Montreux is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The city lies on the northeast shore of Lake Geneva at the foot of the picturesque Alps and has a population of 26,629 residents and nearly 90,000 in the agglomeration. Because of the mild climate, Montreux is called the capital of the Vaud / Swiss / Riviera. Montreux Lakefront The Lakefront Promenade ( 3,5 km. ) between chic Montreux and charming Vevey is said to be the finest in Switzerland known for its st