Cycling enthusiasts can explore the countryside in the canton of Vaud! Whether by bike or mountain bike, around twenty routes signposted by SuisseMobile take cyclists through a myriad of landscapes: from tranquil lakes to the most challenging mountain passes, via the countryside and vineyards.
As an ambassador for sustainable transport in our country, the SuisseMobile project has found a perfect home in the Vaud region! As well as hiking trails and routes suitable for inline skaters, there are numerous cycling and mountain biking routes to explore in the Vaud region. There’s something for every ability and preference on these varied routes. The Jura and the Vaud Alps are a playground for sports enthusiasts. Whether with family or friends, they come to tackle the mountain trails, their efforts rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views. The most daring tackle one of the three mountain passes – Les Mosses, Le Pillon and La Croix – in a real sporting challenge! Through the countryside and vineyards, cyclists burn off energy whilst taking in the scenery. The region’s local specialities invite you to enjoy a gourmet break between pedal strokes. Finally, the lakes remain a paradise for leisurely family bike rides. To make these cycling adventures accessible to everyone, most sports shops in the region offer e-bikes for hire.
With its varied landscapes, suitable accommodation and services designed specifically for cyclists, the canton of Vaud is the ideal destination for one-day or multi-day cycling and mountain biking trips.
The many lakes in the canton of Vaud are popular with both walkers and cyclists for their scenic trails with gentle gradients. To walk around Lake Neuchâtel in two days, an affordable package tour offers the chance to explore the region and stay in hotels suited to active travellers.
Thanks to bicycles and Electric mountain bikes, which are becoming increasingly high-performance, mean that anyone can now tackle real challenges in mountainous terrain. These two-wheelers, which take the strain off your calves, can be hired from a large number of sports shops, for example in Gryon.
A service much appreciated by «cycle tourists», luggage transport allows you to set off on the road for several days without worrying about the weight of your belongings. It is available on two- or three-day tours in the Vaud Jura Park or as part of the four-day Tour des Alpes vaudoises.
The Vaud Jura Park stretches from the summit of La Dôle to the medieval village of Romainmôtier, famous for its abbey church. To the north lies the Vallée de Joux; to the south, the spruce and beech forests give way to the villages at the foot of the Jura.
This Regional Nature Park is home to remote forests, mysterious marshes, karst landscapes and wooded pastures surrounded by dry stone walls. Together, these features create a particularly attractive setting for lovers of walking, cycling and mountain biking. The Parc Jura Vaudois Bike Tour route, suitable for both conventional and e-bikes, covers a total distance of 120 km. Cheese dairies and alpine refreshment huts, village shops and restaurants offer local produce to visitors. Luggage transport is provided safely.
