The Canton of Vaud on a gravel bike – loops between lakes and mountains
The Canton of Vaud on a gravel bike – loops between lakes and mountains
The Canton of Vaud on a gravel bike – loops between lakes and mountains
Coleção de ciclismo de Vaud Promotion
4 Percursos
22:32 h
251 km
4.590 m
Located in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, the Canton of Vaud is a destination of choice for experienced gravel enthusiasts. Vaud’s trail network extends from the shores of Lake Léman to the Alps, exploring vineyards, beautiful countryside and Jura’s uplands. The canton’s diverse landscapes make it an ideal playground for those who like a challenge.
In this Collection, Vaud native Alain Rumpf introduces you to the four best gravel loops in the region. An athlete, cycling guide and photographer, he has spent his entire life exploring Vaud and has mapped out these perfect routes with other local experts. There’s no finer way to discover the canton’s rich history and vibrant culture.
He rode the first three routes at the beginning of spring, a season perfect for gravel riding in Vaud. The fourth, set in the Alpes Vaudoises where snow lingers on high trails into the spring, is usually doable from May onwards.
The Collection is aimed at all levels of gravel enthusiast. Some loops can be shortened as required and don’t forget to sample the delicious local specialties along the way. Discover more details in the route descriptions below.
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06:14
71,0km
11,4km/h
970m
970m
The region north of Lausanne, capital of the canton of Vaud, is ideal for gravel riding. To explore the woods of the Jorat Natural Park and the Gros-de-Vaud countryside, I enlisted the help of two experts: Jorge and Alexia, leaders of the Lausanne Gravel community, well known by its acronym LSN GRVL…
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•05:30
58,3km
10,6km/h
1.500m
1.500m
Crisscrossed by numerous trails, the Jura Mountains are ideal for gravel riding. I mapped out a loop starting from the medieval village of Romainmôtier, which I explored with my friend Luca.
An initial climb takes us through the woods to the Petra Felix Pass before a short descent to Le Pont. It's time…
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05:38
72,4km
12,8km/h
800m
800m
To map out a loop in the Nyon region, I turned to local experts: the team at Tête de Course, a bike café well-known far and wide.
So I met Kevin, the road captain at Tête de Course, over coffee and a croissant served in this place that exudes cycling culture. With Natacha and Alexandra, we set off on…
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49,2km
9,5km/h
1.330m
1.330m
I live in the Vaudois Alps, a region I love exploring by gravel bike starting in May, once the snow has melted from the peaks. One of my favorite loops starts from Villars-sur-Ollon, very close to my home: it climbs the Col de la Croix. Well-known to road cyclists, it can also be climbed via some splendid…
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Estatísticas da Coleção
- Percursos4
- Distância251 km
- Duração22:32 h
- Elevação4.590 m
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