An oenotouristic stroll through the Côtes de l’Orbe vineyards

Discover the Côtes de l’Orbe vineyards in the heart of the Yverdon-les-Bains region with the help of our smartphone App!

This delightful stroll consisting of two circuits departing from Orbe, will take you, either on your own or as part of a group, on a path of discovery through the region’s vineyards. Simply follow this varied route marked out with quiz questions and amazing anecdotes.

 

First phase

Download the Vaud App: guide 

Vaud : guidE (Google Play) 

Vaud : guide (App Store)
 

• Go to the “itinerary” column of the App
• Select “Oenotouristic stroll through the Côtes de l'Orbe vineyards”

 


 

Third phase

Take part in the Quiz!

The circuit is marked with three types of questions:

• Multiple choice questions
• Radar trial with the research and discovery of a specific location
• Reminder of the viewpoints that are worth being immortalized with a photo

Helpful advice

Be sure to read the “closing text” after getting the correct answer, as it offers useful information and interesting details by way of explanation!

As each question is worth points, the Quiz will enable you to compete amongst yourselves. Don’t hesitate to compare scores at the end of the circuit to see who has won!

 

Second phase

Discover an overview of our routes

Foot of the Jura

• Departing from the car park Thienne in Orbe, 14km walk toward Valeyres-sous-Rances, then Rances, Montcherand and back to Orbe.
• This walk takes about 4 hours and 30 min.
• Suggested departure points for a shorter walk: 
  • Valeyres-sous-Rances (-4km/-1h): Post Bus stop “Restaurant”
  • Rances (-5km/-1h20): Post Bus stop “Bifurcation"

Panoramic views over the vineyards

• Departing from the car park Thienne in Orbe, 12km walk toward Agiez, Arnex-sur-Orbe and back to Orbe.
• This walk takes about 4 hours
• Suggested departure points for a shorter walk: 
  • Agiez (-4km/-1h): Post Bus stop “Vers-le-Pont”
  • Arnex-sur-Orbe (-7km/-2h): Post Bus stop “Arnex Poste”

Transport and access

By train: TRAVYS station Orbe / CFF train station Arnex-sur-Orbe: www.cff.ch

By post bus: Stop “Orbe-Hôpital” www.cff.ch

By car: Car park in Orbe (car park Thienne or Carrard-et-de-Foligny), then, if desired, by Post Bus to reach the different points of departure.

For further information: Orbe Tourist Office, +41 24 442 92 37 or tourisme@orbe.ch