N°02 Beauregard

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On the heights of Moudon, Beauregard lives up to its name, offering a marvellous panorama of the Pre-Alps, the Alps and the surrounding countryside. A hike that starts through the town of Moudon and reaches the Péquinsin natural reserve in about 30 minutes. A change of scenery.

The departure is given on the parking lot of Moudon's train station. You then follow the yellow signs " tourisme pédestre " in direction of la Ville-Haute. After 20 minutes of light climbing, you reach the castle of Carrouge. 

It is now time to leave the built-up area to find yourself in the middle of nature, with a nice view of the city. This itinerary quickly takes you to the natural forest reserve of Péquinsin. 

After about 3.4 km of walking and a few meters of climbing, you will reach the charming Beauregard refuge, which is also the start of a vita trail. The panorama is magnificent. 

In the foreground you'll see fields stretching as far as the eye can see. In the distance, you'll see a row of mountains rising in the distance, and just behind these mountains you see the majestic Alps. Some of you may recognize their famous peaks.

You continue on your way and cross the hamlets of Planchemont and Planche-Signal before starting the second part of the hike in a forest for almost 5 km.

You then join the initial trail to find Moudon at the end of this beautiful hike.

Point of interest

 

1.  Château de Carrouge

The castle of Carrouge is located at the top of Haute-Ville. A former seigneurial property, it is now the seat of a specialized school. Listed as a historical monument in 1905, the former Layaz defense tower is one of the key elements of the Upper Town's physiognomy. Its terrace offers a bird's eye view of the Bourg and the river Broye below.

2.  Panorama sur les Alpes depuis Beauregard

Beauregard offers an exceptional panorama of the Alps and the Pre-Alps. Depending on the weather, you can admire the Mont-Blanc massif in wintertime and summertime. The place is very appreciated by families and hikers for taking a break and having a picnic. You will find benches and a picnic table next to the 50 seats hut which is for rent.

3.  Musées Moudonnois

Located at the top of the Upper Town, the Moudon museums of "Vieux-Moudon" and "Eugène Burnand" contain treasures and witnesses of daily life in Moudon and its region over the centuries. Both are housed in former 16th and 17th century mansions built by the aristocratic family of Cerjat.
  • Distance : 12 km
  • Length : 4h25
  • Start : Moudon, Train station
  • End : Moudon, Train station
  • Difficulty :
  • Height difference : +360m
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