Hiking Romandy

Built in the ^14th century, these bisses (irrigation canals) were designed to irrigate the dry meadows of the Valais between Goms and Martigny. At the turn of the century, 207 of them remained, representing a total network of 1,750 km. Today, most of them have been abandoned, but you can still walk along the paths that run alongside them, crossing fields, forests and plains... A walk not to be missed!The bisses are fragile. Please respect them by not throwing anything or obstructing the passage of water.

The Lavaux-Panoramic Association and its little Lavaux-Panoramic train take visitors on a journey through the region. Whether you fancy an immersion in the Lavaux vineyards, a wine tasting at a winemaker's or a themed tour such as a family farm visit, there's something for everyone. You'll take picturesque paths and be sure to enjoy an unusual experience. Find out more about the tours on offer on the website.

This trail presents and explains the history of the Olympic Games and sport in Lausanne. With its 4 km loop, the Chemin du sport is a didactic walk marked out by 22 stations symbolized by the dates of the Olympic Games, providing a good overview of the different sporting disciplines. Along the way, you'll pass by the IOC headquarters, the Pierre de Coubertin and Juan Antonio Samaranch stadiums, the House of International Sport, a miniature golf course, the Bellerive Olympic swimming pool and the Vidy marina. Approx. 1.5 hrs. flat walk.

The steep paths leading to the summit of the Chasseron are not easy, but promise an immersion in the heart of Jura nature. The view from the summit is breathtaking: the entire Jura massif on the French and Swiss sides. The Hotel du Chasseron serves excellent local dishes. Several categories of accommodation await you, such as an unusual night in a large barrel with panoramic views, a family room or a night in a dormitory for the most economical choice.

A real link between the Jura and the Plaine, this trail in the heart of the Jura winds between Sainte-Croix and Vuiteboeuf (alternative to Baulmes). Follow the green logo number 107 for a hike that is also accessible to children. The route offers real postcard landscapes over the plain, Lake Neuchâtel and beyond to the Alps. As you walk, you can admire the pastures and picturesque isolated chalets and the waterfalls in the Covatannaz gorge. For fun, you can even climb the rocks.

Epicureans, this is for you! It's an excellent idea: explore the canton of Vaud, i.e. Lausanne, on foot and stroll through the Vallée de la Joux, Morges, etc., punctuating your walk with gastronomic stops to taste local wines or savour local produce. In September, for example, you can set off to meet the winegrowers as part of your oenotourism exploration. Visit our website to find out more about the nature and itineraries on offer.

Descend along the Route des Avants in the direction of Glion to the Bridel bridge, which crosses the Baye de Montreux. At the end of the bridge, an unmarked path leads off to the left and climbs through the woods. It joins a small road, which you take down to a hairpin bend. At the end of a chain-linked track, a path joins the torrent des Vaunaises. Cross it. You now follow a path, still in the forest. Stay on the upper path until you reach a passage over a torrent. Immediately afterwards, take the path that climbs above the main trail to reach the Hauts de Caux. You'll come out of the woods behind a group of chalets. Here, you can either take the train to Montreux, or continue on foot: skirt the Caux palace and follow the road to a staircase (yellow markings). Then, via the Chemin du Tremblex, join the cogwheel railway. From here, the path descends to Glion. Allow around 30 minutes to reach Glion, via a staircase leading down to the village center. Leave the village in the direction of Les Avants, via the Chemin de Mottalettaz, which continues along a forest path to the Relais des Trois Chemins. Follow the path to the Sonzier-Glion road. Cross the stone bridge. At the bend, a gravel path opens up on the left. Near a large waterfall, the path begins to rise and passes by a detached house. The path then climbs steadily through the forest to Les Avants.

Le Chemin des Wheats is the countryside in the Broye, the Gros-de-Vaud, the Northern Vaud or the Fribourg enclaves. It crosses over villages, some of which have remarkable buildings, such as the beautiful Fermes farms or the Oak-Pâquier round church. Several loops are offered, please find out about the website.