getting away at your own pace
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Ode to soft mobility. Offering 3,000 km of marked itineraries and trails, the Lake Geneva Region gives soft mobility all its due. Several towns have self-service bikes on offer. Outside of town, the preserved landscapes of the Lake Geneva Region are yours to behold.TRANSCRIPT
Getting away at your own paceSwitzerland Mobility itineraries on foot, by bike, by mountain bike, on roller skates www.lake-geneva-region.ch
Office du Tourisme d’AigleT : +41 (0)24 466 30 00 www.aigle-tourisme.ch
Avenches TourismeT : +41 (0)26 676 99 22 www.avenches.ch
Office du Tourisme de BexT : +41 (0)24 463 30 80 www.bex-tourisme.ch
Château-d’Œx TourismeT : +41 (0)26 924 25 25 www.chateau-doex.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Chexbres T : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Cully T : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Diablerets TourismeT : +41 (0)24 492 00 10 www.diablerets.ch
Echallens Région TourismeT : +41 (0)21 881 50 62 www.echallens-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme de GrandsonT : +41 (0)24 445 60 60 www.grandson-tourisme.ch
Gryon TourismeT : +41 (0)24 498 00 00 www.villarsgryon.ch
Lausanne TourismeT : +41 (0)21 613 73 73 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme Venoge- Milieu du MondeT : +41 (0)21 866 64 23 www.tourisme-lasarraz.ch
Leysin Tourisme T : +41 (0)24 493 33 00 www.leysin.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i LutryT : +41 (0)21 791 47 65 www.montreuxriviera.com
Montreux-Vevey TourismeT : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Morges Région TourismeT : +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme Les Mosses- La LécheretteT : +41 (0)24 491 14 66 www.lesmosses.ch
Moudon Région TourismeT : +41 (0)21 905 88 66 www.moudon.ch
Nyon Région TourismeT : +41 (0)22 365 66 00 www.nyon-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme d’Orbe et environsT : +41 (0)21 442 92 37 www.orbe-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme d’OronT : +41 (0)21 907 63 32 www.region-oron.ch
Payerne/Estavayer-le-Lac TourismeT : +41 (0)26 660 61 61 www.estavayer-payerne.ch
Office du Tourisme de RolleT : +41 (0)21 825 15 35 www.tourisme-rolle.ch
Office du Tourisme de RomainmôtierT : +41 (0)24 453 14 65 www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme de RougemontT : +41 (0)26 925 11 66 www.chateau-doex.ch
Office du Tourisme de St-CergueT : +41 (0)22 360 13 14 www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les RassesT : +41 (0)24 455 41 42 www.sainte-croix-tourisme.ch
Vallée de Joux TourismeT : +41 (0)21 845 17 77 www.myvalleedejoux.ch
Office du Tourisme de VallorbeT : +41 (0)21 843 25 83 www.vallorbe-tourisme.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i VeveyT : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Villars TourismeT : +41 (0)24 495 32 32 www.villars.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i VilleneuveT : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Office du Tourisme et du Thermalisme d’Yverdon-les-BainsT : +41 (0)24 423 61 01 www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch
Office du Tourisme d’Yvonand-MenthueT :+41 (0)24 430 22 02 www.yvonand-tourisme.ch
Ode to soft mobilityOffering 3,000 km of marked itineraries and trails, the Lake Geneva Region gives soft mobility all its due. Several towns have self-service bikes on offer. Outside of town, the preserved landscapes of the Lake Geneva Region are yours to behold.
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P. 1 Introduction Key to pictograms
P. 4 HikingP. 12 Cycling and Mountain Biking
P. 17 Nature parksP. 18 Useful addresses
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All destinations listed in our various brochures have been given a personalised code. All you need to do is enter this code in the “ search ” field in the top right-hand corner of the website www.lake-geneva-region.ch, so you can access all tourist information, offers and services of the destination you are looking for.
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Gastronomy and Wine Breathtaking vineyards adorn this region reputed for its table arts.
Heritage Roman vestiges and medieval villages bear witness to the region’s captivating history.
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Festivities With of host of major festivals all year round, the Lake Geneva Region offers unequalled cultural diversity.
Wellness Thermal centres, spas and private clinics welcome demanding clients wishing to recharge their batteries.
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Official signposting
HikingWalking trails, for a stroll or an excursion : they are easy to reach, require only wal-king shoes, and present no real difficulties. Yellow signs.
Mountain trails, leading to the passes, the peaks, and the high ridges and giving access to mountain huts and refuges : these trails are demanding and call for great caution. Equipment must be suitable for the weather conditions and proper mountain boots are essential. Signs with white-red-white tip.
Cycling
Cycling itineraries with red signs / Blue route indicators
Mountain Biking Mountain bike trailswith red signs / ochre route indicators
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Hiking Local itineraries
Hiking
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train3:00 440 m 7 km
This picturesque path linking the Jura and the plain follows on the trail of arts and crafts know-how, from the Stone Age to present times.
Chemin des Gorges de Covatannaz Sainte-Croix to Baulmes107
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PostBus3:30 400 m 7 km
Snow-capped peaks at Les Diablerets, picturesque chalets, crystalline lakes, peaceful meadows and fl aming rhododendron bushes embellish this alpine walk.
Tour de la PalettePillon Pass, Les Diablerets109
4:20 900 m 10 km
Discover the secrets of alpine cheese-making before enjoying an unrestricted view of the jewel of the Alps of the Lake Geneva Region, Lake Lioson.
Chemin au royaume de la Perle Emeraude Les Mosses110
PostBus
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train4:30 200 m 14 km
The vineyard trail along sunny terraces links two important sites in the Chablais : Aigle Castle and the Bex Salt Mines.
Sentier des vignes de Aigle à BexAigle to Bex106
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4:15 640 m 15 km
This discovery walk takes you to La Tour de Famelon, the “Sphinx of the Alps”, as well as to spectacular limestone formations called karren.
Chemin de la Tour de FamelonLa Comballaz111
PostBus
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train4:30 660 m 11 km
Starting out from Leysin, this itinerary takes you through a natural environment that is exceptionally rich in fauna and fl ora up to the revolving restaurant “Kuklos” which perches at an altitude of 2,048 metres.
Chemin du Kuklos Leysin112
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train3:15 440 m 11 km
The Lavaux Terraces Vineyard, which form part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, feature picturesque terraces and traditional villages.
Terrasses de Lavaux Saint-Saphorin to Lutry
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train5:00 110 m 17 km
The “Toblerones” are anti-tank fortifi cations built during World War II. They were given this nickname because of their shape’s similarity with a famous Swiss chocolate.
Sentier des Toblerones Bassins to Nyon114
Hiking
train3:35 150 m 10 km
This walk in western Switzerland’s largest nature reserve crosses several ecosystems featuring extremely rich biodiversity.
Chemin de la PierreuseVidemanette to Château-d’Oex115
train3:45 820 m 14 km
Jura forests and green pastures give way to alpine vegetation at La Dôle which, culminating at an altitude of 1,677 m, offers a sublime vantage point.
Chemin de la Dôle Saint-Cergue to La Givrine116
train3:00 10 km480 m
This bucolic loop, which offers grandiose panoramas, welcoming chalets and unspoilt nature, takes you from Lake Joux up to the Dent de Vaulion.
Chemin de la Dent de Vaulion Le Pont117
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train9 km300 m4:30
This itinerary in the heart of the kingdom of marmots and ibex offers an unrestricted view of the Chablais, its terraced vineyard and its glaciers.
Chemin du balcon du Chablais Bretaye to Villars-sur-Ollon119
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train12 km600 m4:30
This path takes you up to three mountain lakes, offering breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc as well as impressive geological formations.
Chemin des pyramides de Gypse Bretaye to Villars-sur-Ollon120
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bus15 km760 m4:50
Miroir d’Argentine is a fossilised coral reef set in the heart of wild, rugged mountains, where entire families of marmots gambol about.
Tour de l’Argentine Solalex, Gryon121
train11 km320 m3:30
This itinerary in the heart of the lush Jura forest takes you to several legendary and historic sites in a surprising region.
Tour du Mont d’Orzeires Vallorbe122
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train6 km700 m4:00
This walk crosses forests and verdant pastures before reaching Mont d’Or and its memorable view of Joux Valley and the region’s lakes.
Balade du Mont d’Or Vallorbe123
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Hiking
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train13 km340 m3:45
This path, which is situated in preserved nature and historical heritage, winds its way through the striking landscapes of the Vallon du Nozon moulded by rebellious nature.
Sentier du patrimoine de Romainmôtier Romainmôtier124
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train14 km620 m4:00
This ideal walk for fans of large open spaces and solitary coombs reveals the secrets of the Lake Geneva Region Jura parc.
Balade au Noirmont La Cure125
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train12 km950 m4:50
Climbing up the hillside to the peak of La Para, which culminates at 2,540 metres, you may encounter ibex and marmots.
Au Sommet de la Chaine du Chaussy Les Diablerets126
35 49
train16 km90 m4:00
Featuring mountain lakes, watchmaking and culinary specialties, Joux Valley is the paradise of fans of nature and authenticity.
Tour du Lac de Joux Le Sentier127
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train11 km190 m2:45
Walk through the fi elds along the river Aubonne to the vineyards of Lake Geneva and be sure to visit the Arboretum featuring 3,000 tree species of all around the world.
Du Vallon de l’Aubonne aux vignobles Bière to Yens Gare128
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train8 km230 m3:30
This enchanting path, which winds its way through a wild forest inhabited by chamois, leads to century-old buildings that bear witness to the region’s history.
Chemin du vallon des Vaux Yvonand129
29 35 49
train16 km670 m5:30
This walk crosses the Jura regional nature Park and reaches Mont Tendre, the culminating point of the Swiss Jura which offers splendid views of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Au sommet du Jura suisse Le Sentier to Montricher130
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Cycling Local itineraries
Mountain BikingLocal itineraries
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Cycling
train54 km180 m
Admire the splendid view on Mont Vully. Discover the preserved landscapes of the “Swiss Camargue” and cool down in Lake Neuchâtel.
Tour du lac de Neuchâtel - Morat to Yverdon-les-BainsLa Sauge to Yverdon-les-Bains419
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train39 km460 m
From the reputed spa town of Yverdon-les-Bains to Lausanne, the Olympic capital : this itinerary crosses the “wheat granary” of the Lake Geneva Region.
Tour en Pays de Vaud Yverdon-les-Bains to Lausanne424
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train32 km360 m
Leading from Avenches to Morat, this itinerary crosses two important Roman sites and a few bucolic villages in a most beautiful winegrowing region called Vully.
Tour du lac de Morat Avenches470
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train55 km460 m
The Romanesque abbey church of Payerne, the Roman vestiges of Avenches and the medieval town of Estavayer are the three highlights of this itinerary across the Broye.
Payerne et ses lacs Payerne471
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Cycling
train24 km500 m
This itinerary leads from medieval Moudon to picturesque Lucens, crossing pretty rural landscapes and huge shady forests.
Broye champêtre à vélo Moudon
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train54 km390 m
Lake, vineyards, countryside and the Jura foothills : this itinerary, which offers magnifi cent views of the Alps, crosses the region’s typical landscapes.
Du pied du Jura au Léman Morges473
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train68 km450 m
This itinerary on the La Côte vineyard road features sublime panoramas of Lake Geneva, the Jura forests and the region’s imposing castles.
Route du Vignoble de la Côte Nyon474
6 21 38 39 51 52
train21 km150 m
This region, a true wheat granary of the Lake Geneva Region, offers a tranquil and intact countryside where agricultural fi elds alternate with forest zones.
Boucle champêtre du Gros-de-Vaud Echallens
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train21 km100 m
Discover magnifi cent vantage points of Lake Neuchâtel, the Bonvillars vineyard and many picturesque villages nearby.
Route du vignoble de Bonvillars Grandson
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train51 km550 m
This itinerary along the Jura foothills offers a getaway journey through a bucolic setting between winegrowing villages and towns with a rich historical heritage.
Route de la Plaine de l’Orbe Yverdon-les-Bains477
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train30 km580 m
This atypical itinerary in the heart of a site that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List gives you the opportunity to discover the famous terraces of the most beautiful vineyard in the Lake Geneva Region.
Tour du Mont Pélerin Chexbres
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Mountain Biking
train20 km200 m
Apart from the views of the Alps and Lake Geneva, this itinerary offers the opportunity to discover the old village of Panex and the picturesque vineyard of Ollon.
Bretaye-Ollon Bike Bretaye to Ollon
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train15 km600 m
The Argentine massif, the chain of the Muverans, the alpine pasture of Frience and the hamlet of Taveyanne are the highlights of this itinerary.
Taveyanne-Solalex Bike La Barboleuse
train16 km640 m
This itinerary lets you admire the majestic landscapes of Les Diablerets. It leads through alpine forests, quiet pastures and winding paths.
Isenau Bike Les Diablerets
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train26 km830 m
The Les Mosses Pass has a very varied network of Mountain Bike circuits which will appeal both to well-trained enthusiasts and beginners in search of thrills.
Les Mosses Bike Les Mosses
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train11 km540 m
The “Lac de Mayen Bike” is an 11 km loop using forest roads and shortcuts in the heart of alpine pastures.
Lac de Mayen Bike Leysin
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train30 km610 m
This tour in a picturesque region where nature rules supreme links three villages of the Pays-d’Enhaut, along tranquil rivers and through dense forests.
Pays-d’Enhaut Bike Château-d’Oex
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train34 km1300 m
Dent de Vaulion Bike Vallorbe
This off-the-beaten-track loop for well-trained sportspeople offers the discovery of stunning historical sites in the heart of idyllic nature.
7 10 11 45
train16 km380 m
This loop offers a bucolic atmosphere : peat bogs and fi r trees in the Jura Vaudois regional nature Park as well as traditional farms.
Bois et Combes de St-Cergue Bike Saint-Cergue
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Nature Parks Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut regional nature Park Jura vaudois regional nature Park
The Swiss regional nature Parks are preserved nature sites with rich biodiversity and environment-friendly, human-made rural housing. The Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut centres around mountain cheese-making of Gruyère and Etivaz. The Jura vaudois regional nature Park offers visitors verdant pastures, flowered peat bogs and a great variety of terroir products waiting to be tasted.
www.pnr-gp.ch | www.pnr-juravaudois.ch
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Office du Tourisme d’AigleT : +41 (0)24 466 30 00 www.aigle-tourisme.ch
Avenches TourismeT : +41 (0)26 676 99 22 www.avenches.ch
Office du Tourisme de BexT : +41 (0)24 463 30 80 www.bex-tourisme.ch
Château-d’Œx TourismeT : +41 (0)26 924 25 25 www.chateau-doex.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Chexbres T : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i Cully T : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Diablerets TourismeT : +41 (0)24 492 00 10 www.diablerets.ch
Echallens Région TourismeT : +41 (0)21 881 50 62 www.echallens-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme de GrandsonT : +41 (0)24 445 60 60 www.grandson-tourisme.ch
Gryon TourismeT : +41 (0)24 498 00 00 www.villarsgryon.ch
Lausanne TourismeT : +41 (0)21 613 73 73 www.lausanne-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme Venoge- Milieu du MondeT : +41 (0)21 866 64 23 www.tourisme-lasarraz.ch
Leysin Tourisme T : +41 (0)24 493 33 00 www.leysin.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i LutryT : +41 (0)21 791 47 65 www.montreuxriviera.com
Montreux-Vevey TourismeT : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Morges Région TourismeT : +41 (0)21 801 32 33 www.morges-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme Les Mosses- La LécheretteT : +41 (0)24 491 14 66 www.lesmosses.ch
Moudon Région TourismeT : +41 (0)21 905 88 66 www.moudon.ch
Nyon Région TourismeT : +41 (0)22 365 66 00 www.nyon-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme d’Orbe et environsT : +41 (0)21 442 92 37 www.orbe-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme d’OronT : +41 (0)21 907 63 32 www.region-oron.ch
Payerne/Estavayer-le-Lac TourismeT : +41 (0)26 660 61 61 www.estavayer-payerne.ch
Office du Tourisme de RolleT : +41 (0)21 825 15 35 www.tourisme-rolle.ch
Office du Tourisme de RomainmôtierT : +41 (0)24 453 14 65 www.romainmotier-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme de RougemontT : +41 (0)26 925 11 66 www.chateau-doex.ch
Office du Tourisme de St-CergueT : +41 (0)22 360 13 14 www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch
Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les RassesT : +41 (0)24 455 41 42 www.sainte-croix-tourisme.ch
Vallée de Joux TourismeT : +41 (0)21 845 17 77 www.myvalleedejoux.ch
Office du Tourisme de VallorbeT : +41 (0)21 843 25 83 www.vallorbe-tourisme.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i VeveyT : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Villars TourismeT : +41 (0)24 495 32 32 www.villars.ch
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme Point i VilleneuveT : +41 (0)848 86 84 84 www.montreuxriviera.com
Office du Tourisme et du Thermalisme d’Yverdon-les-BainsT : +41 (0)24 423 61 01 www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch
Office du Tourisme d’Yvonand-MenthueT :+41 (0)24 430 22 02 www.yvonand-tourisme.ch
Useful addresses
Office du TOurisme du canTOn de Vaud • Avenue d’Ouchy 60P.O box 164 • 1000 Lausanne 6 • Switzerland • Tel. +41 (0)21 613 26 26Fax +41 (0)21 613 26 00 • [email protected] • www.lake-geneva-region.ch
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Château-d'Oex
Les Diablerets
Les Mosses
Leysin
Rougemont
GryonVillars
Rolle Vevey
Lausanne
Yverdon-les-Bains
Grandson Yvonand
Montreux
Morges
Nyon
Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses
St-Cergue
Vallée de Joux
Vallorbe
Payerne
Neuchâtel
Romainmôtier
Avenches
Echallens
La Sarraz Moudon
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Brochure : Office du Tourisme du Canton de Vaud, SwissTrails / C. Sonderegger, S. Staub, Fabrice Wagner, Jean Becker, BBL/Francette Levieux, Montreux Jazz Festival, Stefan Engler, Robert Boesch, Diablerets Tourisme, Atelier Mamco, José Crespo, Villars Tourisme, Peter Colberg, Claude Jaccard/vaud-photos.ch, Studio Patrick Jantet, Avenches Tourisme, Tony Ho, Suisse Tourisme - BAFU, Stéphane de Trey, PNR Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut, Marcus Gyger, Leysin Tourisme, Régis Colombo/diapo.ch, Nyon Région Tourisme, Grégoire Chappuis, Vallorbe Tourisme, St-Cergue Tourisme, Vallée de Joux Tourisme, Arboretum d’Aubonne, Archéologie cantonale de l’Etat de Vaud, J.-L. Voruz, Payerne Tourisme, Moudon Région Tourisme, Château de l’Isle, Office du Tourisme de Grandson, Echallens Région Tourisme, GoldenPass Services, Château-d’Oex Tourisme.
Map : Office du Tourisme du Canton de Vaud, SwissTrails / C. Sonderegger, Benoit Renevey, José Crespo, Avenches Tourisme, Régis Colombo/www.diapo.ch, Musée National Suisse, Studio Patrick Jantet, Glacier 3000, Stephan Engler, Marc-André Guex, Mines de Sel de Bex/OTV, Maison du Blé et du Pain, Robert Boesch, S. Staub, Swissimage.ch/Philipp Giegel, Nyon Région Tourisme, Moudon Région Tourisme, Vallée de Joux Tourisme, Château-d’Oex Tourisme, Yverdon-les-Bains Région Tourisme, M-P. Chappalley, Sébastien Lassueur, R. Besancet, D. Bosshard, Morges Région Tourisme, Nosek Safranek, Montreux-Vevey Tourisme, Rougemont Tourisme.
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