Camping Port Plage Avenches Tourism Office

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Toes in the water

Vélon Avenches Vallon

Avenches Tourisme

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Vélon Avenches Vallon

Avenches Tourisme

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Description - Toes in the water

A 13 km loop that takes you along the shores of Lake Murten and the Broye.

You'll have to walk a little before you reach the shade of the trees and the banks of the Eau-Noire, where you can learn more about its renaturation. The trail then takes you along the sandy beaches of Lac de Morat as far as Salavaux. You then head up the Broye, skirting the Arbogne before branching off and enjoying the coolness of the Pâquier woods before reaching Avenches.

1. The Roman Site of Aventicum

This easy, accessible hike lets everyone discover the grandeur of Roman Helvetica’s ancient city of Aventicum, through its vestiges.

Roman Museum Avenches

2. Musée romain d'Avenches

The Roman Museum presents the vestiges of Aventicum, the Roman capital of the Helvets.

3. Camping Plage Avenches water sports centre

Lake Murten’s peaceful waters are ideal for trying out stand up paddle boards, kayaks and pedal boats. Available for hire at the Campsite Beach.

4. Avenches Beach

Avenches’ sandy beach is located on the edge of the campsite and is the ideal place for a relaxing day on the shores of Lake Murten.

Restaurant de la Plage

5. Restaurant de la Plage

Its large shaded terrace is an invitation to relax while you are enjoying a delicious cocktail in a casual setting.

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Office du Tourisme d'Avenches

Place de l'Eglise 3

1580 Avenches

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General information

Length: 13.5km
Duration: 4 h
Positive difference in height: 173m
Negative difference in height: 173m
Difficulty: Easy

Information kiosk - Office du Tourisme d'Avenches

Telephone: +41 26 676 99 22
Email address: info@avenches.ch