N°05 Jorat hike

Description

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Under the sign of water, this hike invites you to explore the wooded slopes of the Jorat, its rivers and waterfalls. A very natural itinerary of a dozen kilometres which takes you to discover the two tributaries of the Broye, the Bressonne and the Carrouge.

During this hike in the shade of the woods, lulled by the murmur of the waters of rivers and streams, interrupted a few times by mysterious small waterfalls, you will discover the true nature of the Jorat.

The departure starts in the village of Syens, its church with its gothic choir and nave dating from the 18th century is worth a stop. Then cross the Bressonne river and don't miss its molasse cliffs and the panorama offered to the waterfall below.

Looking up, you’ll get a sublime picture of the Pre-Alps and the Alps. The beautiful farms at the top of the Hermenches hill start the descent into the Bressonne valley, meeting point with the Corcelles stream.

After crossing the road to Bern, you will then go to the unusual "La Tuayre" waterfall on the Carrouge where a pleasant relaxation area awaits you. Then you'll discover the picturesque village of Seppey and its castle which was the residence of the painter Eugène Burnand.

Point of interest

 

1.  Église de Syens

Formerly an annex of Moudon until the Reformation, Syens became a parish again in 1769. The church was then rebuilt in 1787, integrating the medieval choir into the new nave.

2.  Bois de Bioley

A forest which leads to the highest point of the walk at 740 m and offers a nice view of the hills and nearby villages. In the middle of the woods is the Bioley Woods shelter, whose name means "birch", but the forest is mainly composed of conifers in the shade of which you can hike peacefully.

3.  Cascade, ravin de la Tuayre

A magical and bucolic place, perfect to relax to the sound of the waterfall and the singing of birds in the middle of nature. You can take the opportunity to picnic and admire the molasse cliffs that surround the waterfall. Nearby, you will discover the walkways and the bridge that crosses the Carrouge.

4.  Château de Seppey

Former barn that became a castle in the 17th century, the castle of Seppey was passed in 1759 to the Burnand brothers, who acquired the seigneury rights off of LL.EE of Berne and transformed the building. The famous Waldensian naturalist painter Eugène Burnand (1850-1921) lived here for many years and had his studio near the castle where he painted some of his most famous works.
  • Distance : 12.5 km
  • Length : 4h30
  • Start : Syens village
  • End : Syens village
  • Difficulty :
  • Height difference : +320
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