Switzerland
Vaud
District de Lavaux-Oron
Rivaz
Scenic ride through Lausanne vineyards
Switzerland
Vaud
District de Lavaux-Oron
Rivaz
Scenic ride through Lausanne vineyards
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 98 out of 103 cyclists
Location: Rivaz, District de Lavaux-Oron, Vaud, Switzerland
The Lavaux vineyard terraces are a wine-growing region that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007. The area is located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland and borders Lake Geneva for a length of thirty kilometres between Lausanne and Vevey. The Chasselas is mainly grown in the area. The area covers 898 hectares, of which 574 are planted with grapes. There are 14 municipalities within the World Heritage: Lutry, Villette, Grandvaux, Cully, Riex, Epesses, Puidoux, Chexbres, Rivaz, Saint-Saphorin, Chardonne, Corseaux, Corsier-sur-Vevey and Jongny.
August 29, 2024
A beautiful ride away from main road traffic. All asphalt, but generally quiet with lots of other cyclists, and cute restaurants as well as town squares to take a rest.
June 13, 2021
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!