Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in the Aigle district of Switzerland. It is first mentioned around 1231-32 as Leissins, in 1352 as Leisins.
Located in the Vaudoises Alps, Leysin 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; today its spectacular Alpine views across the Rhône Valley towards the Dents du Midi invite year-round mountain sports and recreation.
The entire village of Leysin and hamlet of Veyges are designated as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
The municipality is located in the Aigle district, on the right side of the Grande-Eau at the foot of the Tour d'Ai and the Tour de Mayen. The main village is located at an elevation of 1,260 m (4,130 ft). It consists of the village of Leysin and the hamlets of Veyges, Feydey, Ai and Mayen.
Leysin can be accessed by road or the hourly Aigle - Leysin train, which makes four area stops.
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