The Cog Railway Journey To Rochers-de-Naye In Switzerland Was A Bit Quieter Than I Expected...

The cog railway from Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye is worth it for the journey alone, but what I found at the top was a bit unexpected. Join me on this beautiful Swiss rail day-trip and let's soak up the views together! Enjoy the video...
Filmed on Wednesday 20th March 2024
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[@ianfox6106]

"Aye it's no bad" when standing in front of an incredible view must be one of the most Scottish comments I have heard in ages.

[@BobG127]

Amazing views. One of the things I really like about your videos, Steve, is your way of making us feel like we're experiencing the trip, ourselves. The simple acts of watching footsteps, peering into the train window from outside, the help wanted sign... without sacrificing the beautiful views. I love what you do. Thanks, again, for sharing.

[@buntybeau]

Yes saves us going there - armchair observers with the luxury of staying at home 🏡 oh I’m a real doooor Scot

[@judytaylor9059]

❤

[@philgray1023]

My observation too. I couldn't figure out what it was that makes these special. I just returned from Scotland, England, Netherlands, Germany and Belgium and realised that Steve shows you what it is really like. What it is like to check into strange hotels, how to buy tickets from machines that have all the instructions in Dutch and refuse to accept your credit cards, how to navigate foreign hotels, trains and ferries where the rules of navigation are known to locals but not to us. Steve truly is a champion at this!

[@BobG127]

@@philgray1023 Sounds like a great trip! I hope you enjoyed it.

[@vivellasmum]

I was feeling really rubbish, upset, fed up and I watched that and it totally changed my mood. That's why I watch your videos Steve, they brighten my day. What a stunning train jouney, I was just gobsmacked. Thank you for what you do.

[@billcook4768]

I really, really appreciate your giving us just the ambient noise during the train rides.

[@kevjaffray]

I thought the exact same thing. I was drifting off on the return journey 😴

[@jonathanirons231]

Such a rarity on KZbin these days. Please keep it up Steve!

[@mstrdiver]

Steve - I didn't see in your video, but did you attempt to use the circular stairs when you returned from the viewing platform? This must be spectacular viewing in the summer too.

[@user-ur7zs8uj5x]

I haven't watched a Steve blog for two or three weeks and I definitely needed to be reminded why he is my absolutely favorite travel writer. I love the fact that he doesn't travel on the Orient Express, or first class on hideously expensive flights, whinging about the food. He travels like you and I are able to do on our limited budgets and NEVER complains unless there is absolute justification. This is a good man.

[@user-ur7zs8uj5x]

It is definitely no bad.

[@seancoleman8528]

Feel very privileged to have been able to share this with you, looks absolutely stunning thankyou

[@suzannebell51]

Your'e the master of understatement - when faced with those breathtaking views "it's no bad"!

[@freddieqmercury5961]

It’s a Scottish thing, lol

[@jamesrobin]

@@freddieqmercury5961 I mind when was in scotland (Glasgow) one of my Uncles praised a lot of things as "no bad" but one got a "Rilly! Rilly! It's no bad!"

[@ulfpe]

You could almost be Swedish..

[@stevekimbrey]

I went on my first solo trip a few years back. I took a night train (my first time on that too) from Hamburg to Basel and then Basel down to the Alps to visit a friend. On my way to Geneva to go home, on my friends recommendation, I spent the day in Montreux and went to the sights mentioned in Smoke on the Water. Anyway, the point is it was during a bit of a tricky time in my life and when the train approached Montreux and I got my first glimpse of Lake Geneva it very literally took breath away. I've never felt that before. When I physically approached the lake itself I could feel myself shaking and when I finally got there I cried my eyes out. It's a beauty I have never experienced before or since. Even though the day was pretty overcast it was such an incredibly stunning place to be in. I'll never forget it. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories, Steve. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@steve-marsh]

I was the same on first glimpse of the lake, incredible eh!

[@barball3955]

The power of nature, I could feel your emotions in this comment.

[@rianderous8761]

Montreux is one of the very rare railway stations with 3 track gauges! Standard gauge for SBB trains, metre gauge to Zweisimmen (and further to Interlaken) and 800mm for the Rochers de naye rack railway

[@TXMEDRGR]

What an amazing journey with such beautiful views. Bravo to the people who built the rail line and stations along the way. Thanks for leaving the actual sound of the train in the video, it made it much more authentic.

[@DaveGeog]

Steve, there are a lot of travel vloggers but hardly anyone makes me feel as though I've come along on the journey as much as you do!

[@rl3799]

When we lived in Lausanne, it used to be a great trip to see Father Christmas at the top

[@sjokomelk]

I love that Switzerland have these small, special built railways. This one is running on 800mm gauge with the cog in the middle, and on 850V DC electrification. It is almost a cross between a tram and a mountain goat. 😁

[@nct948]

love it 😊

[@101HFC]

Have to say this is one of the most stunning places you have shown us, Steve! What a fantastic place 🇨🇭

[@MyOutdoorsUK]

Really good to hear you mention that this, and many like it, are far from being just tourist or sightseeing trains. They're an important part of the infrastructure for people living on the hillsides high above the valley floors. Not just for commuting and shopping but the things that look like cages at the read of the train are used for transporting household appliances and bulky goods to the locals.

[@onlineamiga]

Hopefully the locals get some concessions on prices, because £68 to nip into town to do some shopping would not be an easy life!

[@asoneagleswings]

You take us places we’re not likely to visit and go on rail lines that are not run the of the mill! You give me the collywobblies when you (or the camera) looks over into a ravine i almost can’t bear to watch but I know you don’t like heights either so gives me reassurance that you won’t take risks - bless you for bringing us another great video.

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

I love that you take us to some really interesting and not over-hyped places

[@jonathanmccool2871]

That view and Steve says “It’s not bad”. The master of understatement.

[@SmithyScotland]

Aye, it's no bad. Slight understatement 😄

[@MargaretMckenna-jc1ee]

This video was absolutely brilliant it was even better with no music thank you Steve

[@scottycat6822]

This must be the most scenic and beautiful journey you have shown us on your videos. Absolutely loved it , but please stop walking so close to the edges my heart was is my mouth. Thanks Steve as Switzerland is on my bucket list.

[@rosemarymee]

I’m neurotic about people walking near the platform edge too.

[@danielchance2217]

That is an absolutely breath-taking spot.

[@carledquist4039]

I was getting palipitations 😳

[@imsbvs]

@@carledquist4039 I would if I was that close too!

[@mrmullett1067]

What a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon in NZ, thank you Steve, you're the man with a magic perspective on views.

[@janettesinclair6279]

That is my idea of a perfect wee train trip! Bucket list noted! I guess it is quiet because it's between seasons - winter sports over, summer walks not yet clear. Superb views Steve....superb.

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Simply breathtaking Steve. The journey itself looked amazing but the views at the top were out of this world. That trip looked worth every penny.

[@johnericneil2455]

Excellent Steve. Such a spectacular place. Thank you for taking us on another adventure.

[@Priorw8]

You’ve done it again somewhere I couldn’t go to myself.thank you it’s a amazing sight.I take it as my birthday treat

[@steve-marsh]

Happy birthday! 🎉

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Amazing views of the lake and Montroux I was there in 2008 and loved it Didn’t know about the cog railway u fortunately Thanks Steve for taking me along with ya

[@carolgraham4537]

Absolutely beautiful scenery on the journey and at the top. A bit scary though near the edge. I couldn't do it but I am glad that we can see these places through your eyes, ❤

[@elizabethjohnson3123]

The scenery is absolutely stunning . Another excellent video Steve.😊

[@moniquehekimian9971]

Steve, you are a great inspiration for me, I live in France, in Lyon, not far from Switzerland and I have never been to Montreux ! what a shame ! Cog Railway to Rochers de Naye is at the top of my " to travel list " now. Thanks a lot.

[@kathleenlynch5763]

Oh my those views.taken from a line in the poem Matilda."it made one gasp and stretch one's eye's".and I certainly gasped .Steve thank you you are taking me to places I have no chance of seeing.just stunning.🚞

[@curtbonnell4308]

Switzerland has always been on my bucket list and I still hope to get there one day. Cog railways really intrigue me and THOSE VIEWS, OMG!!!!!

[@jimmymorrison8314]

Very intrepid! Being a Welshman, watching this, I can't help but have some degree of mountain envy. Another great video, Thanks Steve.

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

I don't know what to say! I'm speechless! Thankyou so much for this Steve! Top of the World or what!😮😀👌🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏

[@jaytucker8834]

Absolutely beautiful, pleased it hasn't changed much since my time living in Montreux in the mid 70's. Have been to all of the stops en-route many times, lovely to revisit the memories. Edit: If memory serves me well i believe the distant mountain range in the middle at 22.20 is Les Dents du Midi

[@psmirage8584]

This has become one of my all-time favorite videos. The views are absolutely incredible!

[@samuelbhend2521]

What I absolutey love on old Trains like the one here: You can HEAR and FEEL the Machine and the Cogwheel working. A Railway with Cogwheelsections in my Region has long ago swapped to new Trains where it all is silenced and insulated "for Passenger Comfort"

[@tarkineWild]

Absolutely stunning Everywhere is a postcard view

[@marshallviliesis]

Yes you had the view all to yourself and you shared it with tens of thousands!!!!!

[@shelley8806]

Steve, I can’t think of a single video of yours that I didn’t enjoy. I hold other vlogs I see to your standards. I’ve been watching you for quite some time, you saved me during the pandemic lockdown. Thank you for all you do…always appreciated.

[@williehannon9306]

What a stunningly beautiful Video. A wonderful channel . Thank you Steve

[@TheUluxian]

That was absolutely lovely. Hope the next video shows some of your Hotel. It also looks amazing.

[@bethlowell7336]

Steve, what an amazing journey! I love your enthusiasm for everything you do. Keep doing what you do. Safe travels. Cheers

[@jenniferlevine5406]

That was a wonderful train journey! You find the most amazing places to go - both the hotel, you had me there, and the journey up the mountain as well! Thanks so much for taking us with you!

[@lindaruljancich8291]

Wonderful train ride Steve - really lovely scenery - thank you for taking us with you. Greetings from Australia.

[@thomasroell8979]

I really enjoyed the ride on the cog railroad. The views were amazing. Thank you for taking me along!

[@mattraschke2889]

Bloody marvellous thanks Steve. I came down from an early morning hike up in the snow above Hakuba in Japan to find this video of yours available. I swear your content just keeps getting better and better!

[@imsbvs]

Steve, the biggest bonus for your day (and trip in total) was the weather. Having warm sunshine and such good visability was very fortunate indeed, it could have been raining & windy with low cloud which would have spoilt the trip to no end.

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you for bringing me along.

[@maryearll2135]

Wow, a wonderful ride with those gorgeous views...thank you!!

[@5217tuber]

Wow. Wow. Wow.

[@DH.2016]

You really knocked it off with the clear weather there, Steve (and so did us viewers as a result). Great video.

[@kudzumoose3861]

I'm so in love with Scotland that I forget how magnificent Switzerland and the Alps are. You ae expanding my horizons. You do such a good job. Yay Steve!

[@marinusdejager2361]

Another Beauty! Thanks again. Keep going. I love it.

[@cheryllochhead4714]

Magnificent views like walking in a picture. Switzerland was always known for its clean air,people with consumption,were normally sent their to sanitariums because of the clean air,the journey up reminded me of a slow rollercoaster,I especially love the views of Lake Geneva so peaceful

[@gerardvanteeffelen8437]

Wow, amezing view up there, your lucky with the weather.

[@teresarose731]

The architecture, the scenery, the mountains, breathtaking. Thank-you. Kentucky, USA

[@daggy1778]

thank you,dear Steve for another great video.................☘☘☘

[@stephens3749]

Just wonderful. Thank you!

[@susanward398]

Really loved this one for both the trip on the cog railway and the scenery. Thanks for showing us the views on the way up and down. Too good to miss any of it!

[@hughcrawford1978]

You picked a great day. Hardly a cloud in the sky allowing unimpeded views overthe country side. Thanks. Happy traveling.

[@HadriansWallNZ]

Wow, just Wow!

[@vengermanu9375]

Bizarrely, one of my other channels I subscribe to "AKSense - Zurich" came out with the same railway journey this morning! so if you want to see the same journey from the drivers seat...

[@solobrouk]

Brill wee journey . Amazing views . I did the jungfraujoch from Wengen and that was amazing too . Keep up the good work.

[@angelgreer2470]

Thanks again, Steve, for another amazing trip. They don’t get much better than this. Absolutely beautiful 😊🇬🇧

[@brycehermon5939]

An excellent video thanks Steve. What an amazing experience. Stunning scenery and such awesome views. I look forward to the next leg of the adventure.

[@ChrisPipinghot]

That was brill, having that whole place to yourself at the top of the mountains.

[@madskier50]

Oh I miss Switzerland. The one country I lived in where I wanted to stay and couldn't. I think the quiet at the top of the mountan has to be heard ot be believed. I loved it.

[@john07973]

Fantastic ride with stunning views. You made the right move getting that first train up with no-one else around. Another top class video 👍

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Ah......so relaxing....thanks Steve

[@grapesodatravels]

Utterly stunning! How brilliant to have the place to yourself. No annoying selfie takers getting in the way..... ;)

[@inmyhoose]

Steve your timing is impeccable with your posts 👍 tea break time 👍

[@52memor]

I thoroughly enjoyed that !

[@peonycottageboutique4154]

What a gorgeous day and jaw dropping views. Switzerland is beautiful although not easy on the wallet

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Thanks Steve. Fantastic scenery.

[@user-lf5mv1nd6j]

Stunning scenery Steve, traveling along with you is the next best thing to being there 😊

[@60_Degrees_North]

Comment on the panoramic view.... Steve: Not bad... Me: Wow😲 That train certainly has some 'Oomph' getting up that mountain. Amazing views throughout. Thanks for part 2 👍

[@PJ-fd6is]

What a wonderful trip you gave us!!

[@carolynalexander314]

Wow what a stunning trip! Another one for my bucket list!

[@barbaraparent3161]

Magnificent scenery! It was rough looking down from those heights when you were walking about 😳 Thank you for sharing!

[@michaelthornley]

I have added this to my list of adventures! The key is to travel up there early as you did. Thanks again Steve.

[@Timstravels01]

What a place and to have it all to yourself, what a treat! That’s got to be one of the worlds best railway journeys. Thanks for taking us along.

[@steve-marsh]

A pleasure mate! I'm so glad I decided to do this one despite being tired!

[@freespirit6209]

Amazing ride. Thanks!

[@elainefarrar]

Fantastic day out Steve! You were so lucky with the weather, it was blizzarding the following week! Looking forward to the next one 😊

[@myrabenson1603]

What a absolutely fantastic train journey was that 😀 the scenery was epic on of your best videos I was glued to it thanks for sharing 👍

[@hamsteronthepaintingtable6465]

Thanks for sharing Steve, amazing views 🙂

[@TheAscensionProgram]

Thanks Steve. What a lovely place to visit.

[@arlysdavis3694]

Beautiful, thanks

[@JackTaudi]

Another bucket list trip ticket for me. Great, Thanks👌🙏

[@toms4899]

Loved the video. I so loved Switzerland when I was there and would enjoy going back. Thanks Steve, you have great videos

[@rosiewhiskers6345]

Wow Steve. That was some trip. Loved the trains, mountains, scenery, everything (apart from the edge of the cliff paths). Here's to the next ones. Cheers.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks, Steve. Love this stuff. 👍🙂

[@powmillon]

Superb video once again Steve with unbelievable views. Great work.

[@faqirm6317]

Excellent views, Thanks for great train trip, Some scary steps Marsh!

[@petergoddard1960]

I'm almost lost for words. That was truly spectacular, it certainly puts the Snowdon (sorry Yr Wyddfa) railway to shame! For me that was a spellbinding video. What an incredible feat of engineering. Now, I'm looking forward to seeing round Montreaux which is now easily in my top 5 places to visit.

[@jeanettesiebert5312]

Love this - what a stunning ride! I've added it to my bucket list now!

[@clareclark6535]

Amazing views. X.

[@judymcgovern8454]

Thanks for sharing Steve, such a beautiful journey and amazing views. Switzerland is such a wonderful country. We absolutely loved it when we visited. You need to get snow grips to go over your boots/shoes, we found them invaluable. Look forward to your next adventure xx

[@markusstudeli2997]

You really hit the place in "Zwischensaison", as we call the time in between winter- and summer seasons in Switzerland. On a sunny day, this is a great time to enjoy the solitude and just inhale the majestic views, well done! I've been up there as a kid with my parents, but it's time to go back there with my kids now, it seems. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@bryonystimpson7562]

What a beautiful ride!