Entre Jura et plaine de l’Orbe

Route between the lake, the foot of the Jura and the vineyards

By taking this itinerary along the foot of the Jura mountains between Grandson and Orbe riders can escape into a pastoral landscape of the charming wine-producing villages of the Côtes de l’Orbe AOC vineyards, complete with the extraordinary panorama of the Alps in the background.

Practical information
The route follows SuisseMobile route number 487. SuisseMobile route number 50 offers an alternative way of returning to Yverdon-les-Bains (see the map).

Town: Grandson

Distance: 31.4 km

Duration: 4h00

Difficulty: Medium

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INFORMATION
Agence ADNV / Office du Tourisme de Grandson
Rue Haute 13
1422 Grandson - CH

Tel : +41 24 445 60 60

grandson@adnv.ch https://www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch

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Tourist Office Grandson
Grandson
Information centre and tourist reception.
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7600

Baulmes Church
Baulmes
Part of the European network of Cluniac monastic sites, the church was first mentioned in 1228 under the name “St. Pierre”. Converted time and again, its history is uncertain; only the age of the bells is substantiated, as they are dated. To visit, please contact the town hall.
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Côtes de l'Orbe AOC
Valeyres-sous-Rances
Located between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Côtes de l’Orbe AOC is the oldest wine-making region in Switzerland. With its quality terroir, pretty villages and, of course, its wines – mostly red –, the Côtes de l’Orbe is a favourite region for wine tourism holidays.
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The Gorge of Orbe
Orbe
This route of 17 km between Vallorbe and Orbe invites the hiker to walk into the heart of nature. The trail intersects with the Vallorbe Viaduct and leads down to the source of the River Day, it skirts the dams of the hydroelectric plants, passes through the village of Les Clées, and finally arrives in the town of Orbe after a walk of around 4 hours and 20 minutes.
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The Esplanade of the Castle and Round Tower

The Esplanade of the Castle and Round Tower
Orbe
The esplanade of the castle is a place of recreation, much-loved by local inhabitants for its panorama of the Jura and the Alps, its playground and its numerous benches. The Round Tower dates from 1233 and open to the public, offers breathtaking views of the rooftops and Mont Blanc.
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Former Church of Our Lady
Orbe
This church has had a turbulent history. Built on the site of a 12th Century chapel, it has been ravaged by fire and rebuilt several times.
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Orbe roman mosaics
Orbe
In 170 A.D., there was an imposing Roman villa on this site in Orbe. The mosaic floors that were in 9 of the about 100 rooms of this prestigious dwelling are now protected by four pavilions open to visitors from Easter to the end of October. Get more out of your visit with a tablet or ask for a guide.
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Tourist Office Orbe
Orbe
Information centre and tourist reception.
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