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A few days on Lac Léman
Travelogue
The drive to Rolle is unspectacular. Who goes on vacation shortly before noon on a Sunday? And trucks don't go today either. Apart from a large construction site in front of Kirchberg, nothing stops us.
The drive to Rolle is unspectacular. Who goes on vacation shortly before noon on a Sunday? And trucks don't go today either. Apart from a large construction site in front of Kirchberg, nothing stops us.
We leave the autobahn at the Rolle junction, drive into the center and then follow the signs to the campsite. In front of the barrier we have to wait until the reception opens again. Then we are assigned a place directly at the lake.
We leave the autobahn at the Rolle junction, drive into the center and then follow the signs to the campsite. In front of the barrier we have to wait until the reception opens again. Then we are assigned a place directly at the lake.
It is Monday and we can go on a shopping tour and visit the place at the same time. Rolle is a wine-growing community and the old town consists essentially of a single street with beautiful old houses on both sides of the street, almost all of which have shops, workshops or restaurants on the ground floor. An old castle forms the center and to the west of it a wide, heaped-up promenade beckons.
It is Monday and we can go on a shopping tour and visit the place at the same time. Rolle is a wine-growing community and the old town consists essentially of a single street with beautiful old houses on both sides of the street, almost all of which have shops, workshops or restaurants on the ground floor. An old castle forms the center and to the west of it a wide, heaped-up promenade beckons.
In the afternoon we go on a hike to St-Prex along Lake Geneva. Whereby "along" is a bit exaggerated. Most of the kilometers are completed inland or at least separated from the lake by a property. Nevertheless, the company is varied, you get a beautiful view of the lake in Perroy and a little refreshment in the shade along the Aubonne river in the forest. In Buchillon we cross an old wine-growing village where you can still smell the smell of the wine cellars. Shortly before St-Prex it goes back along the bank. The town of St-Prex has well preserved its medieval appearance with its alleys. It is located on a peninsula and is still characterized by its city fortifications and its castle. This creates a real holiday mood.
On the way to the train station we pay a visit to the Romanesque church. A real gem.
In the afternoon we go on a hike to St-Prex along Lake Geneva. Whereby "along" is a bit exaggerated. Most of the kilometers are completed inland or at least separated from the lake by a property. Nevertheless, the company is varied, you get a beautiful view of the lake in Perroy and a little refreshment in the shade along the Aubonne river in the forest. In Buchillon we cross an old wine-growing village where you can still smell the smell of the wine cellars. Shortly before St-Prex it goes back along the bank. The town of St-Prex has well preserved its medieval appearance with its alleys. It is located on a peninsula and is still characterized by its city fortifications and its castle. This creates a real holiday mood.
On the way to the train station we pay a visit to the Romanesque church. A real gem.
We first take the train to Morges, then the BAM train via Apples to L'Isle. We have our bikes with us and can start cycling straight away. The beautiful little castle in L'sle with its park captivates us first. Then we drive through a wonderful agricultural landscape with not too large plots.
The next point to visit is Vullierens Castle. The castle is a magnet for iris lovers in spring. But his park is also worth seeing. But first we eat our sandwiches.
After further kilometers we reach Vufflens-le-Châteu with its fantastic castle, which unfortunately cannot be visited.
We first take the train to Morges, then the BAM train via Apples to L'Isle. We have our bikes with us and can start cycling straight away. The beautiful little castle in L'sle with its park captivates us first. Then we drive through a wonderful agricultural landscape with not too large plots.
The next point to visit is Vullierens Castle. The castle is a magnet for iris lovers in spring. But his park is also worth seeing. But first we eat our sandwiches.
After further kilometers we reach Vufflens-le-Châteu with its fantastic castle, which unfortunately cannot be visited.
Since our space for the next few days has already been allocated elsewhere (Corpus Christi), we are moving to the Morges campsite, which has only just reopened after construction work.
Since our space for the next few days has already been allocated elsewhere (Corpus Christi), we are moving to the Morges campsite, which has only just reopened after construction work.
Morges is also an old town that used to be fortified by a city wall. There is a main street in the middle and a side street on both sides. Like most places, however, the town expands into the surrounding area, not always with architectural marvels. In Hauptgasse it is compulsory to wear a mask, as at the train stations or in the shops and in public transport.
After a first visit, we return to the campsite, which is located directly on the lake.
Morges is also an old town that used to be fortified by a city wall. There is a main street in the middle and a side street on both sides. Like most places, however, the town expands into the surrounding area, not always with architectural marvels. In Hauptgasse it is compulsory to wear a mask, as at the train stations or in the shops and in public transport.
After a first visit, we return to the campsite, which is located directly on the lake.
By bike we first go to the Polochenaz cemetery, where the grave of Audrey Hepburn is located.
Then it goes along the lake to St-Sulpice with its Romanesque church on the lake.
We drive back on the main road.
By bike we first go to the Polochenaz cemetery, where the grave of Audrey Hepburn is located.
Then it goes along the lake to St-Sulpice with its Romanesque church on the lake.
We drive back on the main road.
The train takes you up to the village of Bière, whose name has nothing to do with the similarly written liquid. From there we walk through the valley of the Aubonne river. There is one of the largest arboretums, a park with a wide variety of tree species and subspecies. This park is recommended and can be easily combined with a hike from Bière to Aubonne.
We also end our hike in Aubonne.
From Aubonne we take the post bus and train back to Morges.
The train takes you up to the village of Bière, whose name has nothing to do with the similarly written liquid. From there we walk through the valley of the Aubonne river. There is one of the largest arboretums, a park with a wide variety of tree species and subspecies. This park is recommended and can be easily combined with a hike from Bière to Aubonne.
We also end our hike in Aubonne.
From Aubonne we take the post bus and train back to Morges.
We choose the way back so that we can still buy wine in the winery in Cully, then we can save ourselves a separate trip there.
We choose the way back so that we can still buy wine in the winery in Cully, then we can save ourselves a separate trip there.
Route
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Die Fahrt nach Rolle verläuft unspektakulär. Wer fährt schon an einem Sonntag kurz vor Mittag in die Ferien? Und Lastwagen fahren heute auch nicht. Ausser einer grossen Baustelle vor Kirchberg hält uns nichts auf.
Es ist Montag und wir können uns gleich auf eine Einkaufstour begeben sowie gleichzeitig den Ort besichtigen. Rolle ist eine Weinbaugemeinde und die Altstadt besteht im wesentlichen aus einer einzigen Strasse mit schönen alten Häusern beidseits der Strasse, die fast durchwegs Läden, Werkstätten oder Restaurants im Erdgeschoss aufweisen. Eine alte Burg/Schloss bildet den Mittelpunkt und westlich davon lockt eine breite, aufgeschüttete Promenade.
Am Nachmittag unternehmen wir eine Wanderung nach St-Prex entlang des Genfersees. Wobei "entlang" etwas übertrieben ist. Die meisten Kilometer absolviert man im Landesinneren oder zumindest durch eine Liegenschaft vom See getrennt. Trotzdem ist das Unternehmen abwechslungsreich, erhält man in Perroy einen schönen Ausblick über den See und entlang des Flüsschens Aubonne im Wald eine kleine Erfrischung durch Schatten. In Buchillon durchqueren wir ein altes Winzerdorf in dem man den Geruch der Weinkeller noch zu riechen meint. Kurz vor St-Prex geht es dann wieder dem Ufer entlang. Der Ort St-Prex hat sein mittelalterliches Aussehen mit seinen Gassen gut erhalten. Es liegt auf einer Halbinsel und ist immer noch geprägt von seiner Stadtbefestigung und seinem Schloss. Da kommt richtig Ferienstimmung auf.
Auf dem Weg zum Bahnhof statten wir der romanischen Kirche einen Besuch ab. Ein wirkliches Kleinod.
Mit der Bahn fahren wir zuerst nach Morges, dann mit der BAM-Bahn über Apples nach L'Isle. Die Velos haben wir dabei und können gleich losradeln. Das schöne Schlösschen in L'sle mit seinem Park fesselt uns zuerst. Danach durchfahren wir eine wundervolle Agrarlandschaft mit nicht allzu grossen Parzellen.
Nächster Besuchspunkt ist das Schloss Vullierens. Das Schloss ist im Frühling Anziehungspunkt für Iris-Liebhaber. Aber auch sein Park ist sehenswert. Doch zuerst verspeisen wir unsere Sandwiches.
Nach weiteren Kilometern erreichen wir Vufflens-le-Châteu mit seinem fantastischen Schloss, das leider nicht besichtigt werden kann.
Da unser Platz für die nächsten Tage bereits anderweitig vergeben ist (Fronleichnam), ziehen wir um auf den Campingplatz Morges, der nach Bauarbeiten gerade erst wieder eröffnet ist.
Auch Morges ist ein altes Städtchen, das früher von einer Stadtmauer befestigt war. In der Mitte befindet sich eine Hauptgasse und auf beiden Seiten je eine Nebengasse. Wie die meisten Orte dehnt sich das Städtchen jedoch in die nähere Umgebung aus, nicht immer mit architektonischen Wunderwerken. In der Hauptgasse herrscht Maskenpflicht, wie an den Bahnhöfen oder in den Geschäften und im öffentlichen Verkehr.
Nach einer ersten Besichtigung kehren wir zum direkt am See gelegenen Campingplatz zurück.
Mit dem Velo suchen wir zuerst den Friedhof von Polochenaz auf, wo sich das Grab von Audrey Hepburn befindet.
Dann geht es dem See entlang bis nach St-Sulpice mit seiner romanischen Kirche am See.
Zurück fahren wir auf der Hauptstrasse.
Mit der Bahn geht es hoch zum Dorf Bière, dessen Name nichts mit der ähnlich geschriebenen Flüssigkeit hat. Von da wandern wir durch das Tal des Flüsschens Aubonne. Dort befindet sich eines der grössten Arboretum, einem Park mit den unterschiedlichsten Baumarten und Unterarten. Dieser Park ist empfehlenswert und mit einer Wanderung von Bière nach Aubonne gut kombinierbar.
Auch wir beenden unsere Wanderung in Aubonne.
Von Aubonne fahren wir mit dem Postauto und der Bahn wider nach Morges zurück.
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Den Rückweg wählen wir so, dass wir in Cully noch Wein in der Kellerei kaufen können, dann können wir uns eine separate reise dorthin ersparen.
- 47.3769 8.5417
- 47° 22' 36.8" N 8° 32' 30.1" E
Travelogue
The drive to Rolle is unspectacular. Who goes on vacation shortly before noon on a Sunday? And trucks don't go today either. Apart from a large construction site in front of Kirchberg, nothing stops us.
The drive to Rolle is unspectacular. Who goes on vacation shortly before noon on a Sunday? And trucks don't go today either. Apart from a large construction site in front of Kirchberg, nothing stops us.
We leave the autobahn at the Rolle junction, drive into the center and then follow the signs to the campsite. In front of the barrier we have to wait until the reception opens again. Then we are assigned a place directly at the lake.
We leave the autobahn at the Rolle junction, drive into the center and then follow the signs to the campsite. In front of the barrier we have to wait until the reception opens again. Then we are assigned a place directly at the lake.
It is Monday and we can go on a shopping tour and visit the place at the same time. Rolle is a wine-growing community and the old town consists essentially of a single street with beautiful old houses on both sides of the street, almost all of which have shops, workshops or restaurants on the ground floor. An old castle forms the center and to the west of it a wide, heaped-up promenade beckons.
It is Monday and we can go on a shopping tour and visit the place at the same time. Rolle is a wine-growing community and the old town consists essentially of a single street with beautiful old houses on both sides of the street, almost all of which have shops, workshops or restaurants on the ground floor. An old castle forms the center and to the west of it a wide, heaped-up promenade beckons.
In the afternoon we go on a hike to St-Prex along Lake Geneva. Whereby "along" is a bit exaggerated. Most of the kilometers are completed inland or at least separated from the lake by a property. Nevertheless, the company is varied, you get a beautiful view of the lake in Perroy and a little refreshment in the shade along the Aubonne river in the forest. In Buchillon we cross an old wine-growing village where you can still smell the smell of the wine cellars. Shortly before St-Prex it goes back along the bank. The town of St-Prex has well preserved its medieval appearance with its alleys. It is located on a peninsula and is still characterized by its city fortifications and its castle. This creates a real holiday mood.
On the way to the train station we pay a visit to the Romanesque church. A real gem.
In the afternoon we go on a hike to St-Prex along Lake Geneva. Whereby "along" is a bit exaggerated. Most of the kilometers are completed inland or at least separated from the lake by a property. Nevertheless, the company is varied, you get a beautiful view of the lake in Perroy and a little refreshment in the shade along the Aubonne river in the forest. In Buchillon we cross an old wine-growing village where you can still smell the smell of the wine cellars. Shortly before St-Prex it goes back along the bank. The town of St-Prex has well preserved its medieval appearance with its alleys. It is located on a peninsula and is still characterized by its city fortifications and its castle. This creates a real holiday mood.
On the way to the train station we pay a visit to the Romanesque church. A real gem.
We first take the train to Morges, then the BAM train via Apples to L'Isle. We have our bikes with us and can start cycling straight away. The beautiful little castle in L'sle with its park captivates us first. Then we drive through a wonderful agricultural landscape with not too large plots.
The next point to visit is Vullierens Castle. The castle is a magnet for iris lovers in spring. But his park is also worth seeing. But first we eat our sandwiches.
After further kilometers we reach Vufflens-le-Châteu with its fantastic castle, which unfortunately cannot be visited.
We first take the train to Morges, then the BAM train via Apples to L'Isle. We have our bikes with us and can start cycling straight away. The beautiful little castle in L'sle with its park captivates us first. Then we drive through a wonderful agricultural landscape with not too large plots.
The next point to visit is Vullierens Castle. The castle is a magnet for iris lovers in spring. But his park is also worth seeing. But first we eat our sandwiches.
After further kilometers we reach Vufflens-le-Châteu with its fantastic castle, which unfortunately cannot be visited.
Since our space for the next few days has already been allocated elsewhere (Corpus Christi), we are moving to the Morges campsite, which has only just reopened after construction work.
Since our space for the next few days has already been allocated elsewhere (Corpus Christi), we are moving to the Morges campsite, which has only just reopened after construction work.
Morges is also an old town that used to be fortified by a city wall. There is a main street in the middle and a side street on both sides. Like most places, however, the town expands into the surrounding area, not always with architectural marvels. In Hauptgasse it is compulsory to wear a mask, as at the train stations or in the shops and in public transport.
After a first visit, we return to the campsite, which is located directly on the lake.
Morges is also an old town that used to be fortified by a city wall. There is a main street in the middle and a side street on both sides. Like most places, however, the town expands into the surrounding area, not always with architectural marvels. In Hauptgasse it is compulsory to wear a mask, as at the train stations or in the shops and in public transport.
After a first visit, we return to the campsite, which is located directly on the lake.
By bike we first go to the Polochenaz cemetery, where the grave of Audrey Hepburn is located.
Then it goes along the lake to St-Sulpice with its Romanesque church on the lake.
We drive back on the main road.
By bike we first go to the Polochenaz cemetery, where the grave of Audrey Hepburn is located.
Then it goes along the lake to St-Sulpice with its Romanesque church on the lake.
We drive back on the main road.
The train takes you up to the village of Bière, whose name has nothing to do with the similarly written liquid. From there we walk through the valley of the Aubonne river. There is one of the largest arboretums, a park with a wide variety of tree species and subspecies. This park is recommended and can be easily combined with a hike from Bière to Aubonne.
We also end our hike in Aubonne.
From Aubonne we take the post bus and train back to Morges.
The train takes you up to the village of Bière, whose name has nothing to do with the similarly written liquid. From there we walk through the valley of the Aubonne river. There is one of the largest arboretums, a park with a wide variety of tree species and subspecies. This park is recommended and can be easily combined with a hike from Bière to Aubonne.
We also end our hike in Aubonne.
From Aubonne we take the post bus and train back to Morges.
We choose the way back so that we can still buy wine in the winery in Cully, then we can save ourselves a separate trip there.
We choose the way back so that we can still buy wine in the winery in Cully, then we can save ourselves a separate trip there.
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