Winetouristic stroll in the region of Morges

Raphaël Dupertuis

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Raphaël Dupertuis

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Description - Winetouristic stroll in the region of Morges

Leading from the Castle of Vufflens to the Castle of Morges, this two-part trail in the winegrowing villages and in the heart of the medieval town shows you the treasures of the La Côte AOC region and the delicious vintages from the largest vineyards in the canton of Vaud.

From the villages in the Morges vineyards, there is a fantastic view of Lake Geneva, the medieval town and, weather permitting, Mont-Blanc, which is exactly opposite. The winetouristic hike in this picture postcard scenery offers a fun discovery of the region, its specialties and wines. Starting out from Vufflens and its impressive castle, the free app called Vaud:Guide shows you the way along approx. 4 miles (most of which is in the vineyards and some in the town of Morges) and about thirty historic, unique and must-see sites. Each of these sites presents a challenge to participants, who can reply to multiple-choice questions, find a specific location thanks to their GPS or make a selfie in front of a beautiful panorama. All this can make you win points! For novices: Don’t panic. The answers are quite straightforward for those with an observant eye.

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Steps

1. swiss fountains

Back in the 19th century, fountains were the main source of water in villages.

2. Parking Pont-Neuf / Les Charpentiers car parks

Take advantage of the car park located just next to Morges railway station to park your vehicle.

3. Departure station for the train MBC

After parking your car in the Morges car parks, ask for information at Morges station.

4. Temple of Vufflens-le-Château

The Temple of Vufflens-le-Château dates back to 1864. The new temple was built on the site of the former church.

5. Wines from the House of Bolle

The Domaine du Plessis at Vufflens-le-Château, owned by the Bolle family, welcomes you to taste its wines.

6. Home-made jams

At week-ends and during spring and summer, Marie-Françoise Delapierre sets out her array of home-made jams.

7. Domaine de la Balle et des Abbesses

The Perey family who have been wine enthusiasts since the 15th century, welcome you for some wine tasting.

8. Covered picnic area

The hospitable village of Chigny offers visitors a covered picnic site.

9. Beehives

This apiary, located on the Marcelin training site, produces both flower and tree honey.

10. Agrilogie Marcelin training centre

The Marcelin site combines three schools including the "Agrilogie", a training centre specialising in agriculture and viticulture.

11. The "capite": a vineyard hut

"Capite" is a typically Swiss word that denotes a small house of the sort often seen amid the vineyards.

12. Cave du Signal

“La Cave du Signal” benefits from an exceptional panorama of Lake Geneva, the Mont-Blanc as well as the French and Vaud Alps.

13. A wine vat

The vinification process takes place in vats made of different materials, whose choice has an influence on the flavour on of the wine.

14. Sibò

Massimiliano’s ambition is for others to discover the “authentic and popular” cuisine that he learned from his grandmother and means to much to him.

15. Superb view of the lake and Morges

From this viewing pulpit, visitors can enjoy a stunning panorama of Lake Geneva and the town of Morges.

16. Bus-Stop : En Grassiaz

If you would like to carry on walking as far as Lake Geneva, allow for about another 30 minutes on foot.

17. History of gas lanterns

History of gas lanterns (or "réverbères")

18. Mr Dufaux's local products

Located in the centre of Morges, this shop contains cheeses and other delicious local products.

19. History of Protestantism and Catholicism in Switzerland

History and religions in Switzerland

20. Tanners' district

Because this district is close to the lake, it attracted tanners who settled here at the start of the 18th century.

21. Protestant Church

The Protestant church of Morges is considered one of the most remarkable religious Baroque buildings in west Switzerland.

22. View of Mont Blanc

From the jetties at Morges, visitors can enjoy the view of Mont Blanc, the highest summit in the Alps, if the weather is fine.

23. Morges' Town Hall

Morges Town Hall is certainly the oldest and most impressive local authority building in the Lake Geneva Region (Canton of Vaud).

24. Paderewski Museum

This museum is devoted to Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) the famous Polish pianist, composer and politician.

25. Lydia von Auw's birthplace

The house where the Lake Geneva Region's first female pastor was born also has a special architectural feature in store.

26. Domaine Henri Cruchon

This 42 hectares estate, with 16 different grape varieties gives birth to 36 different wines.

27. Castle of Vufflens (private)

Vufflens Castle was built of stone in the 15th century and is the town’s symbol.
It can only be admired from the outside.

28. Commune de Vufflens-le-Château

With its majestic donjon of a height of 60m, the castle of Vufflens is visible from far away.

29. Échichens

Situated amidst the vineyards, the village of Échichens is famous for its wines.

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Morges Région Tourisme

Rue du Château 2

1110 Morges

info@morges-tourisme.ch Open in Google Maps

Practical information

Duration
Walk 1: 3 miles in the vineyards of Morges, a walk of about 3 hours.
Walk 2: 1 mile in the town of Morges, a walk of about 1.30 hours.

Level of difficulty
Walk 1 in the vineyards is for people with average physical condition and children able to walk on their own. The paths are unfortunately not adapted to wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Walk 2 in the town of Morges is for everyone.

When you need a break...
Your stroll in the vineyards takes you off the beaten track into the heart of the countryside. The scenery lends itself perfectly to well-deserved breaks. Be sure to respect nature and the private properties along the way; don’t leave any other souvenirs of your passing-by than a few snapshots...
The village cafés and restaurants along the way will gladly welcome you for a drink or meal.

Responsibility and security
You take this stroll in the countryside, the town and the villages at your own responsibility. Please respect the scenery and the private properties. Be careful and read our safety reminder below, which ensures a safe stroll. In the event of an accident, MRT (Morges Region Tourism) disclaims all liability.
Get ready for an informative and fun adventure in the Morges vineyards!

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SAFETY reminders
The stroll in the Morges vineyards takes you off the beaten track to villages and through the vineyards. During your discovery stroll, remember these safety instructions.

Where should you walk?
• Preferably use the pavements.
• If there are none, walk on the side of the road.
• If you walk on the road, preferably use the left-hand side in the direction you walk in. Bikers have priority on cycle tracks.

How to cross a road?
• Preferably use the pedestrian crossings.
• If you see no crossing, cross the road where you have good visibility, avoid sharp turns, uphill areas, bridges and parking areas.
• Be careful when you cross the road; choose a good moment and cross at a goodly pace.

Thank you for your attention and caution. Enjoy your stroll in the heart of the Morges vineyards!

General information

Length: 9.8km
Duration: 2 h 15 min
Positive difference in height: 98m
Negative difference in height: 222m
Difficulty: Easy

Information kiosk - Morges Région Tourisme

Telephone: +41 21 801 32 33
Email address: info@morges-tourisme.ch

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Winetouristic stroll in the region of Morges

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1. swiss fountains

2. Parking Pont-Neuf / Les Charpentiers car parks

3. Departure station for the train MBC

4. Temple of Vufflens-le-Château

5. Wines from the House of Bolle

6. Home-made jams

7. Domaine de la Balle et des Abbesses

8. Covered picnic area

9. Beehives

10. Agrilogie Marcelin training centre

11. The "capite": a vineyard hut

12. Cave du Signal

13. A wine vat

14. Sibò

15. Superb view of the lake and Morges

16. Bus-Stop : En Grassiaz

17. History of gas lanterns

18. Mr Dufaux's local products

19. History of Protestantism and Catholicism in Switzerland

20. Tanners' district

21. Protestant Church

22. View of Mont Blanc

23. Morges' Town Hall

24. Paderewski Museum

25. Lydia von Auw's birthplace

26. Domaine Henri Cruchon

27. Castle of Vufflens (private)

28. Commune de Vufflens-le-Château

29. Échichens

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Practical information

General information

Information kiosk - Morges Région Tourisme