Rivaz Beach: swimming at the foot of the Lavaux vineyard

A postcard beach in the heart of Lavaux

Do you dream of swimming in an exceptional setting? The beach of Rivaz is nestled at the foot of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can enjoy a small pebble beach and a lawn, with a view of the lake, the Alps, and the Château de Glérolles in the background. Access is remarkable: the beach is literally at the foot of the CFF train station of Rivaz, which can be reached via an underpass. Small, free, and picturesque, it's an easy vacation getaway to organize.

What your children will discover

Children have their own area: a playground with a small slide, right next to the water. They can splash around from the pebble and fine gravel beach, which is about 25 meters long. Older kids and swimmers can enjoy the diving board, a classic of the place, also appreciated by diving enthusiasts. All around, the scenery of the terraced vineyards and the lake makes every swim a timeless moment.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

You lay your towel on the lawn, swim, jump off the diving board, and enjoy the view. The beach has an outdoor shower, changing cabins, and public toilets. For dining, a restaurant is nearby (Auberge de Rivaz). The atmosphere is friendly, among families, swimmers, and divers. And since the train station and the CGN landing stage are just a stone's throw away, you can easily come without a car.

Before you go

• Recommended age: all ages; playground and small slide for children
• Duration: half a day or a full day
• Price: free (public beach, open access)
• Reservation: no
• Stroller accessibility: underpass from the station; presence of stairs or ramp to be checked on site
• Transport: exceptional, at the foot of the CFF train station of Rivaz (direct underpass); CGN landing stage nearby
• To bring: swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and water shoes (pebble beach)
• Ideal season: summer for swimming (open access all year round)

Parents' tips

• Caution: swimming is not supervised. Keep children within sight at all times.
• Prefer the train: you arrive directly at the beach from the station, without parking worries.
• Bring water shoes: the beach is made of pebbles and gravel.
• The diving board attracts older kids; remind them of safety instructions before jumping.
• Bring snacks: only one nearby restaurant is confirmed, the presence of a refreshment stand on the beach itself needs to be checked.

Useful information

• Address: Plage de Rivaz, 1071 Rivaz (at the foot of the Rivaz train station)
• Official website: https://www.montreuxriviera.com/fr/P81461/plage-de-rivaz
• Hours: open access, open all year round (swimming mainly in the summer season)
• Facilities: outdoor shower, changing cabins, public toilets, diving board, playground
• Access (transport): at the foot of the CFF train station of Rivaz via an underpass; CGN landing stage nearby; parking nearby (details and rates to be confirmed)

Why we recommend it

Because we search for a beach that is both easy to access and beautiful for a long time. Getting off the train and diving into Lake Geneva in the heart of the UNESCO vineyard, with the Château de Glérolles as a backdrop, is a rare experience. Free, equipped, and with a playground, it ticks all the boxes for a successful family outing, provided you stay vigilant as swimming is not supervised.

In two words

A small free beach at the foot of the Rivaz train station and the UNESCO vineyard of Lavaux, with a playground and diving board: unsupervised swimming, but in an exceptional setting.