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Wonderful gardens, secluded swimming spots and splendid views over Lake Geneva accompany you on this shoreline hike from Lausanne-Ouchy to Morges. The magnificent promenades in Ouchy and Morges form the start and finish of this refreshing tour.

Description

Starting point of this shoreline hike is the park-like waterfront promenade in Lausanne-Ouchy. The somewhat inconspicuous hiking signs point the way towards Morges. Passing the huge lido you make your way to Vidy – and thereafter, continuing on the shoreline path, on to Dorigny followed by the fashionable town of St-Sulpice. A hiking path passing a great many bathing spots, and shortly before Morges the way leads to a more than 1 kilometer long beach where thousands gather in summer to take a refreshing swim. Marching into Morges you are flanked by beautiful flowerbeds and manicured gardens – and as the tour slowly comes to an end a stroll through the heart of the old town concludes a delightful excursion and healthy breath of fresh air in the nicest of ways.

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

Technical information

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Start location
Morges
Destination
Aubonne
Direction
One way
Ascent
380 m
Descent
240 m
Distance
19 km
Duration
4 h 45 min
Duration back
4 h 35 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
All year
Theme
Along Water
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Route

Alpine Panorama Trail

Rorschach - Genève
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 26/29

Distance

19 km

Duration

4 h 45 min

Ascent

380 m

Travel information: Lausanne