All cycling routes in Vaud

This escapade starting in Villars-Gryon is made up largely of back roads with moderate traffic. It features a breathtaking vantage point with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.

This circuit offers magnificent vantage points of Lake Neuchâtel. Between Grandson and Concise, it crosses the Bonvillars vineyard and countless characterful villages.

Craggy limestone cliffs climb to the icy summit of Diablerets, the Col du Pillon below divides languages, the Saane flows to Gstaad, holiday haunt of the jet set. Up through airy coniferous forest to Abländschen below the Gastlosen, the climbers’ mountain.

Flat and fertile: die Plaine de l’Orbe, framed by Roman mosaics and the rolling hills of Vaud. In Mormont, the watershed of the Rhone and Rhine. Change of scene from the wild waters of the Venoge to the small silver «sea» of Lac Léman.

Across changing cantonal borders to the Roman ruins at Avenches, a serene view from Murten's city wall across the lake to Mont Vully, past endless rows of salad greens in the colourful vegetable garden at Grosses Moos, and along the mighty Aare-Hagneck Canal to the small market town of Aarberg.

The Mont Tendre Bike route is the ideal way to discover everything the Vallée de Joux has to offer. This circular route takes you through the foothills of Mont Tendre, the highest peak of the Swiss Jura, (1,680m), and returns along the south bank of Lac de Joux.

From Payerne following the slow-flowing Broye, through wide rolling countryside, the granary of western Switzerland. To the west of the Venoge, carefully-tended vineyards lace a pleasing pattern in the landscape, a refreshing white wine thrives in La Côte.

An ideal starting point for a mountain bike outing, Col des Mosses and its surrounding landscape offer tracks that are accessible to all levels. For well trained legs but also for amateurs, Col des Mosses offers a network of varied MB circuits.

The Lakes Route takes you on a trip right across picture-postcard Switzerland. From Lac Léman to the Bodensee, passing 10 larger and smaller lakes and offering stunning views over water in the Alps and Alpine foothills.

From the busy Rhonetal into the craggy limestone Vaud Alps. Over passes to the jet set in Gstaad. The Lac de la Gruyère and old towns of Fribourg and Murten are tempting places to stop. Leisurely finale in Grosse Moos vegetable country to Erlach.

Steep ascent to the summit of the Col des Mosses, on picture-book meadow trails and mountain paths high above the valley to Leysin, always face to face with the Valais Alps. The lovely long descent to Aigle is a highlight for bikers certain of their ability.

This marked itinerary crosses the beautiful Broye valley and leads along its lakes. Visitors will discover historical sites such as Payerne and its Romanesque abbey church, Avenches and its Roman vestiges, not to mention the medieval town Estavayer-le-Lac.

Discover the Upper Broye Valley by cycling along its famous river and by crossing rural and forest landscapes.

From Bex, where salt is still mined, up to the old mountain village of Gryon and the high-altitude health resort of Villars-sur-Ollon, over the two passes, Col de la Croix and Col du Pillon. Along the Saane to jet-set resort Gstaad. Saanen is more peaceful.

Pastureland and cultivated fields stretch over wide rolling hills, sheltered hollows hide villages and hamlets, solid stone houses proudly display Burgundian archways; the peaceful Gros-de-Vaud is the granary of western Switzerland.

A trip through a rugged, varied landscape with remote high plateaux, wide meadows with horses, quiet valleys and rugged gorges, music boxes, watch towns and Roman roads, sturdy farmhouses and sycamore trees, rough pastureland and limestone rockfalls.

The remote high-valley of La Brévine, wind-blown and bleak even in summer. Then the cave-world of Col-des-Roches: the mills were once served by underground water courses. In Le Locle, the main street is lined by well-known watch companies.

This itinerary lets cyclists discover the region’s typical sceneries: the lake, the vineyards, the countryside and the Jura foothills.

Loop linking Vallorbe to Premier, descent to Romainmôtier, ascent to Vaulion and back to Vallorbe by passing Dent de Vaulion.

Fields, forests and streams await you. There are also animals all along the way, either in the pastures or in the many farms that are still operational.

The final stage of the Panorama Bike route is nothing less than spectacular. It runs from Col de Jaman directly to the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux. In good weather and with a little luck you might even see a bit of “smoke on the water” from high up.

If you believe Switzerland is a densely populated country, just take a tour in the border area between Switzerland and France in the Vallée de Joux to change your mind. Generally you are as alone here as you would be in the forests of Canada.

After the Olympic capital of Lausanne, the route leads uphill into the terraced vineyards of Lauvaux. A bracing section but one rewarded by the wonderful surroundings of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Then follows the descent to Vevey, Montreux and the romantic Schloss Chillon.

A diverse and scenic stretch along Lac des Chavonnes, a deep-blue mountain lake. The highest part of the route with a spectacular panorama is reached high above Villars, before the racy descent begins into the Rhone Valley.

Below the rocky Auguilles de Baumles, the route crosses a lonely region with many bunkers from World War II. The last ascent leads into the Vallée de Joux, a true gem with a wealth of flora and two lakes!

From lively Lausanne up into the tranquil Jorat hills, continuing into the glacier-grooved valley of the Broye. Past dreamy Moudon, rejuvenated by a refreshing sip of Henniez mineral water at the peaceful Roman Abbey of Payerne.

As a mountain range, the Swiss Jura tends to play second fiddle to the Alps in terms of cycling appeal. Yet this region between Geneva and Basel is a cyclists’ paradise: numerous relatively quiet roads follow the gentle topography amid pristine landscapes.

In 1997, the entire mountain biking world talked about Château-d’Oex, where the world championships were held. The region has been quiet since then, but the beautiful routes for anybody are still there.

A countryside with streams flowing in deep clefts taxes the calves, castles, medieval towns and the silver sea of Lac Léman lighten the spirits, the juice of sun-kissed grapes and Malakoff cheese specialities pamper the palate.

The first stage of the Heart Route leads from Lausanne to Romont. The 50-kilometer route is the perfect introduction to E-Bike adventures.

The stage runs through pine woods to Col de Marchairuz, the views over Lac Léman the reward for your uphill effort. A final descent leads along the Jura ridge to the vineyards of the Lac Léman region.

Scenic crests, babbling streams and shady woodland sweeten the ups and downs on this country route. In the distance medieval Romon stands proud on a hill and Bulle beckons with culinary delights.