From St Cergue to Chamonix The snowdrops are out, yet the snow is still in great condition, so what are the best options for skiing from Nyon, both nearby and up to 90 minutes drive away? St Cergue Nyon’s own “ski-hill” is at St Cergue which is easily accessible via the red NStCM train from […]
Six degrees swimming and where to get rid of rubbish and those Christmas trees
The lake’s temperature was a mere six degrees on Sunday but it didn’t stop quite a few brave souls going for a swim as part of the official inaugaration of the sauna (see post from 2nd January). There were those that swam in regular swimming costumes and those who dressed up to go in the water. The […]
Behind the scenes of UEFA in Nyon
There couldn’t be a greater contrast between the noise and frenzied excitement of a football match, to the calm and peaceful atmosphere within the walls of the UEFA building here in Nyon. In a long sleek building, an interior that is all light and glass, with smooth wooden and marble floors all in clean lines […]
That Alinghi boat, and more festivals in Nyon
Anyone down by the lake near the buvette of Crans on August 1st, got a fabulous sight of a flotilla of boats following the new Alinghi 5 boat as it sailed between Lausanne and Geneva. With a clear view of Mont Blanc, a light breeze and beautiful weather, there could not have been better sailing […]
Swiss cycle champion comes to Nyon
This weekend Swiss cycling champion Fabien Cancellera comes to Nyon. Cancellera won a silver medal in the road race in the Olympics in Beijing and the gold medal for the Indoor time trial. On Sunday he will be taking part in the circular road race which starts in Nyon and goes up Genolier and back […]