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Description
Caux is a small village. It is a good centre to explore up and down the mountain as there are good footpaths and also a fernicular railway that starts in Montreux and goes up to the top of the Rochers de Naye (c2,000m above sea level). You have a good chance of Yellow-billed Chough and Common Rock Thrush at the summit. In the woods there is a good variety of birds including Black Woodpecker, Willow Tit and Firecrest. Red-backed Shrike and Hawfinch can be seen.
Details
Access
Start at Montreux (direct line from Lausanne and Geneva). Change trains onto the small blue train that goes to the Rochers de Naye. One strategy is to take the train to the top and walk down. In winter, there will be a lot of snow and this may not be practicable. But there will not be so many birds in the middle of winter - although some birds such as Wallcreeper may be found at lower altitudes.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Mountain , City/village , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , LakeConditions
Mountainous , HillyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
I have visited the area many times but local people may be able to give more detailed information.