Terrasses de Lavaux
Overview
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Distance 11 km
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Duration 3 h 15 min
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Ascent 440 m
Intro
From St. Saphorin in a diverse route going uphill and downhill through the vines to Lutry. Indeed, it is on the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces where bon vivants get into top gear.
Description
Covering 800 hectares, Lavaux is the largest contiguous vineyard region in Switzerland, and its daringly constructed hillside terraces have been protected by UNESCO since 2007.
Right at the start of this tour, the medieval St. Saphorin with its narrow alleys and characteristic winegrowers' houses from the 16th to 19th centuries is worth a visit. The town's original church steeple still adorns many wine labels today. It is said that the Auberge de l'Onde, an establishment that can look back at a centuries-old tradition of hospitality, and where local delicacies are served on three floors, is worth sinning for.
To carelessly pass by wine cellars and traditional pubs would be a crime. After all, those who want to experience the scenery with all the senses should also taste it. And after a glass of Chasselas the dynamic uphills and downhills of the trail to Lutry are twice as much fun. On some days of the week the "Lavaux Express" is ready to comfortably transport tired hikers through the World Heritage Region, as is the "Lavaux-Panoramic" train, which takes hikers through the same region.
There and back
Arriving: By train to St. Saphorin station or by commercial passenger boat to Rivaz - St. SaphorinReturning: By train from Lutry station or by commercial passenger boat
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
St-Saphorin
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| Destination |
Lutry
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| Direction |
One way
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| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
520 m
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| Ascent |
440 m
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| Descent |
420 m
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| Distance |
11 km
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| Duration |
3 h 15 min
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| Duration back |
3 h 15 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Season |
March - November
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| Theme |
With panoramic view, Through a vineyard, Along Water
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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