A travers champs

Circular ride between the lake and the countryside of the cantons of Vaud and Fribourg

This route follows the lake and then the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve before leading you to the cobbled streets of the charming medieval village of Estavayer-le-Lac. This first section, which is almost like being at the seaside, finally switches to a more rural countryside in the lake’s hinterland between the Cantons of Vaud and Fribourg, all the time with the majestic Alps as a backdrop.

Practical information
You can shorten the itinerary: after Estavayer-le-Lac cross the countryside to Champtauroz, then Donneloye and on to Yverdon-les-Bains (see the map).

Town: Yverdon-les-Bains

Distance: 71 km

Duration: 8h00

Difficulty: Medium

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INFORMATION
Agence ADNV / Office du Tourisme du Nord vaudois
Avenue de la Gare 2
1401 Yverdon-les-Bains - CH

Tel : +41 24 423 03 13

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

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Tourist Office North of Vaud
Yverdon-les-Bains
Information centre and tourist reception.
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Cruise ships on the lake of Neuchâtel (LNM)

Cruise ships on the lake of Neuchâtel (LNM)
Neuchâtel
Whether you're looking for a romantic cruise, a cycling excursion or a chance to admire the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, a cruise on an LNM boat is a soothing and rejuvenating experience. In summer, the landing stages at Yverdon-les-Bains, Grandson and Concise are served from Tuesday to Sunday (including Mondays 20.05 and 01.07 to 25.08).
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Yverdon-les-Bains' beach
Yverdon-les-Bains
Sandy beaches, shallow waters, large green spaces bordered with trees, the beach of Yverdon-les-Bains is a must, offering ideal bathing conditions. The leisure and food facilities blend perfectly into this natural shaded setting.
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The Menhirs at Clendy
The unique formation of the Clendy Menhirs is the most important Neolithic site in Switzerland. Situated on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, it comprises 45 standing stones that were erected more than 6000 years ago, and are carved with human form. Some are 4.5 metres tall and weigh up to five tonnes.
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Pro Natura Centre Champ-Pittet
Cheseaux-Noréaz
The Pro Natura Centre Champ-Pittet is situated in a historic building of the 18th Century, on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel in Yverdon-les-Bains. It forms the entrance to the largest lakeside marsh in Switzerland, the natural reserve Grande Cariçaie, and welcomes and informs visitors of all ages.
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The Grande Cariçaie nature reserve
Cheseaux-Noréaz
Running along the south shoreline of Lake Neuchâtel, the Grande Cariçaie is the biggest lakeside nature reserve in Switzerland. With wetlands, shallows and woodland areas, it’s a paradise of ecotourism for nature-lovers.
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The sandy beaches of Yvonand
Yverdon-les-Bains
Comfortably installed in a deck chair on one of the many sandy beaches at Yvonand, one immediately has the feeling of being somewhere different. It is impossible not to feel a sense of reinvigoration by the sparkling waters of the lake, iridescent in the sunshine, listening to the lapping of the wavelets of Lake Neuchâtel.
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