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Routes and activities

Here you'll find some ideas for unique bike rides and activities in northern Vaud. We'll be adding to this page in the coming months to offer you new adventures to experience during your next stay in northern Vaud!

Route recommendations:

The SwitzerlandMobility routes are well developed for cycling and mountain biking in the region.

We particularly recommend the following marked routes:

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476 – Bonvillars Vineyard

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624 – Countryside Loop of northern Vaud

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487 – Orbe Plain Loop

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Alpine Pasture Tour

Our tips

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To get off the beaten track and discover new trails, we invite you to consult the Komoot page of bikesLab. It contains various route recommendations (unmarked) accessible to different types of bikes/users.

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The cycling map of the region, produced by the tourist office, is an indispensable tool.

Here it is in digital format. Pick it up when you arrive at bikesLab or ask for it at the reception of your hotel/campsite.

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New activities

"Café Primeur" picnic basket

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The "homemade" picnic baskets, prepared by Café Primeur (to be collected at the café, rue de Neuchâtel 14), are the perfect solution for a healthy and practical lunch break in the middle of your bike ride!

Contents: Topped focaccia, market salad, cookies/brownies, choice of non-alcoholic drink, all delivered in an insulated bag to slip into your bag.

Price: 25 CHF/adult, 15 CHF/child (+ 10 CHF for 3.5dl of local Chasselas).

Reservation required 24 hours before your departure by email here

Free bicycle on the Yverdon - Sainte-Croix train

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Transporting bicycles on the train between Yverdon station and Sainte-Croix is free. You only pay for your personal ticket.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to explore the peaks of the Jura by mountain bike, gravel bike and/or electric bike!

More information: www.travys.ch

Please note that bikesLab customers (with bike rentals) can benefit from a 100% free train ticket thanks to the support of the Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses destination. Book your train ticket at the same time as you book your rental bike with bikesLab by phone or online by clicking below.

Electric mountain biking and burgers at the Mont des Cerfs refreshment stand

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Before your next mountain bike ride on the Jura balcony, enjoy a delicious beef or venison burger at the Mont des Cerfs refreshment stand, just a stone's throw from the new wind turbines in Ste-Croix. A great spot for lunch or dinner while watching the sunset!

Our partnership with Yolanda and Ludovic (managers) allows us to offer you a unique package for a beautiful sporting and gastronomic day on the balcony of the Jura.

Adult price, including electric mountain bike + train ticket (provided by bikesLab): CHF 90 per person

Child price, including mountain bike and bike puller if desired + train ticket (provided by bikesLab): CHF 40/person

Reservation required 24 hours before your departure by email here

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