Lausanne GETAWAYS Set out on enjoyable, unusual walks!
More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
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Peak to Peak at 3,000 m.
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Welcome! Facing the Alps, on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the fourth town in Switzerland. Growing and changing, it maintains its human dimension, respectful of its natural setting. Olympic Capital, city of culture, a major training and research hub, abounding in rich historical heritage, Lausanne is an urban centre that radiates far and wide. Our walks, original and varied, showcase these characteristics. Surrounded by green landscapes, welcoming towards the countryside and vineyards that flank it, open towards neighbouring France and only half an hour by boat from Evian, Lausanne is well worth a visit. Completely relaxed, with plenty to please your eye, allow yourself to be guided in Lausanne’s streets and parks. Its contrasting relief will appeal as much to the athletic as to the contemplative: in Lausanne, each to his rhythm. Every one of our suggested walks – Olympic, on the lakeshores, in the mediaeval city or in the vineyards – is tailored to your interest and desires. Steeve Pasche, Director
NOBLESSE OBLIGE ! LIFE at a CHÂTEAU in the EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SWITZERLAND‘S largest HISTORICAL KITCHEN GARDEN
www.chateaudeprangins.ch T +41 (0)58 469 38 90 info.prangins@snm.admin.ch
Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 –17.00 Café-Restaurant
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CONTENTS FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT Benefit from many advantages
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Share your experience
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STAY CONNECTED
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND Travel with public transport
MAIN EVENTS IN 2016 A spectacular choice of all kinds of events
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GETAWAYS FOLLOW THE GUIDE
What better way to explore than with guides enthusiastic about their city?
OLD TOWN WALK
Delve into the historic centre
ARCHITECTURE WALK 13-15 18-19
FAMILY WALK
In Lausanne, there’s always something to do
TREASURE HUNT “SOUS-GARE”
Have fun discovering the town
PANORAMAS WALK
The most stunning views of Lausanne
ORIGINAL OUTINGS
Set off on an adventure in unusual places
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OLYMPIC WALK
The not-to-be-missed spots in the Olympic Capital
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Discover Lausanne’s architectural heritage and future look
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OUTINGS ON THE WATER
Experience a multitude of nautical and aquatic pleasures
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LAKESIDE WALK
Wonderful relaxation on the shores of Lake Geneva
WALKS IN LAVAUX
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UNESCO World Heritage vineyards 39-41
PANORAMIC TRAINS RIDES
Go for a ride in a breathtaking setting
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MUST-DOS IN THE AREA
Discoveries for intense emotions
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UNE SEULE CARTE: 6 PARKINGS !
Avec la carte Inter-Parkings VIP, terminés les problèmes de monnaie et les files d’attente dans nos parkings !
Port d’Ouchy Mon Repos Gare de Lausanne Gare de Nyon Pully Centre Centre Ville Morges
TARIF DE STATIONNEMENT "SPECIAL HOTEL" Stationnez pour seulement CHF 15.-/jour* dans nos parkings lors de vos séjours dans les hôtels partenaires ! * Prix sous réserve de modifications
À Lausanne
Mon Repos - Swiss Wine Hôtel
Port d’Ouchy - Hôtel du Port - Hôtel Aulac
du Centre - LHOTEL Lausanne - Hôtel des Voyageurs - Hôtel Régina
Gare de Lausanne - Hôtel AlaGare - Hôtel Agora Swiss Night - Hôtel Victoria - Hôtel Boulevard - Hôtel Beauregard
À Morges
Centre Ville Morges - Hôtel de la Nouvelle Couronne - Romantik Hotel Mont-Blanc au Lac
Free public transport Benefit from many advantages! Are you staying in Lausanne? Use its public transport freely. The Lausanne Transport Card allows every guest staying in Lausanne and paying the overnight tourist tax to enjoy free, unrestricted use of the city’s public transport (bus, train, metro); you can see the exact area on the map shown below. This personal card is handed to every visitor by the establishment providing accommodation on your arrival there. It is valid for the duration of the booking, days of arrival and departure included (maximum of 15 days). In the event of checks, an identity document must be presented. In addition, the following partners will offer you many advantages upon presentation of your Lausanne Transport Card (p. 6-9).
Public transport zone valid for holders of the Lausanne Transport Card
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Offers Bazar d’Ouchy
Museums
20% off a selection of cuckoo clocks 20% discount on all magnets Transport m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station Bus N°2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop
This offer is valid from January 1st to December 31st, 2016 for all the museums below on presentation of the Lausanne Transport Card 2016. Discount only on the individual rates for adult and children. (Offer cannot be cumulated with other offers). Warning: it is best to check the museums’ opening hours before your visit. All information is available on
Avenue d’Ouchy 76 www.bazarouchy.com
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www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/museums
Bowl Bar Flon
Le Musée Olympique
Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 22 www.flonbowling.ch
Quai d’Ouchy 1 +41 (0) 21 621 65 11 www.olympic.org/musee
30% on an hour of bowling Transport m2 metro, “Flon” station
CHF 14.- (instead of CHF 18.-) Children (6 -16 years) CHF 8.- (instead of CHF 10.-)
Map D10
Transport m2, metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station Bus N°2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop Buses N°8, 25, “Musée Olympique” stop
Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN)
Ouchy landing pier Infoline: +41 (0) 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50/min) www.cgn.ch
Map B12
Ouchy – Evian crossing (round-trip) 2nd class CHF 28.- (instead of CHF 36.-) 1st class CHF 40.- (instead of CHF 51.-) Ouchy - Thonon crossing (round trip) 2nd class CHF 38.- (instead of CHF 48.-) 1st class CHF 54.- (instead of CHF 68.-) Plus an additional 50% discount for holders of half-fare cards and for children (aged 6-16).
Fondation de l’Hermitage
Transport m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station Bus N°2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop
Transport Bus N°16, “Hermitage” stop Bus N°3, “Motte” stop, from there 5 min. on foot.
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Route du Signal 2 +41 (0) 21 320 50 01 www.fondation-hermitage.ch CHF 9.- (instead of CHF 18.-) Children (free up to 18 years)
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OUR PARTNERS
Cinémathèque suisse Casino de Montbenon, Allée Ernest Ansermet 3 +41 (0) 58 800 02 00 www.cinematheque.ch
CHF 8.- (instead of CHF 10.-) for regular screenings at the Casino de Montbenon Transport Buses N°12, 13, “Montbenon” stop Buses N°3, 21, 6 “Cecil” stop m1 metro, “Vigie” station Map H10
Musée de l’Elysée
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Avenue de l’Elysée 18 +41 (0) 21 316 99 11 www.elysee.ch
CHF 6.- (instead of CHF 8.-) Children (free up to 16 years) Transport Bus N°2, “Croix d’Ouchy” stop Bus N°4, “Montchoisi” stop Bus N°8, “Musée Olympique” stop Bus N°25, “Elysée” stop m2 metro, “Délices” station Map B12
Palais de Rumine Musées cantonaux
Musée et jardins botaniques cantonaux (mjbc)
Musée d’archéologie et d’histoire (mcah)
Free entrance 20% discount on all the museum’s publications
Place de la Riponne 6 www.musees.vd.ch
+41 (0) 21 316 34 30
Musée des Beaux-Arts (mcb-a) +41 (0) 21 316 34 45
Musée de géologie (mcg) +41 (0) 21 692 44 70
Musée monétaire (mmc) +41 (0) 21 316 39 90
Musée de zoologie (mcz) +41 (0) 21 316 34 60
Permanent exhibitions: free entrance Temporary exhibitions: CHF 8.- (instead of CHF 10.-) mcb-a CHF 2.- (instead of CHF 4.-) mcz Children (free up to 16 years) Transport Buses N°1, 2, “Rue Neuve” stop Buses N°7, 8, “Riponne” stop m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station Map E12
Avenue de Cour 14bis +41 (0) 21 316 99 88 www.musees.vd.ch
Transport Buses N°1, 25, “Beauregard” stop m2 metro, “Délices” station Map C10
Espace Arlaud
Place de la Riponne 2 bis +41 (0) 21 316 38 50 www.musees.vd.ch CHF 4.- (instead of CHF 6.-) Children (free up to 16 years) Transport Buses N°1, 2, “Rue Neuve” stop Buses N°7, 8, “Riponne” stop m2 metro, “Riponne-Maurice Béjart” station Map E11
Collection de l’Art Brut Avenue des Bergières 11 +41 (0) 21 315 25 70 www.artbrut.ch
CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 10.-) Children (free up to 16 years) Transport Buses N°2, 3, 21, “Beaulieu-Jomini” stop Map F10
PICASSO L’œuvre ultime Hommage à Jacqueline
Accueil de charme entre ciel et vignes
Fondation Pierre Gianadda Martigny
17 juin - 20 novembre 2016 Tous les jours de 9 h à 19 h
www.villalavaux.ch
021 799 99 99 info@villalavaux.ch
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Avenue de Villamont 4 info@archi-far.ch www.archi-far.ch Free entrance
Place de la Cathédrale 6 +41 (0) 21 315 25 30 www.mudac.ch CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 10.-) Children (free up to 16 years)
Transport Buses N°1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 17, “Georgette” stop Map D12
Transport m2 metro, “Bessières” station Buses N°6, 7, “Bessières” stop Bus N°16, “Pierre-Viret” stop
Musée de la main UNIL-CHUV Rue du Bugnon 21 +41 (0) 21 314 49 55 www.museedelamain.ch CHF 7.- (instead of CHF 9.-) Children CHF 5.- (7-16 ans) (free up to 6 years)
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Musée historique de Lausanne Place de la Cathédrale 4 +41 (0) 21 315 41 01 www.lausanne.ch/mhl
Transport m2 metro, “CHUV” station
Closed for transformations. Soon a new permanent exhibition. (Reopening at the beginning of 2017)
Map E13
Musée d’art de Pully
Map E12
Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy Chemin du Bois-de-Vaux 24 +41 (0) 21 315 41 85 www.lausanne.ch/mrv
CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 8.-) Children (free up to 16 years) Transport Buses N°1, 2, 6, “Maladière” stop Bus N°25, “Bois-de-Vaux” stop Map D6
Espace des Inventions
Vallée de la Jeunesse 1 +41 (0) 21 315 68 80 www.espace-des-inventions.ch CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-)
Children (7-16 years) free (instead of CHF 5.-) Transport m1 metro, “Malley” station Buses N°1, 2, 6, 25, “Maladière” stop Map D7
Chemin Davel 2 +41 (0) 21 721 38 00 www.museedartdepully.ch CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-) Children (free up to 16 years) Transport Buses N°4, 25, 47, 48, “Pully-Gare” stop Regional train, “Pully-Gare” station Map B16
Villa romaine de Pully
Avenue Samson-Reymondin 2 +41 (0) 21 721 38 00 www.villaromainedepully.ch Exceptionally closed from January till September 2016 CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 7.-) Children (free up to 16 years) Transport Buses N°4, 25, 47, 48, “Pully-Gare” stop Regional train, “Pully-Gare” station Map B16
OUR PARTNERS
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What better way to explore than with guides enthusiastic about their city? → Walks and guided tours within Lausanne Estivale
Every year, from mid-June to mid-September, the Town of Lausanne offers many walks that are unusual, gourmet, musical or for children, as well as cultural, literary or detective guided walks that are entirely free. Phone: +41 (0)21 315 25 55 www.lausanne.ch/estivale
→ Discover Pierre Corajoud's unusual walks
Ethnologist and geographer, writer and guide, Pierre Corajoud leads all year round a series of guided walks in the town's different districts on varied themes: nature in town, along the m2 metro line, encountering trees, discovering vegetable patches, etc. Walks are open to the public. Private, customised walks possible. www.baladefamille.ch
→ AGLT guides at your service
The AGLT (Lausanne Tourist Guide Association) offers you tours of the town of Lausanne as well as excursions in the Lake Geneva, Lavaux, Montreux, Gruyères and Geneva regions. Discover our heritage and landscapes in the company of our experienced and multilingual guides. To receive a detailed offer: Phone: +41 (0)21 613 73 74 www.visitelausanne.ch/en
→ Visits with the MdA (Seniors' Movement) guides
Long-time inhabitants of Lausanne, they will lead you on a discovery of the rich urban heritage, with passion and historical depth. Their various walks explore the town centre and the Cité. The routes are tailored to visitors' tastes and wishes. Visits of the Cathedral Free guided tours, week days from July to September, at 10am, 11am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Phone: +41 (0)21 320 12 61 www.lausanne-a-pied.ch/en
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With Foxtrail, discovering Lausanne becomes an adventure. This new kind of orientation course, suitable for families with children over eight years old, groups of friends as well as companies, combines new technologies and the hunt for clues hidden in the urban area. All senses awakened, you discover unsuspected passages, while well-known streets appear in a new perspective. In Lausanne, both trails offered last about 2 hours 30. Phone: +41 (0)41 329 80 00 www.foxtrail.ch/en-us/trails/lausanne
→ Guided Segway tours
On a segway, Lausanne reveals itself at the rhythm of soft mobility. While experimenting new balance sensations, you discover the town standing tall, with a more extensive field of vision. With Mobileo, take part in a Segway city tour and visit Lausanne ever so smoothly and with better visibility. Phone: +41 (0)840 42 42 42 www.mobileo.ch
→ Guided audio walk
Listen in to Lausanne, discovering the town on foot and at your own pace. Start by downloading on your player the three trails that make up an audio-guided walk. Each section is distinct and independent, and lasts 1 hour 15, including commentaries. Walkers can follow all or part of these three trails that illustrate one aspect or another of the town from a particular perspective. Nature in town Lasts around 1 hour 15 including commentaries. (Points of interest n° 2 to n° 8) Historical and modern centres Lasts around 1 hour 15 including commentaries. (Points of interest n° 9 to n° 18) Around Lake Geneva Lasts around 1 hour 15 including commentaries. (Points of interest n° 19 to n° 28) Directly download the audio MP3 walk and brochure on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions
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Old Town Walk
Delve into the historic centre The Cité hill, crowned by the Cathedral at a height of 542 metres, gives Lausanne its unique character. From the Old Academy, first French-speaking faculty of Reformed theology, to the Château Saint-Maire, the town’s open-air architecture bears witness to its mediaeval past. Go-to restaurants, small cafés, a scattering of boutiques and three antique bookshops enliven the neighbourhood. Step down the picturesque Escaliers du Marché to reach the Place de la Palud. In front of the Town Hall, you’ll join the milling crowds on market days – a century-old tradition. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way:
Bus N°16, “Barre” stop; m2 metro, “Bessières” station Place du Château Saint-Maire Tour de l’Ale, close to Place Chauderon. Buses N°4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 17, “Chauderon” stop Approximately 2 hours Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 8am to 2pm, produce from the surrounding countryside is on sale at the street markets. Save your high heels for the evening. Meanwhile, wear comfortable shoes to wander the Cité’s pedestrian streets.
Our advice:
Secrets of Gothic architecture Barre
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Both a residence and a donjon, topped with Italianstyle bricks, the Castle now houses the Cantonal authorities’ headquarters. Its massive sandstone walls are soft to the touch. (Closed to the public) This former faculty of theology created by the Bernese as from 1537 became the first Frenchspeaking Reformed academy in Europe. Today, it still serves as a place of learning for students aged 16 to 19.
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→ Cathédrale (Cathedral)
A majestic edifice turned towards the lake and mountains. Constructed between 1170 and 1275, the Cathedral is considered the most beautiful Gothic building in Switzerland. As of old, a night watch calls out the hours between 10pm and 2am from the top of the belfry.
→ Ancien Evêché (Bishop’s Palace)
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This entirely wooden and covered stairway is a compulsory passage. A direct link between the upper and lower part of the Cité, its steepness will reward you by whetting your appetite or helping your digestion. This is the age-old mercantile heart of Lausanne. Standing on the steps of the Fountain of Justice, in front of the famous clock that displays animated scenes every hour, take in the beautiful perspective on the adornments of the 18th-century residences’ façades.
→ Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)
Although imposing, this 18th-century building is welcoming. Its roof recalls the opulent homes of wealthy landowners from the Swiss countryside. Closed to the public; however, its ancient covered market is an exhibition space.
This complex of buildings that make up the former Bishop’s Palace was the seat of the bishops’ power in the Middle Ages. Undergoing renovation and closed until 2017, this place of memory is an appropriate home for the Historical Museum.
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→ Église Saint-Laurent (Church of Saint-Laurent)
→ Maison Gaudard
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→ Tour de l’Ale
This dwelling, named after bailiff Gaudard, is a place of contrast since its thick walls house the “mudac” museum, a forum for exchanges and encounters between designers, stylists, architects and artists. Decorative and fine arts are displayed there.
This baroque church also serves as a seating place for passers-by enjoying a rest or picnicking on its steps. Its elegance gives character to the popular square that bears its name. About fifty towers and gates defended Lausanne. Only one still stands: the Tour de l’Ale, saved by a people’s movement unconvinced that all should be sacrificed to car traffic.
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Family Walk
In Lausanne, there’s always something to do For families, Lausanne offers a multitude of activities for all ages and the town is dotted with playgrounds and parks. The more athletic tackle the town’s sloping topography: on foot, mountainbike, roller-skates or cross-country skis, Lausanne is a dream for active visitors. And when the rain comes – or just a longing for culture – museum doors are open. Nourishment for the mind and body. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point:
Bus N°16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin Vallée de la Jeunesse, buses N°1, 2, 6, 25, “Maladière” stop, m1 metro, “Malley-Provence” station Fed up walking? Is it too far? Had enough pushing? Public transport to the rescue. t-l.ch/en More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/family
On the way: Our advice:
From pastures to the lakeside on foot
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Children and adults alike delight in this spot, with its lake, geese, restaurant and terrace. In the surrounding forest, the wooden Sauvabelin Tower offers a unique panorama over Lausanne from its 35-metre height – or 302 steps! Ten minutes on foot from the town, the leafy, romantic park contains many varied species of trees, the most famous of which is the weeping beech with its interwoven, sinuous branches that conjure up a fairy tale house. The museum is worth a visit in its own right. Located in the town centre, this Florentine Renaissance building houses the cantonal museums of archaeology, fine arts, geology and zoology. A green haven of tranquillity in the heart of the town, this park harbours a 19th-century landscaped garden and a popular aviary. The ideal place for a timeless moment while the children run around.
→ Place de Milan
A patch of countryside in the midst of the town, the Place de Milan has something for everyone. A lawn for a lazy siesta, a playground, a huge sand pit and, nearby, the Botanical Garden.
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Extending the Olympic Museum’s gardens, this magnificent park slopes down gently towards the Ouchy quays. In addition to featuring the Thai pavilion (a royal gift), it is a superb testimony to the Lausanne countryside of long ago. In Lausanne, all roads lead to Ouchy, its landing pier and terraces that call to mind the Riviera. A holiday atmosphere seems to pervade, both by the lakeside and in the playgrounds. Since 1937, Lausanne citizens take refuge at the Bellerive-Plage swimming pool on hot summer days. Diving, idling and swimming extend the summer against a backdrop of lake and mountains. A unique experience. Sports reign in Vidy, with its two stadiums: Pierre-de-Coubertin and Juan-Antonio-Samaranch. You can play football, hockey, beach-volley, skate bowl and basketball, as well as enjoy street sports, a “Vita” fitness trail and the educational Sports Track.
→ Vallée de la Jeunesse
This is where children glide on roller-skates or skateboards on mogul waves, while parents roam in the fragrant rose-garden, home to some 8,000 species. All can meet up in the Espace des Inventions.
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Treasure Hunt “Sous-Gare”
Have fun discovering the town In the district under the train station, the scenery changes: a boulevard, widening streets, lovely hundred-year-old buildings, large hotels and leafy parks. Set off to discover this part of the town by taking part in a treasure hunt that will lead you to the Ouchy lakeside. Eight clues guide you on your way. Resolving these enigmas is a key to getting to know Lausanne better. With your family or friends, have fun discovering the town. To increase your chances of finding the treasure and to get the mystery sentence, start by downloading the leaflet on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/treasurehunt Access (public transport): Starting point:
Buses N°1, 3, 21, “Gare de Lausanne” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station Lausanne train station main hall, where the Lausanne Tourisme Information Office is located. That is where you will receive the description of the treasure hunt if you haven’t downloaded it on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/treasurehunt Ouchy, nearby bus N°2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station Approximately 1 hour, accessible to pushchairs Answer all the riddles by wandering in the beautiful area under Lausanne train station on your way down to Ouchy. Discover other treasure hunts on Caroline et Pierre Corajoud’s website, the authors of this “Sous-gare” treasure hunt! www.baladefamille.ch (in French only)
Arrival point: Duration: On the way: Our advice:
Lausanne, a treasure to find
Gare de Lausanne Gare GARE DE LAUSANNE
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When it was built in 1850, Lausanne train station was surrounded by vineyards. Today, it is part of the town and 120,000 people use it every day. A piece of advice: look carefully at the monumental clock. This small square, with its green benches surrounded by pine trees, is a privileged post to observe the neighbourhood. On the other side of the street, can you spot the group of houses dating from the beginning of the last century? Look carefully at the roofs.
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→ Post 7. Les anneaux olympiques
The Olympic Museum first opened in 1993. Pierre de Coubertin, father of the modern Olympic Games, came up with the idea as early as 1915. Two statues of colourful football players are catching your eye. (the Olympic rings)
From the Délices station, you can see the train station. Watch the landscape behind. Just so you know, this automatic metro line was inaugurated in 2008 and was the first in Switzerland. From one station to another, here you are at Jordils. The now underground metro line isn’t new. An open trench was dug in 1877 for the old metro known as “La Ficelle” (“The String”). Have you noted the presence of an unusual building in the area?
Lausanne is a green town. A few metres from the Beau-Rivage Palace, the enigma focuses on four conifers of the same family. Allow the Mediterrean atmosphere to envelop you and the answer will come readily.
At a turn in the path in the Olympic Park, you’ll see three cyclists immortalised by a sculptor. Take a closer look at their mounts and count the wheels carefully. 8
→ Post 8. Murets gravés sur le quai (wall engravings on the lakeside)
A long time ago, the lake water came up to the other side of the road. Read the inscriptions engraved on the wall that delimits the quay, dating back to 1901. How many are there? That’s it, you’ve reached the last post. Now you just need to read the completed mystery sentence to find the treasure on foot. That’s where you’ll be able to answer the enigma!
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Main events IN 2016 A spectacular choice of all kinds of events
08.04.2016 – 16.04.2016 34th Cully Jazz Festival. Cully www.cullyjazz.ch/en 29.04.2016 – 01.05.2016 32th Carnaval de Lausanne. Town centre www.carnavalausanne.ch 07.06.2016 – 12.06.2016 Ballet Béjart Lausanne (BBL) shows www.bejart.ch/en 13.06.2016 – 23.09.2016 Lausanne Estivale, 40th edition www.lausanne.ch/estivale 05.07.2016 – 10.07.2016 45th Festival de la Cité Lausanne “in town” www.festivalcite.ch 20.08.2016 – 21.08.2016 23rd Lausanne Triathlon www.trilausanne.ch 25.08.2016 Athletissima www.athletissima.ch 26.08.2016 – 27.08.2016 3x3 Lausanne Masters www.3x3worldtour.com 02.09.2016 – 04.09.2016 Equissima Lausanne, 20th edition www.equissima.ch 10.09.2016 – 19.09.2016 Comptoir Suisse, 97th national fair www.comptoir.ch 15.09.2016 – 19.09.2016 BD-FIL- 12th Lausanne comic strip festival www.bdfil.ch 16.09.2016 – 18.09.2016 Label Suisse, 100% Swiss music festival www.labelsuisse.ch 24.09.2016 Lausanne and Pully Museum Night www.lanuitdesmusees.ch 29.09.2016 – 12.10.2016 Knie Circus www.knie.ch 16.10.2016 – 20.10.2016 36th Olympic Week www.olympic.org 19.10.2016 – 23.10.2016 15th Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival www.luff.ch/en 29.10.2016 – 30.10.2016 Lausanne Marathon, 24th edition en.lausanne-marathon.com 02.11.2016 – 06.11.2016 29th JazzOnze+ Festival Lausanne www.jazzonzeplus.ch 10.11.2016 – 12.11.2016 Metropop Festival www.metropop.ch/en 13.11.2016 – 16.11.2016 Gastronomia www.gastronomia.ch 24.11.2016 – 24.12.2016 Bô Noël de Lausanne – Christmas markets www.bo-noel.ch www.festivallausannelumieres.ch 24.11.2016 – 31.12.2016 5th Lausanne Lumières Festival www.midnightrun.ch 10.12.2016 11th Christmas Midnight Run www.bejart.ch/en 16.12.2016 – 22.12.2016 Béjart Ballet Lausanne (BBL) shows
See all events on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en/agenda Non-exhaustive list; dates are subject to change.
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Panoramas Walk
The most stunning views of Lausanne Lausanne will unveil itself to you all along this walk. Local guide Pierre Corajoud traced this panoramas walk that takes you to unexpected viewpoints from wich you’ll discover the town. With its 500 m difference in height, Lausanne geography offers many beautiful panoramas on the town and beyond, over Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards, the Alps and Jura mountains. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Slope: Distance: Duration: On the way: Our advice:
Bus N°16, “Lac de Sauvabelin” stop Auberge du lac de Sauvabelin Place de Milan, bus N°1, “Dapples” stop, m2 metro, “Gare” station. (7 min.) 500 m 6 km Approximately 2 hours Suggested stop at the Hermitage Estate and Museum An all-the-way downhill walk that requires good walking shoes. Pushchairs not advised.
10 spectacular viewpoints. From the north to the south of the town!
Lac de Sauvabelin
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From the top of the Sauvabelin Tower, built of solid wood, enjoy the 360-degree panorama looking over the treetops, across the lake and mountains.
→ Signal de Sauvabelin
An Alpine atmosphere a stone’s throw from the town. In the Middle Ages, citizens made good use of the place’s broad view and sent smoke signals from here to warn of an enemy attack.
→ Campagne de L’Hermitage (Hermitage Estate) Walking through the Hermitage park and visiting its majestic painting museum, the perspective, the Cathedral and the lake unfurl beneath your eyes.
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→ La passerelle du Flon (Flon footbridge)
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→ Esplanade de Montbenon
The lawn of this “balcony” gives such an extended view that you can observe the earth’s curve. A statue of Swiss mythical hero William Tell overlooks the lawn. 8
→ Esplanade de la Cathédrale
In the heart of the century-old Cité, the Cathedral stands tall, an archangel adorning its doors. From the esplanade, you can contemplate Lausanne’s rooftops. Do climb the stairs leading to the top of the belfry. Ascent and view alike are breathtaking.
→ Autour du Collège du Belvédère (area surrounding the Belvédère College)
On a gentle slope leading down to the lakeside, the place provides a bench to contemplate the French Alps.
→ Château Saint-Maire (Saint-Maire Castle)
Ever the seat of regional power, the castle now houses the cantonal government. In front, you can see the statue of local hero Major Davel. Red bricks give the mediaeval building an Italian air.
Of all Lausanne bridges, the Flon footbridge is the most urban, spanning across a trendy district. Crossing the bridge, you’ll see the Cathedral appear in the distance.
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→ Colline du Languedoc (Languedoc hill)
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→ Jardin botanique et crêt de Montriond
An unexpected vineyard and orchard in the heart of the town offer a hint of countryside. Suddenly, the lake is within reach. (botanical garden and Crêt de Montriond)
A last blossoming and fragrant promontory, where close to 6,000 alpine plants grow. From here, you can almost slide down to the Ouchy lakeside.
Find the entire stroll on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions
Signal de Bougy is... • A restaurant to refuel after visiting the animal park • Many inside and outside playgrounds • A miniland with cars, motorbikes and boats for the joy of the youngest • A minigolf, ping pong tables and an adventure park for the sporty • Conference rooms for organising your work days in an idyllic setting • Banquet rooms for all events essential to you
All in an exceptional green setting with a magnificent view of the Lake Leman and the Mont-Blanc. It’s an ideal place for a stroll.
At the Signal de Bougy, you will live magical moments... 1172 Bougy-Villars Phone 058 568 31 50 info@signaldebougy.ch www.signaldebougy.ch
Access by road: 20 minutes from the Highway A1, exits: • Aubonne-Allaman from Lausanne • Rolle from Geneva
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Original outings Set off on an adventure in unusual places → Art en ville (Art in town)
→ Le chemin du Sport (Sport Track)
Each place strikes a particular artistic chord. In streets, squares and parks, over 70 works of art make up an open-air museum of Lausanne’s cultural heritage. www.art-en-ville.ch
A didactic walk under Olympic colours, in exceptional surroundings. www.lausanne.ch/sports-track
→ La balade des créateurs (Creators’ Walk)
In the tracks of foxes, follow the Vuachère river’s natural course, from La Sallaz to Ouchy. A way of enjoying the forest in town. www.lausanne.ch/vuachere
Lausanne is stylish! Those who make its reputation in the world of fashion and design are at close quarters. www.labaladedescreateurs.blogspot.ch: blog on the creators and stylists of Lausanne’s historic town centre.
→ Balades dans l’Ouest lausannois (walks in the western part of Lausanne)
The western part of the town is drastically changing and is also an iconic location to observe the urban fabric’s evolution. Exploring it on foot, you’ll see the past and future towns overlap. www.lausanne.ch/balades-thematiques
→ Le Chemin du Renard (Fox’s Trail)
→ Lausanne Nature – 2016 activities
In Lausanne, nature and town merge. The Parks and Land Service works to maintain this balance and it suggests walks that will give you the full measure of the urban landscape’s green heritage. www.lausanne.ch/nature
More walks and all information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/excursions
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Olympic Walk
The not-to-be-missed spots in the Olympic Capital Not for nothing is Lausanne Olympic Capital. On Lake Geneva’s shores, baron Pierre de Coubertin found a neutral and idyllic setting to defend the restoration of the Olympic ideal. More than 200,000 visitors come every year to the Olympic Museum, a marble building that blends into the landscape. Beyond that, the whole town resonates with the legacy of the Games. By the lakeside, in the parks, seeing Switzerland’s first athletic tracks, the walker will keenly feel the preservation of the Olympic spirit. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way: Our advice:
Bus N°17, “Mon-Repos” stop, m2 metro, “Bessières” or “Ours” station Villa Mon-Repos Ouchy, Bus N°2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop, metro m2 “Ouchy-Olympique” station Approximately 2 hours Do allow enough time to visit the Olympic Museum, with its permanent exhibitions and leisure areas. JOG 2020… Save the date! www.lausanne2020.com
In Pierre de Coubertin’s footsteps
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→ Villa Mon-Repos
Baron Pierre de Coubertin chose it as his residence from 1929 to 1937. Naturally, the villa housed the first IOC Secretariat, then the first Olympic Museum’s management. (Closed to the public)
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(Vidy area, Pierre-de-Coubertin Stadium Juan-Antonio-Samaranch Stadium)
In Vidy, Swiss athletics benefited from the country’s first cinder track. This is also where the Olympic Institute of Lausanne brought its students for outdoors physical education training.
→ Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)
On April 10th 1915, Lausanne officially welcomed Olympism at the Town Hall. The then mayor, Paul Maillefer, received Pierre de Coubertin here and gave the IOC and its archives a home. (Closed to the public)
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→ Château d’Ouchy
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→ The Olympic Museum
→ Casino de Montbenon
In 1917, sport was developing with references to the ancient Greek cult of the body. In the casino’s gardens and rooms, Lausanne’s Olympic Institute trained students in ancient gymnastics.
→ Cimetière du Bois-de-Vaux (Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery)
Honorary citizen of the town of Lausanne, Pierre de Coubertin was laid to rest in this cemetery’s leafy alleys, close to the stadium that bears his name. 5
→ Château de Vidy
The IOC’s headquarters are housed in this beautiful 18th-century castle that will be integrated, in 2020, in a new architectural complex named Olympic Unity House. (Closed to the public)
→ Zone de Vidy, Stade Pierre-de-Coubertin Stade Juan-Antonio-Samaranch
The Place de la Navigation, inaugurated in Ouchy in 1995, could not forget Pierre de Coubertin. A recreational and relaxation area is dedicated to this renovator of the Olympic Games. In competitive sport, the starting signal is given at zero. The clock that counts down the time remaining until the next Olympic Games, in its setting of Jura limestone, is a reminder that Lausanne is headquarters to the IOC since 1915 and Olympic Capital since 1994. It is within these ancient walls and overlooking the lake that the first conference of the Universal Pedagogical Union, created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1925, was held in 1926. The Olympic spirit blows on the lake. The recently renovated museum is a journey through the Olympic movement’s history, from antiquity to the present day. It also pays tribute to great champions and houses the world Olympic documentation centre.
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Architecture Walk
Discover Lausanne’s architectural heritage and future look In Lausanne, the built heritage offers an architectural panorama from the Middle Ages to the noughties. From the end of the 19th century to this day, building has been in phase with modernity’s key stages. Thus, ten monuments bear witness in a spectacular manner to the town’s cultural ambitions and the image it has of itself. Each of these objects characterises the urban landscape or will characterise it in the decades to come. Although some are at the project stage, their architectural impact is nonetheless significant. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: On the way: Our advice:
Buses N°4, 6, 9, 16, 17, “Bel-Air” stop Place Bel-Air SwissTech, EPFL, bus N°31, “EPFL-UNIL” stop, m1 metro, “EPFL” station Fed up walking? Too far? Public transport at the rescue. t-l.ch/en A trawl on the web, in the architecture section of a bookshop or library is no luxury to embark on this walk armed with full knowledge.
The history of Lausanne through building styles
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ROLEX LEARNING CENTER EPFL
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→ Maison Perrin (William Fraisse 14)
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→ Hôtel Royal Savoy
With its emblematic skyscraper, this urban complex was built between 1929 and 1932 by architect Alphonse Laverrière. An expression of American-style modernism, it represented the new era of offices in town. Leading names in Swiss architecture designed the flagship buildings in the Flon District. Worth discovering: La Miroiterie, Les Pépinières, Les Cubes, L’Arbre et ses raciness and, in the near future, the refurbished garages for artists and craftsmen. With an unbiased and perceptive approach, Lausanne observes itself here. A focal point for professionals who build the city and for the public, this space gives a voice to the multiple players who create the town and its environment.
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6 HÔTEL ROYAL SAVOY
Inaugurated in 1909 and newly renovated, this luxury hotel that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale is worth the trip, particularly to contemplate its monumental mosaic frescoes and imposing Belle Époque façade.
→ Maison du Sport International
An essential part of Olympism, the Maison du Sport International is an icon of modern architecture in Lausanne. Designed by Bernese architects, this building adds a sculptural dimension to the Vidy landscape.
→ Geopolis UNIL
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→ Rolex Learning Center EPFL
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In Lausanne, there remain splendid Art Nouveau vestiges, such as this Maison Perrin, a beautiful building on the avenue William Fraisse, signed by Francis Isoz, that bears witness to the time when bourgeois homes covered themselves in finery.
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→ Pôle muséal (Museum Hub)
Under construction, the Museum Hub will house in 2018 the Museum of Fine Art (mcba), joined in 2020 by the Museum of Photography (Musée de l’Elysée) and the Museum of Contemporary Applied Arts (mudac).
Erected in place of a former factory, Geopolis serves as a landmark for Lausanne University’s campus, as well as a link with EPFL; yet it is also a remarkable symbol of the southern entrance to the town of Lausanne. With its invisible pillars and gentle undulations, this building, signed by Japanese architectural bureau SANAA, functions both as a laboratory for learning and a library with 500,000 volumes. Amongst the most modern and best equipped convention centres in the world, this building shows both technological and architectural audacity, confirming EPFL’s decisive role in the urban landscape.
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Outings on the water
Experience a multitude of nautical and aquatic pleasures Lausanne is also a port town. On the pleasant Ouchy quay, built in 1901, step aboard one of the Belle Époque fleet vessels belonging to the Compagnie générale de navigation (CGN). Viewed from the water, the town extends from the banks of the Venoge river to the first vineyards of Lavaux. Along the Swiss or French coasts, Lausanne is never far away and it’s a pleasure to return there on the way back from one of the leisure or gourmet cruises offered by the CGN. Other aquatic trips are possible: on an Aquarel solar-powered boat or on La Vaudoise, a lateen sail boat. For the more athletic, Vidy is a hot spot for fans of rowing, water skiing, sailing, pedal boats, wakeboard and stand-up paddle. Access (public transport):
bus N°2, “Ouchy-Olympique” stop -
→ Aboard a “Belle Époque” vessel
Lake Geneva has a homogenous and unique-in-the-world Belle Époque fleet, beautifully preserved and restored. With their paddle wheels, high orange chimney and deep whistle, these ships take us back in time. www.cgn.ch/en-gb/accueil
→ On a solar-powered boat with the Aquarels
The Lake Geneva Aquarels carry a slight aura of science fiction. Yet these present-day solar-powered boats are an invitation to 100% ecological coastal meandering. With cruises and activities, it’s a magical way to enjoy the lake. www.lesaquarelsduleman.ch
m2 metro, “Ouchy-Olympique” station
→ Aboard La Vaudoise, a lateen sail boat
Once upon a time, boats transported goods on Lake Geneva. The last to bear witness to that period, the lateen sail boat La Vaudoise, classified a historic floating monument, is today a leisure vessel. Its cruises often turn into memorable festivities. www.lavaudoise.com
Immediate boarding for a leisure or gourmet cruise
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Other addresses for nautical fun Alpha Bateaux SA Place du Vieux-Port 1 Information: +41 (0)21 616 14 65 Pedalino Vidy www.pedalino.ch Information: +41 (0)79 733 34 34
Ouchy Quay “Water-skiing school” Information: +41 (0)79 623 29 78 in fine weather from May 15th to October 30th Guy Delessert Place du Vieux Port 4 Information: +41 (0)21 617 09 28
Piedsdansl’o Ouchy www.piedsdanslo.ch Information: +41 (0)76 396 77 86 Ciels Bleus Place du Port www.cielsbleus.ch Information: +41 (0)21 616 08 44
More information on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/cruise-lake
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AND ITS CONSERVATION : www.abvl.ch info@abvl.ch– TEL : +41(0)21 614 62 88
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INFOLINE : +41 (0) 900 929 929 (CHF 0.50/min.)
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Lakeside Walk
Wonderful relaxation on the shores of Lake Geneva Two thousand years ago, Lausanne settled on the waterfront. Today, its well-preserved green shores are still delightfully attractive. Whether developed or wild, the lakeside puts on a show of the town's best offerings: sports, nature, history and leisure. From St-Sulpice to Lutry, a footpath hugs the coastline almost without interruption. On a small pebble beach or on the busy Ouchy quays, Lake Geneva makes Lausanne a home port. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Distance: Duration: On the way:
m1 metro, “UNIL-Sorge” station Port des Pierrettes, bus N°701 from Bourdonnette, “Champagne” stop Lutry, bus N°9, “Voisinand” stop 10 km Approximately 2 hours and a half Never losing sight of the lake, take the time to stroll whatever the season, in fair or stormy weather, in this magnificent landscape.
A beautiful (lake)side of Lausanne
GÉOPOLIS
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→ Fontaine olympique (Olympic fountain)
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→ Tour Haldimand (Haldimand Tower)
At the far end of the magnificent alley of plane trees, students are hard at work. The University and EPFL campus stretches down to the sports area by the lakeside. In the summer, it's a popular spot for barbecues.
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→ Embouchure de la Vuachère
→ Site de Lousonna (Site of Lousonna)
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→ Pully et son port (Pully and its marina)
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With its fishermen's huts and small holiday cottages, this port invites you to escape. All the lake birds cohabit peacefully here.
Around 15 B.C., Romans stopped in the area. Deciding it was a promising location, they settled here, creating the city of Lousonna. In the 4th century, the Teutons migrated to the Cité, moving the heart of the town away from the shores.
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Previously, this romantic tower built in 1823 was located on a island. Today, this sentinel marks the end of the Ouchy quays. The walk continues on a footpath along the waterfront towards Pully. (Mouth of the Vuachère river)
The only Lausanne river that remains close to its natural state, the Vuachère flows into Lake Geneva. A small wild paradise on the edge of the town. Pully, all aboard! At the marina, old freshwater sailors rub shoulders with young racers and famous yachtsmen. If you'd rather stay on firm ground, you can enjoy a ride on the miniature train.
In Lutry, the mediaeval village was the first stage on the route to the Alps. Its old rooftops contemplate the lake serenely. From the beach – a hugely popular spot in the summer – you'll enjoy a beautiful view on the Alps.
Lausanne to port, the Alps to starboard. Yet some are hard at work here, with boats dredging the shallows and transporting building materials, perpetuating an ancient tradition.
FONTAINE OLYMPIQUE
A striking monument facing Lake Geneva and the Alps, this fountain indicates the presence of the Olympic Museum, invisible from the lakeside. Tourists enjoy having their picture taken, eyes aglow with the beauty of the view.
(Lutry, the village and beach)
→ Ouchy, bassin de radoub
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Built in 1901, Ouchy quays have long been a beloved spot for Lausanne inhabitants. In summer as in winter, people come here for a family walk, a romantic stroll, to enjoy an ice cream or a typical cheese fondue.
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The great Lavaux Trail UNESCO World Heritage vineyards From the Olympic Museum to Chillon Castle, the 32-km long walking trail offers a wealth of sensations. Starting with the walk, eight and a half hours through Lavaux and its terraced vineyards, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the category “Cultural Landscapes”. To the satisfaction of the physical exertion is added that of discovery. From village to village and through vineyards, an educational itinerary reveals the region’s eight designations of origin, with wines that are gaining an international reputation. Along the way, grape varieties and the notion of “terroir” (set of special characteristics linked to the geography, geology and climate of the area) become more familiar. Following the seasons, walkers can observe the work carried out in the vineyards. For those who wish to discover Lavaux in stages, each designation has set up a circuit and a secondary itinerary. Adventurers setting off on the great trail follow the signposts with the GT abbreviation. Located in strategic spots such as train stations and landing piers, these signs and other indications are supplemented with blue vineyard trail signs. www.lavaux.ch/fr/parcours.htm
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Lavaux Walk – from Grandvaux to Lutry
Strolling through picturesque winegrowers’ villages From the village of Grandvaux to the village of Lutry through the vineyards, a spectacular landscape presents itself to the walker. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Lavaux vineyard is laden with history. Lovers of good wine will discover new designations and ancestral methods of planting vines. Along the way, in a mediaeval setting, comic-strip fans will understand why Corto Maltese, Hugo Pratt’s hero, has his own statue in a winegrowers’ village, gazing out on the lake and mountains. Access (public transport): Starting point: Arrival point: Duration: On the way: Our advice:
Train from the Lausanne station to Grandvaux (free transport with the Lausanne Transport Card) Grandvaux village Lutry, bus N°9, “Voisinand” stop A good two hours (with 1.5 hours walking) Various places to eat and taste wines are mentioned all along the way This integral walk by Pierre Corajoud, author of the “Flâneries lausannoises” guidebook, as well as “Lausanne en méandres” is available on www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/balade_lavaux (in French only) 9 SAVUIT
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Following Corto Maltese’s trail in Lavaux
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Grandvaux is one of the main winegrowing areas. Along the way, you’ll discover the Chasselas, the main Lavaux grape variety and the ambassador of its “terroir”, that is the expression of the soil in the wine.
→ Le hameau viticole du Châtelard
(The winegrowers’ hamlet of the Châtelard)
A few houses, gardens and vines. The path that leads there crosses a brook marking the border between the Lutry and Villette designations.
→ Les toits médiévaux et la balance romaine de Savuit (Savuit’s mediaeval roofs and Roman scale)
The village speaks of past times, with its old tile roofs. You’ll even see a 17th-century scale that was used to weigh the grape harvest and hay. It is inspired by a Roman technique.
at the chemin des vignes in Grandvaux)
There are several techniques to prune vines. In the past, each plant was secured to a wooden cane. Nowadays, the plants are trained along metal trellises that often run parallel to the hillside.
→ Le château de Montagny-sur-Villette The awarding of UNESCO World Heritage status to the vineyard is also due to the architectural quality of the fine winegrowers’ houses. This castle is a good illustration of the harmony between the built environment and the landscape.
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(Castle of Montagny-sur-Villette)
Hugo Pratt, a giant of comic strips, fell under the spell of this winegrowers’ village where he lived surrounded by books. Through his famous character Corto Maltese, a statue and wine cellar pay him a panoramic tribute.
The Lavaux vineyard was landscaped in terraces, with close to 450 kilometres of walls in total. The stones, coming from screes, give the region its unique character.
→ Les capites, un patrimoine bâti à Aran Spread out in the vineyards, “capites” are small huts in which the winegrowers used to store their tools. Today, they welcome passers-by, especially when it’s aperitif time.
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→ La tour Bertholod (Bertholod Tower)
A mediaeval architectural heritage, this tower has belonged since the 16th century to the commune of Payerne, situated in the north of the canton of Vaud. Some towns or cantons located far from the vineyards own lands there.
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Exposition interactive : "Le Gruyère AOP, voyage au coeur des sens" Fabrication du fromage : entre 9h00 et 11h00 et entre 12h30 et 14h30
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Take a Lavaux vineyard discovery trip on board of the LAVAUX EXPRESS! From April to November the LAVAUX EXPRESS tourist train takes you through the hillsides of this winegrowing region. A different way to discover the superb landscapes of Lavaux, a UNESCO World heritage site! www.lavauxexpress.ch
+41 (0)848 848 791
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Panoramic trains rides Go for a ride in a breathtaking setting → lavauxexpress.ch/en
Located between Lutry and Chardonne, the Lavaux terraced vineyards are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To discover this landscape symbolising the harmonious interaction between nature and culture, the Lavaux Express touristic train is an ideal means of travel. Through the vineyards, this little convoy runs through the most beautiful spots of steep hillside overlooking the lake. Departing depending on the day from the Lutry or Cully landing pier, the train links the villages that have all preserved their winegrowers’ soul and traditional architecture.
→ lavaux-panoramic.ch/en
Discover alone, with your family or friends the picturesque paths of Lavaux terraced vineyards. A sumptuous course in a magnificent setting where one can gauge the noble quality of work in the vineyards. Clinging to the Lavaux slopes, a terraced vineyard unfolds beneath your eyes in its full majesty. Its stone walls date back to the 12th century, when monks cleared forests to plant the first grapevines.
→ goldenpass.ch/en
Clichés do have their good side, especially when it comes to food. While enjoying the comfort of a “Belle-Époque” train or immersing yourself in the mountain scenery aboard a modern carriage with panoramic windows, you’ll delight in the Switzerland of chocolate and cheese.
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Must-dos in the area Discoveries for intense emotions → aquaparc.ch/en
Dive into the “Lake Geneva Caribbean” and discover a magical place for the whole family’s enjoyment; in Le Bouveret.
→ aquasplash.ch
Swoosh down the giant waterslides of the Renens swimming pool.
→ chaplinmuseum.com/en
To be opened in spring 2016. It’s in the Manoir du Ban, near Vevey, where Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life, that the astonishing museum site dedicated to Charlie Chaplin and his works will offer more than 3,000 m2 full of discoveries, experiences and emotions. In partnership with the Musée Grévin.
→ chillon.ch/en
To visit Chillon Castle is like going back in time. Each room discloses part of its history – whether it is everyday life at the Savoy court or that of the Bernese bailiffs. The audiovisual terminals with eight mini-films will inform you even further on the site’s thousand-year-old history.
→ glacier3000.ch/en
A paradise for excursions in both summer and winter! The panoramic cable-car ride is spectacular in itself. On reaching the altitude of 3,000 metres (10,000 feet), you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of Peak Walk by Tissot of the 24 mountain peaks towering at 4,000 metres (13,000 feet), amongst which the Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont-Blanc.
→ grottesdevallorbe.ch/english
The Caves at Vallorbe offer a spectacular display of mineral beauty. Inside these caves – amongst the most beautiful in Europe – there is an exhibition of more than 250 minerals from all over the world.
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Charmey Your Wellness Escape
Technical closure : Monday 6th till Friday 17th of June
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→ juraparc.ch
Dancing with wolves, bears, buffalos and wild horses at Juraparc! This wildlife park, laid out in a forest and rocky landscape, allows you to admire these fine lords of wild fauna.
→ mines.ch
Visit the only salt mines in Switzerland that are still active! Over 60 km of galleries and wells in operation since 1684. Penetrating into the heart of the salt mountain aboard the miners’ train is fun for the whole family.
→ parc-aventure.ch
A leisure concept in the forest, for both children and proven adventurers, in Aigle, at the Signal de Bougy and in Sion.
→ signaldebougy.ch
The Signal de Bougy, its Parc Pré Vert, its Golf at an altitude of 707 metres and its Club House are accessible to all. Discover the activities for children, its farm, adventure park, mini-golf, miniland, restaurant with a terrace and exceptional panorama!
→ tropiquarium.ch
Nearby Lausanne, this tropical zoo plays an important role in safeguarding and preserving threatened species. Here, you can observe Komodo dragons, Siamese crocodiles, African penguins and also giants Galapagos turtles. Furthermore you will have the opportunity to discover our biodiversity.
→ zoo-servion.ch
The zoo fascinates both children and adults. Close to Lausanne, on the fringes of the Jorat forests, the Servion Zoo is home to big cats, primates and rich northern and local wildlife. A self-service restaurant and playground are open all year round.
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Yet more! www.balades.ch www.uk.leman-sans-frontiere.org www.loisirs.ch www.randonature.ch www.railaway.ch www.swisspassions.com
Useful mobile applications Find here the applications useful for your stay in Lausanne. Planner, hotels, self-service bicycle rental, public transport… and much more besides!
All can be downloaded free of charge! www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/en /infos/applications-mobiles.html
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