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 Vaud Alps, Leysin is a sunny alpine resort village at the eastern end of Lake
Geneva in proximity to
Montreux ,
Lausanne , and Geneva. In earlier years, Leysin was known for its TB sanatorias; today it is most famous for spectacular Alpine views across the Rhône Valley towards the
Dents du Midi and year-round mountain sports and recreational facilities.
The village of Leysin and hamlet of Veyges are a designated part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Geography
Leysin has an area, as of 2009, of 18.57 square kilometers (7.17 sq mi).
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