Bois de la Côte Shelter – Étang du Bois Neuf loop from Cerisaie

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Switzerland

Vaud

District de l'Ouest lausannois

Chavannes-près-Renens

Bois de la Côte Shelter – Étang du Bois Neuf loop from Cerisaie

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Bois de la Côte Shelter – Étang du Bois Neuf loop from Cerisaie

03:04

44.6km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.8 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

Bois de la Côte Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Echandens refuge is located in the Côte woods to the east of the Echandens village. With a capacity of 80 places, it has a stove, two small fridges and …

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4.13 km

Ascent to Gollion

Highlight • Climb

Towards Lausanne it is of course a nice descent. Gollion is at an altitude of 500m, here we are at an altitude of 420m.

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10.2 km

Public Water Fountain on Wollverens Street

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect for filling your water bottle!

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25.5 km

Chemin du Haut de Lausanne

Highlight • Cycleway

Great tarmac, little traffic and beautiful scenery with the mountains in the background

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32.0 km

The Etang du Bois Neuf is an artificial pond for fishing, observing flora and fauna and for relaxation. A wooden walkway offers the opportunity to view the pond up close, and there are many opportunities for picnicking around the pond.

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36.6 km

Bois de Vernand Dessus Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful forest path through the Bois de Vernand Dessus connects the two towns of Romanel-sur-Lausanne and Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne.

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43.1 km

Renens VD Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Renens train station was opened in 1856 with the inauguration of the Occidentalbahn. It was located on the line towards Lausanne and was part of the growing Western Swiss railway …

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44.6 km

End point

Train Station

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