On the shores of Lake Geneva in Morges

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A beautiful walk along the shores of Lake Geneva, passing through the historic centre of Morges in the canton of Vaud. You will discover its magnificent castle and cross the Parc de l'Indépendance, which hosts the Tulip Festival in spring. In good weather, you can also admire the peaks of the French Alps.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.64 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 26 ft
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    Descent: - 26 ft
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    Highest point: 1,263 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,217 ft
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Description of the walk

The start and finish of this hike are at the SBB railway station in Morges. Arriving in Morges by train: many lines to and from Geneva stop in Morges

(S/E) From the station, cross the square and head to the main street (pedestrian street). Follow this street until it crosses Grand-Rue.

(1) Turn left onto Grand-Rue, pass the Morges Temple, and you will arrive at the Sentier de la Truite trail.

(2) Turn left and head towards the shore of Lake Geneva. Follow the promenade to Morges Castle. Pass the castle to reach the junction with Allée André Charlet.

(3) Turn left to stay on the lake shore in the Parc de l'Indépendance. Take the Allée François Alphonse Forel to a bridge that crosses the Morges river.

(4) Continue along the Promenade du Général Guisan, past the Lido de Morges swimming pool, until you reach a campsite.

(5) Turn left and return to the shore of Lake Geneva.

(6) Take the Panorama Alpin path until you reach a fork.

(7) Stay on the shore, then turn onto the Sentier de la Truite trail just before the mouth of the Boiron river. Follow the Boiron until you reach a crossroads just before the Geneva road.

(8) Turn right onto the Boiron trail and gradually return to the lake.

(7) Return to the small port via the same route you took on the way there.

(6) Leave the harbour on your right and walk along the Petit Bois promenade. Go around the campsite, cross the tennis court car park to reach the Lido de Morges junction.

(5) Follow the Promenade du Général Guisan to the bridge over the Morges.

(4) Cross the Parc de l'Indépendance via the Allée Henryk Opienski.

(3) Return to the junction with Allée André Charlet near Morges Castle.

(9) Walk along the château to Rue du Château.

(10) At the corner of the château, turn left and quickly return to Grand-Rue. Continue along this street until you reach Rue Centrale.

(1) Turn left and continue straight ahead to the station (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,243 ft - Gare de Morges
  2. 1 : mi 0.24 - alt. 1,257 ft - Rue Centrale x Grande Rue
  3. 2 : mi 0.38 - alt. 1,240 ft - Trout Trail - Temple de Morges
  4. 3 : mi 0.93 - alt. 1,234 ft - Allée André Charlet
  5. 4 : mi 1.17 - alt. 1,224 ft - Bridge over the Morges
  6. 5 : mi 1.36 - alt. 1,224 ft - Promenade Général Guisan - Lido swimming pool.
  7. 6 : mi 1.7 - alt. 1,234 ft - Small marina - Lac Léman
  8. 7 : mi 2.13 - alt. 1,237 ft - Junction
  9. 8 : mi 2.7 - alt. 1,243 ft - Chemin du Boiron
  10. 9 : mi 4.18 - alt. 1,230 ft - Château de Morges
  11. 10 : mi 4.25 - alt. 1,230 ft - Grande Rue
  12. S/E : mi 4.64 - alt. 1,243 ft - Gare de Morges

Worth a visit

The town of Morges

Lake Geneva

Tulip Festival (in spring)

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