Leysin
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Vaud |
| District | Aigle |
| Coordinates | 46°20′N 7°00′E / 46.333°N 7°ECoordinates: 46°20′N 7°00′E / 46.333°N 7°E |
| Population | 3,486 (December 2007[update]) |
| - Density | 188 /km2 (487 /sq mi) |
| Area | 18.54 km2 (7.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) |
| Postal code | 1854 |
| SFOS number | 5407 |
| Demonym | Leysenouds |
| Localities | Crettaz, Veyges |
| Surrounded by | Ormont-Dessous, Aigle, Yvorne, Corbeyrier |
| Website | www.leysin.ch Profile, SFSO statistics |
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Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of Aigle.
It is a sunny alpine resort village at the eastern end of Lake Geneva in proximity to Montreux, Lausanne and Geneva. In prior years, Leysin was known for its sanatoriums for tuberculosis: now, however, it is a destination for year-round mountain sports and recreation.
Located in the Bernese Alps, Leysin enjoys spectacular views across the Rhône Valley towards the (Dents du Midi). Leysin is situated at an altitude of 1,263 m (4,144 ft). The municipality can be accessed by road or the Aigle - Leysin train (c. 30 minutes). Trains depart hourly. Leysin offers four stops (stations).
Leysin is also the home to a number of international schools: Leysin American School, Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland, Schiller International University American College of Switzerland, Swiss Hotel Management School, CP Language Institute, [Voxlingua Language School]. [1]
Leysin hosted the FIS Snowboard World Cup 2008.[2]
Leysin has hosted 3 world cup events in recent years: Boardercross, Speedskiing and downhill mountain-biking.
[edit] References
For any information on the SnowPark, BikePark, Parties and fun in Leysin, you can visit: www.leysinpark.ch
[edit] External links
Media related to Leysin at Wikimedia Commons- Leysin travel guide from Wikitravel
- Leysin in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
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