Château Saint-Maire – Ouchy Castle loop from Riponne - Maurice Béjart

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Château Saint-Maire – Ouchy Castle loop from Riponne - Maurice Béjart

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Château Saint-Maire – Ouchy Castle loop from Riponne - Maurice Béjart

01:51

6.27km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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548 m

Château Saint-Maire

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The Château Saint-Maire in Lausanne is a medieval castle that originally served as a bishop's residence. After the Bernese conquest in 1536, it was converted into an administrative center – …

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877 m

Notre Dame Cathedral of Lausanne

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Impressive architecture and at the side there is a small lounge to rest. The construction lasted from 1165 to 1275. The gothic cathedral Notre Dame is the largest church in Switzerland.

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1.04 km

Lausanne Town Hall

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The current town hall was built on the Place de la Palud between 1673 and 1675 by the architect Abraham de Crousaz1, based on plans drawn by Pierre Rebeur2. While …

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1.43 km

Saint-François Square

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Business Center

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1.56 km

Passage Fountain by Etienne Krähenbühl, Rue du Petit-Chêne, Lausanne

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Fontaine Rue du Petit-Chêne, Lausanne 1993
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Located in the middle of the steep Rue du Petit-Chêne, this fountain seems to mimic the incessant flow of pedestrians. …

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2.20 km

Lausanne Metro Line M2

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The metro leads out into the student district of Lausanne.

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3.42 km

Ouchy Harbour

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Interesting atmosphere at the port with a view of Lake Geneva and the partially snow-capped mountains on the other side. Here you have the opportunity to cross over to Evian, for example.

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3.79 km

Ouchy Castle

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The Château d'Ouchy is an old castle located on the shores of Lake Geneva. It was built in the 12th century and was used as a fortress and a stately …

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