The most prestigious golf courses in French-speaking Switzerland: panorama, excellence and art of living

In Switzerland, golf isn’t just a sport: it’s a sensory and cultural experience. Between mountains, lakes and forests, the Swiss courses are among the most scenic in the world.

From the wine-growing hillsides of Lavaux to the peaks of Crans-Montana, via the Côte vaudoise and the Geneva region, French-speaking Switzerland offers a mosaic of prestigious and spectacular golf courses where the beauty of the courses blends into the intoxicating landscape.
FGP Swiss & Alps presents you with the essential addresses for experiencing golf to the full as an art of living.

Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre: the Alpine jewel of the Valais, between sporting legend and exceptional panorama

Nestling at an altitude of 1,500 metres, the Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club is a veritable institution. It overlooks the Rhone Valley and offers spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, two eternal symbols of Switzerland.

TheSeveriano Ballesteroscourse, one of the finest on the European circuit, plays host to theOmega European Masters every year.
The winding fairways, bordered by pine and larch trees, offer stimulating technical challenges, while the pure Alpine air adds to the feeling of completeness.

But Crans is also an art of living. Visitors enjoy a chic, lively resort all year round, where golf rubs shoulders with gastronomy, culture and high-altitude sports.
A place where prestige mingles with nature, and where every swing seems suspended above the world.

Bonmont Golf & Country Club: timeless elegance around a medieval abbey overlooking Lake Geneva

The Bonmont Golf & Country Club, located in Chéserex on the heights of Lake Geneva, combines heritage, nature and serenity.
With a 12thᵉ century Cistercian abbey at the heart of its grounds, it offers a setting of rare beauty, between rolling fields and distant mountains.

Its 18-hole course at the foot of the Jura, designed by Don Harradine, winds through 60 hectares of parkland, dotted with century-old trees and majestic vistas of Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Jura.
Each hole has been designed to blend in delicately with the surrounding landscape, giving priority above all to the pleasure of the game.

Bonmont also boasts a refined clubhouse, tennis courts (including Switzerland’s only grass court), a five-star hotel and gourmet dining. The hushed, soothing atmosphere attracts an international clientele in search of discretion and refinement.

Golf Club de Genève: sporting excellence and refinement in the heart of the international city

Founded in 1922, the Golf Club de Genève is one of Switzerland’s oldest clubs and a global benchmark.
Its course, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr., has played host to prestigious Swiss and European tournaments. Always maintained to perfection, it combines technicality and aesthetics.
Golfers enjoy a verdant setting, with unique views of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva.

Located just a few minutes from the centre of Cologny, Vandœuvre and Chêne-Bougeries, as well as prestigious international institutions, this club attracts a cosmopolitan and discerning clientele.
It is the perfect embodiment of the Geneva tradition of elegance, excellence and discretion.

Located on the former Pressinge estate, once owned by the Givaudan family – one of Geneva’s leading families and the originator of the famous perfume house of the same name – the clubhouse is sober, contemporary and very private, welcoming executives, diplomats and enthusiasts to a place where golf also becomes a space for sharing and exclusivity.

Golf du Domaine Impérial in Gland: Pete Dye’s signature perfection on the shores of Lake Geneva

Between Nyon and Rolle, in the heart of the Côte Vaudoise, the Golf du Domaine Impérial is in a class of its own. The course follows the natural contours of the site, skirting the shores of Lake Geneva before plunging into the woods, offering a setting that is both majestic and soothing.

The estate owes its prestige to its history: it was built in the XIXᵉ century by Prince Napoleon, son of Jérôme Bonaparte and nephew of Napoleon I. Villa Prangins, built between 1860 and 1862 by the architect Émile Trélat, founder of the Paris School of Architecture, later played host to the Austrian imperial family in exile between 1919 and 1921.

The course, the only one of its kind in Switzerland, was designed by Pete Dye, the famous American architect behind such legendary courses as TPC Sawgrass and Whistling Straits. It is the only course designed by Pete Dye in Switzerland, which further enhances the exceptional character of the Domaine Impérial. Reserved for a restricted circle of members, the course’s appeal lies in its discretion and the quality of its layout, which combines ancient woods, lakeside meadows and natural relief to offer a harmonious technical challenge.

The sober, refined clubhouse reflects the spirit of the estate: discreet luxury, timeless elegance and respect for history. To play at Domaine Impérial is to immerse yourself in a unique course in a place steeped in history, where every swing is made in the heart of the history and beauty of Lake Geneva.

Golf Parc Signal de Bougy: breathtaking views between Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps

Located between Lausanne and Geneva, Golf Parc Signal de Bougy offers one of the most spectacular panoramas in French-speaking Switzerland.
The trio of architects Peter Kessler, Luigi Verdieri and Jean Greber designed an 18-hole, par 70 course extending over some 5,400 metres. Inaugurated in 1999, it features an undulating course, technical greens and spectacular views over Lake Geneva.

Accessible and friendly, it attracts beginners and experienced players alike.
Its panoramic restaurant and proximity to the Bougy leisure park make it a family-friendly destination where the pleasure of the game meets the beauty of the landscape.

Golf Club Montreux: century-old tradition and Vaud Riviera charm

Founded in 1900, the Montreux Golf Club is one of the oldest in the country.
Surrounded by century-old trees and flowerbeds, it embodies the great European tradition of golf.
The course, redesigned by Ronald Fream in 2005, combines technical features and natural beauty at the foot of the Alps.

Montreux, a legendary city of music and culture, lends the club a special charm.
People come here as much for the quality of the game as for the elegant atmosphere of the Vaud Riviera.
It’s the place to be if you’re looking for a balance between sport, art and serenity.

Golf de Lausanne: tradition, elegance and sporting excellence in the heart of the canton of Vaud

Founded in 1921, the Golf de Lausanne is an institution.
Its wooded course, with its fluid, precise layout, attracts the most demanding golfers.
Situated in the heights of Lausanne, it offers a peaceful setting, with forests, hills and views over the city.

The clubhouse, with its classic elegance, perpetuates the conviviality typical of the great Swiss clubs.
Golf de Lausanne is a place where people can meet, share their passion and pass on their passion, in keeping with the spirit of the original golf club.

Golf courses in the Lake Geneva and Jura regions: diversity, nature and refinement at the gateway to French-speaking Switzerland

Around Lake Geneva, a constellation of courses extends the wealth of Swiss golf:

• Golf du Domaine de Divonne: an emblematic Franco-Swiss address, combining golf, hotel and casino, designed by Igor Nakowski, architect attached to theOffice Technique du Golf in Paris. This 18-hole, par 72 course extends over 6,035 metres and is harmoniously integrated into a 65-hectare hilly park, offering breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the Jura.
  
• Golf de la Maison Blanche (Échenevex): a demanding course at the foot of the Jura mountains, very popular with the people of Geneva. Founded in 1992, the Maison Blanche Golf & Country Club boasts an exceptional location with breathtaking views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Its two courses – Les Sources (18 holes, par 72) and L’Allondon (9 holes, par 31) – were designed by architects Peter Harradine and Olivier Dongradi.
  
• Evian Resort Golf Club: a temple to women’s golf, host to the prestigious Evian Championship, the only major tournament played in Europe, and ideally nestled between Lake Geneva and the Alps, the Evian Resort Golf Club offers a spectacular setting and a unique playing experience. Its iconic 18-hole Champions Course is one of the finest golf courses in France. Technical, undulating and perfectly maintained, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains from every hole. In 2020, the club added a second course, The Lake Course, located on the Academy site. Comprising six PAR 3s with a total length of 885 metres, it offers a fun and accessible alternative, while retaining the high standards and refinement characteristic of the Evian spirit.
• Golf du Domaine de Bossey: the jewel in the crown of the Geneva region, nestling at the foot of the Salève mountain and offering spectacular views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Its technical, undulating course, surrounded by forests and meadows, will win golfers over with its calm and unspoilt natural setting just a few minutes from the centre of Geneva, ideal for combining performance and relaxation.
• Golf Club d’Ésery – Grand Genève: a course magnificently situated between mountains and countryside, renowned for the quality of its greens and its panoramic views over the Arve Valley. The varied layout, punctuated by wide fairways and strategically placed bunkers, offers a stimulating challenge to golfers of all levels while highlighting the natural beauty of the region.

French-speaking Switzerland, a golfing paradise of nature and perfection

French-speaking Switzerland stands out for theexcellence of its courses, the quality of its maintenance and the diversity of its landscapes.
Each golf course offers a unique environment combining precision, aesthetics and conviviality.

Renowned architects such as Pete Dye, Peter Kessler, Jack Nicklaus, Donald Harradine and Robert Trent Jones Sr. have designed majestic courses that are perfectly integrated into the surrounding major panorama.
The hotel and restaurant infrastructure extends the pleasure: spas, restaurants and historic hotels often line the courses.

Here, golf isn’t just played: it’s experienced to the full, as a celebration of time and place.

Investing near some of Switzerland’s finest golf courses

These exceptional courses are surrounded by prestigious properties: chalets with panoramic views, prestigious residences, contemporary villas on the shores of Lake Geneva, elegant flats in Geneva or confidential estates in Lavaux.

FGP Swiss & Alps helps its clients to find and acquire exclusive properties close to Swiss golf courses. Thanks to our in-depth knowledge of the market, our international expertise and our tailor-made service, our advisers can open the doors to exceptional properties.

Living near a golf course means choosing a rare quality of life, combining sport, nature and privacy.

From Crans-Montana to Geneva, Lausanne to Montreux, the golf courses of French-speaking Switzerland embody a rare vision of luxury: that of exclusivity, refinement and mastered beauty. Here, every swing becomes a suspended moment, every landscape a work of art.

Our experts can help you discover and purchase exclusive properties close to some of Switzerland’s finest golf courses – so that your daily life is synonymous with nature, serenity and elegance.

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