Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) – Préverenges Beach loop from Morges-Saint-Jean

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Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) – Préverenges Beach loop from Morges-Saint-Jean

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Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) – Préverenges Beach loop from Morges-Saint-Jean

04:40

17.8km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.60 km

Bremblens Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Shady spot with running water

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8.74 km

Venoge River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path is not suitable in wet weather. Good shoes with a good profile are recommended. Batons are useful at 2 tricky spots. Otherwise the way is a dream.

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14.7 km

This artificial island serves, among other things, as a refuge for migratory birds who no longer find quiet banks to stop off during their travels. Other nesting birds also benefit. A perfect site for ornithologists!

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14.9 km

Préverenges Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Long beach with water sports, showers, restaurants and a lovely atmosphere. Little shade, bring parasol.

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15.7 km

Préverenges Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sheltered, slightly sloping sandy beach. Almost like at sea.

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16.8 km

renaturation du Bief

Nature Reserve

17.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

6.61 km

2.64 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

4.17 km

3.12 km

2.66 km

1.30 km

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 8, 2024,Runde am Fluss Venoge nach Bussigny über Morges zum Strand von Préverenges bis Ile aux Oiseaux

Day at Lake Geneva: We followed the Venoge river up through alluvial forests, where the summer heat was bearable until about halfway through the landscape was dominated by meadows, dirt roads and vineyards. Fortunately, the gradient was not very steep and only towards the end did the path pass through urban settlements. There we had the opportunity to refresh our …

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