Escapes in Nature
5 strip ideas in French -speaking Switzerland
At the water’s edge, in the mountains or through the woods, discover five easy or moderate routes to survey nature with summer shades.
Lake Bleu d’Aarolla, in Valais, where a 3 -kilometer little hike awaits stroller and strollers.
DARRIN VANSELOW
This article of September 24, 2024 was imported from Femina.ch and republished on our site on August 7, 2025.
Far from urban pollution, we go towards the great outdoors where nature is queen, large spaces that are numerous in Switzerland! Twins in shoulder, we scrutinize the horizon hoping to see some chamois in a rock on the side of the hill or a group of marmots sleeping, as long as they are not packing chocolate as in the ad. Hiking aficionados know this well, French -speaking Switzerland reveals unattainable wonders other than on foot or by bicycle.
Lake Bleu d’Arolla, Valais
Moderate route, this round-trip route of approximately 3 kilometers is suitable for hiking in flower and unlocked mode. You will come across other hikers with their dogs on a leash. Allow an hour and a half in total.
Merdisel wood – Wood castle via Satigny, Geneva
Brass ornithologist, this route is for you. Considered a moderate hike, however, avoid flip flops for the 7 kilometers of the ride just under two hours.
Gruce pond, Jura
A favorite destination for school races, the ride on the edge of the Gruce pond has the advantage of presenting no elevation. Protected area, the lake of peat bog and acid swampy soils houses unique flora and fauna. Allow about two hours for just over 8 kilometers.
The Moléson crest path, Friborg
An immersion in the postcard, is you tempted? Delicious Swiss snapshot, the Moléson takes place its typical mountain pastures of the Friborg landscape. The loop begins to stop the funicular at Plan-Francey. Then take the direction of the big plane refreshment bar. Allow three hours for 8 kilometers.
Rochers-de-Naye, Vaud
Take the train from Montreux to climb to the Rochers-de-Naye. From the summit, the view is breathtaking about Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Jura chain. We then go down on foot, in a balcony on a hillside. The hike ends at Caux station. Allow two and a half hours in total for a distance of approximately 8 kilometers.
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