Vidy Promenade – Ouchy Castle loop from UNIL-Chamberonne

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Switzerland

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District de l'Ouest lausannois

Chavannes-près-Renens

Vidy Promenade – Ouchy Castle loop from UNIL-Chamberonne

Hard

hikers

Vidy Promenade – Ouchy Castle loop from UNIL-Chamberonne

05:16

19.7km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.56 km for 407 m

Closed: • May-September

Waypoints

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Train Station

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1.01 km

Beach

1.54 km

Vidy Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful promenade along the water. There is even a kind of beach here. The view of the lake is great, even with a dog to go well.

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4.95 km

Port of Ouchy, Lausanne

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The Quai des Savoyards in Lausanne is a beautiful promenade along Lake Geneva. It is a picturesque place where you can walk, relax and enjoy the view of the lake …

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5.16 km

Ouchy Castle

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The Château d'Ouchy is an old castle located on the shores of Lake Geneva. It was built in the 12th century and was used as a fortress and a stately …

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6.42 km

Denantou Park

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A large public park, whose obvious jewel is the Thai Pavilion – a highlight in itself. But the park also offers many sights, for example, a tree population of over a hundred years old.

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10.7 km

Esplanade de Montbenon

Viewpoint

11.2 km

St. Francis Church

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Place St-François, located at the entrance to a pedestrian zone, is dominated by the church of the same name, the only remnant of a 13th-century Franciscan monastery that housed a …

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11.8 km

Notre Dame Cathedral of Lausanne

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Impressive architecture and at the side there is a small lounge to rest. The construction lasted from 1165 to 1275. The gothic cathedral Notre Dame is the largest church in Switzerland.

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12.1 km

Château Saint-Maire

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The Château Saint-Maire in Lausanne is a medieval castle that originally served as a bishop's residence. After the Bernese conquest in 1536, it was converted into an administrative center – …

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13.5 km

Lausanne Town Hall

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The current town hall was built on the Place de la Palud between 1673 and 1675 by the architect Abraham de Crousaz1, based on plans drawn by Pierre Rebeur2. While …

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