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This walk will take you on an expedition of beautiful landscapes at the gates of the city. A peaceful stroll along the Broye will allow you to contemplate the famous molasse cliffs and observe various kinds of birds such as herons, ducks and sparrows. This walk is ideal for families (with or without prams), people with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs.
This charming walk along the water's edge begins in the Parc du Vallon. From the car park, take the "Via Jacobi no. 4" path under the stone bridge (Pont des Bornels) and down to the river Broye. This section is very steep, so there is an alternative path for wheelchairs and people with reduced mobility. It is advisable to drive down this section and park your car on the banks of the Broye, near the football field. The itinerary is straight and fully signposted "Via Jacobi no. 4". In Bressonnaz, you have to take the bridge crossing the Broye and then continue straight ahead on "Via Jacobi no. 4" until you reach a small stone bridge. The return journey is by the same itinerary. 

Point of interest

 

1.  Falaises de molasse

The subsoil of the Moudon region is essentially composed of marine molasses from the Tertiary era. It is sand mixed with green minerals which over the millennia have been compacted under the weight of sediments. Along the Broye River and under the Upper Town, one can admire these cliffs and their clearly recognisable strata.

2.  Piscine de Moudon

The outdoor pool of Moudon welcomes you during periods of warm weather (from May to September) to enjoy a swim in the river Broye. With its slide and pools, it is very popular with families and offers you a time for relax.

3.  La Broye

The river Broye (79 km long) runs through Moudon, taking its source in the Fribourg Pre-Alps and reaching as far as Lake Neuchâtel. It has long shaped the natural landscape of the region, giving the valley its name. It has a large number of tributaries, including the Carrouge, the Bressonne and the Mérine.
  • Distance : 5,5Km
  • Length : 1h30 to 3h00
  • Start : Moudon, Vallon Park
  • End : Moudon, Vallon Park
  • Difficulty :
  • Height difference : +40m
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