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Circular ride around the Plaine de l’Orbe between Yverdon-les-Bains and La Sarraz

Castles and manors are spread along this route so you can admire some architectural jewels which have played a part in the region’s history. Views over Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps follow one after the other, and at the foot of the Jura you will ride through a series of small medieval villages typical of the region.

Practical information
You can shorten the route - after Arnex-sur-Orbe cross the Orbe plain as far as Bavois before reaching Yverdon-les-Bains (see the map).

Town: Yverdon-les-Bains

Distance: 73.9 km

Duration: 6h56

Difficulty: Hard

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INFORMATION
Agence ADNV / Office du Tourisme d'Yverdon-les-Bains
Avenue de la Gare 2
Case postale
1401 Yverdon-les-Bains - CH

Tel : +41 24 423 03 13

yverdon-les-bains@adnv.ch https://www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch

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Tourist Office Yverdon-les-Bains
Yverdon-les-Bains
Information centre and tourist reception.
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Castle of Yverdon-les-Bains
Yverdon-les-Bains
Situated in the centre of the town, the castle at Yverdon-les-Bains was built by Peter, Count of Savoy in the 13th century as a defensive construction and a stately residence. It now houses the Yverdon and region museum, the Swiss Fashion Museum and the Centre Pestalozzi.
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Montcherand Church
Montcherand
This Cluniac church, 2 km from Orbe, is decorated with frescoes from the 12th Century, the oldest figurative frescoes in Switzerland. It is located at the crossroads of two pilgrimage routes: Via Francigena and the route of Santiago de Compostela.
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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 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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Romainmôtier Abbey Church
Romainmôtier
Nestling in beautiful verdant surroundings, in the region of Nord vaudois, Romainmôtier has one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Switzerland which sets the pace of life in this town. Built on the model of Cluny church, it holds regular services and very popular concerts.
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Tourism Office Romainmôtier
Romainmôtier
Information centre and tourist reception - La Porterie
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