All hikes in Vaud

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.

From the Grand Chalet de Rossinière to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières, this walk through forests and the alpine pastures that ultimately produce cheese offers a panoramic view over the surround-ing peaks: the Dent de Corjon, the Vanils and the Gummfluh.

This surprising hike from Bretaye lets you discover three high-altitude lakes, picturesque Alpine meadows, a breathtaking panorama with a view of the Mont-Blanc massif and, particularly, of the gypsum pyramids.

Park-like landscapes and magnificent views of Lake Geneva and the Savoy Alps are the main features of this walk. From the Col du Marchairuz, the Jura Crest Trail leads through typical Jura forests, always heading south-west. In between the wooden areas, you will hike through flower-filled meadows boasting a glorious sea of colour.

From Vevey the route follows the lake to Villeneuve. The Swiss Museum of Games in the castle at Tour-de-Peilz and famous Schloss Chillon are worth a visit before you reach the Chablais wine region.

The Vallon des Vaux path takes walkers through the trees up to Tour St-Martin, the only trace of the existence of an important village in the Middle Ages. The path offers a view of countless landscapes as well as a stunning panorama of the lake and the Jura.

The Toblerone Trail owes its name to a line of fortifications built during the 1939-45 mobilization. The population christened the anti-tank blocks «Toblerones» because their shape recalls a Swiss chocolate brand.

The forces of Nature have wrought the landscapes of Nozon Valley, a preserved environment of natural and wild Middle-Age beauty. This trail is a combination of a hike in a natural environment and the discovery of local historical heritage.

A pretty hike leading to the heart of the beautiful Noir-mont Massif, from which there is a splendid view. This itinerary lets hikers discover some geological aspects of the Lake Geneva Jura park, as well as its rich and varied fauna and flora.

From Rougemont, which was once the priory of Cluny, the trial goes over the Kirchenhügel from Château-d'Oex to the Grand Chalet of Rossinière. It goes between the rushing Saane and landscape steeped in history, moulded by the mountain farmers.

Places of interest: Lake Retaud and the splendid Diablerets massif reflected in it; the view down to Feutersoey and Lake Arnon from the foot of La Palette; Chalet Vieux and its Etivaz cheese.

From the musical box village of Ste-Croix in the Vaud Jura, past Balcon du Jura and on to Val de Travers.

This walk features varying landscapes: fields and forests along the valley of the river Aubonne, the vast park areas of the National Arboretum, as well as the vineyards above Lake Geneva.

Hike leading you from Le Pont to the peak of Dent de Vaulion. Return via Pétra Félix.

The former vineyard villages between Coppet and Nyon are picture perfect and worth a visit to soak up their unique atmosphere. This hike follows small lanes past churches, castles, vineyards and villages.

The hike from Vallorbe to Mont d'Or offers an exceptional panorama: Chasseron, Suchet, Lake Neuchâtel, Joux Valley and Lake St Point.

This four-hour circular walk starting in Les Paccots offers magnificent panoramic views – between the sky and the land. The route provides a breathtaking view over the Alps, the pastures and slopes of the Fribourg Alps, while in the distance, the blue of the sky seems to merge into Lake Geneva.

Towering 1,679 metres above sea level, Mont Tendre is the highest peak in the Swiss Jura and offers superlative 360-degree panoramic views.