Practical Information

An ideal location


Good to know…

Suitable for children: Yes

Accessible with a pushchair: No

Accessible with a pushchair: No

Equipement: shoes with good profile

Toilets: Yes (at the train station or at the restaurant Les Pléiades)

Parking: Yes (parking des Motalles)


Restaurant des Pléiades

Next to the “AstroPléiades” site, is situated the chalet-restaurant of “Les Pléiades”. In a cosy and relax atmosphere, come and take a refreshment either at a table outside or inside.
In summer or in winter, the restaurant is open and offers several traditional dishes like fondue or “meringues” at dessert.
If you want to celebrate something special in “Les Pléiades”, the restaurant has got a banquet room that can welcome up to 100 people. It is also possible to stay there overnight.

To get more information, please check the official webpage

Some useful links

Check the official webpage des Pléiades where you will also find some information about the Astropléiades site. Take the opportunity to look at the offers on the other train tracks.

Check the official webpage Goldenpass where you will also find some information about the Astropléiades site. Take the opportunity to look at the offers on the other train tracks.

Check the website of Montreux-Vevey Tourism and get to know the promotional offers and the actual events in the region.

Check the website of Blonay and stay updated about the actuality of the district.

Check the Society of Development from St-Legier which is sponsoring the guided tours in summer.

Check the website of the Vevey Observatory.

To go further, please visite the the website of the Geneva Observatory.

Check the website from Astronomyevents to discover all astronomy events in Switzerland.