Leysin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leysin
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 Leysin
Location in Switzerland
Leysin
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Aigle | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.57 km2 (7.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,130 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,623 | |
| • Density | 195.10/km2 (505.31/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Leysenouds | |
| Postal code |
1854
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| Localities | Crettaz, Veyges | |
| Surrounded by | Ormont-Dessous, Aigle, Yvorne, Corbeyrier | |
Leysin is a municipality of the Aigle district in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
Geography
Leysin is in the Vaud Alps, it is a alpine resort village at the eastern end of Lake Geneva in near to Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva. It is on the right side of the Grande Eau at the foot of the Tour d'Aï and the Tour de Mayen. The main village is found at an elevation of 1,260 m (4,130 ft). It consists of the village of Leysin and the hamlets of Veyges, Feydey, Aï and Mayen.
Leysin can be accessed by road or the hourly Aigle - Leysin train, which makes four area stops.
Images for kids
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Tour d'Aï from Berneuse
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Old photochrom showing some of the resorts in Leysin
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The oldest chalet in Leysin, built in 1600.
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View of Leysin and surrounding mountains
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Leysin-Feydey train station
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Restaurant Tournant Kuklos atop the 2045 m la Berneuse
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Ski lift, restaurant and skiing in Leysin
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Church tower in Leysin village
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Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland
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Slopestyle track of the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics in Leysin
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See also
In Spanish: Leysin para niños
