Economy

The Vaud Alps are part of a cantonal territory that contributes 8% to Switzerland's total production. Long benefiting from its appeal to both foreign and Swiss tourists, the economy of the Vaud Alps is largely based on activities directly or indirectly related to tourism. However, in recent years, challenges have been mounting, particularly due to the strength of the Swiss franc. Despite this, the Vaud Alps have fared better than other mountainous regions, thanks to the strong presence of business and conference tourism in the Lake Geneva region.

(Written in collaboration with Prof. Délia Nilles)