Aubonne Village and Castle – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from Yens

Aubonne Village and Castle – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from Yens

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Aubonne Village and Castle – Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m) loop from Yens

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74.7km

1,360m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.01 km

View of Aubonne

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Wonderful descent through vineyards with a view of Aubonne, which sits enthroned on the hill like an Italian town.

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5.17 km

Aubonne is recognizable by the white tower of its castle built in the 13th century.
You reach the village by a climb well known to local cyclists, before emerging into the narrow streets lined with houses built between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Several cafes and bakeries allow you to eat before continuing your walk in the vineyards of the Côte.

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17.4 km

Saint-George Village

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The village of Saint-George is nestled in a typical Jura environment. Its name refers to the prince of Cappadocia who, according to legend, freed a city or a princess by defeating a dragon. The myth explains the presence of the creature on the village's coat of arms.

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23.5 km

View of Lake Geneva and the Alps

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Take a break to look at this breathtaking view of the Alps and Lake Geneva

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25.4 km

Col du Marchairuz (1,449 m)

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This route promises some great bike rides. You will also have the pleasure of experiencing a 12% slope on the 800 meters of the climb from Bassins. Traffic is rare, so you will have the opportunity to take a break at the restaurant at the Col Marchairuz.

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25.4 km

Col du Marchairuz from Le Brassus

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The ride up the Col du Marchairuz is a truly stunning landscape. From the Vallé de Joux and the village of Le Brassus, the initial climb is somewhat steeper, through beautiful Jura forests and meadows to a wide intermediate plateau. There, the road runs in a perfectly straight line. Perfect for preparing yourself for the short, tough final climb to the pass at 1,449 meters. A restaurant awaits you at the top of the pass, open Wednesday to Sunday. To get a view of Lake Geneva, you'll have to descend slightly on the other side, as the trees are in the way.

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46.9 km

Col de Pétra Félix

Mountain Pass

49.0 km

Col du Mollendruz

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The Col de Mollendruz is a road pass located at an altitude of 1,180 metres. It is also the starting point for many hikes and a great place to admire the Alps.

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58.8 km

The foot of the Jura

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On this relatively flat sector between L'Isle and Bière you ride at the foot of the Jura with a magnificent view of the Alps. Not to be missed if you are in the area!

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74.7 km

End point

Train Station

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