Préverenges Beach – Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) loop from Bassenges

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District de l'Ouest lausannois

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Préverenges Beach – Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) loop from Bassenges

Hard

3.7

(3)

hikers

Préverenges Beach – Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) loop from Bassenges

05:19

19.9km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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322 m

SwissTech Convention Center

Highlight • Structure

Modern congress center with eye-catching architecture.

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7.92 km

Bremblens Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Shady spot with running water

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11.7 km

Bassin de rétention du Petit Bois

Lake

13.1 km

renaturation du Bief

Nature Reserve

14.3 km

Préverenges Beach

Highlight • Beach

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

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14.4 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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15.2 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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15.3 km

View of Lake Geneva

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.4 km

View of EPFL Campus and Lausanne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice viewpoint overlooking the EPFL campus with Lausanne in the back.

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19.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

4.89 km

2.76 km

2.73 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

5.18 km

4.52 km

2.86 km

1.58 km

506 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

6°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 2.0 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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