiing is available less than half an hour away.
In May the fields are covered in narcisus and the beginning of July sees the jazz festival where you can mix with the legends of Pop and RnB. http://www.montreuxriviera.com/en/
We have a Tiguan automatic car. Within an hour's drive you can reach Bern, Geneva or into the Valais.
Type
Apartment/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Colondalles is a neighbourhood of Montreux which lies approx. 80 metres above the Stravinsky Hall or 12 minutes walk up from the centre of the town. The area boasts spectacular views over the lake (the second largest in Europe) as well as the Alps. The area has a mixture of villas and apartment blocks. Since it faces south it has a warm micro-climate.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
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Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2008
Renewal Date: 15/Jul/2025
John is 71 years old and has been retired for more than 10 years. We live in Zürich and visit Montreux often. We are now busy looking after our 3 grandchildren and enjoy a varied social life. From 2011 to 2015 we enjoyed swaps in New Zealand, Australia and Canada
Additional languages spoken
German, French, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Chartered Accountant (Retired)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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