Switzerland
Vaud
District de Morges
La Sarraz
The Yellow Quarry (Former Bellerive Quarry)
Switzerland
Vaud
District de Morges
La Sarraz
The Yellow Quarry (Former Bellerive Quarry)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 28 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Les Buis
Location: La Sarraz, District de Morges, Vaud, Switzerland
4.8
(15)
104
04:51
17.1km
330m
4.6
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73
04:26
15.6km
320m
5.0
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12
08:02
28.8km
540m
The Yellow Quarry, formerly named Bellerive, provided from the 15th century until the beginning of the 20th century the characteristic yellow stone that adorns the door and window frames of the buildings in the region. This quarry has an ecological interest for its fauna and its flora growing in limestone environment of which 4 species of orchid are threatened.Source: morges-tourisme.ch/en/P77773/the-yellow-quarry
January 25, 2022
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Location: La Sarraz, District de Morges, Vaud, Switzerland
4.8
(15)
104
04:51
17.1km
330m
4.6
(8)
73
04:26
15.6km
320m
5.0
(2)
12
08:02
28.8km
540m