Architectural journey through the centuries

Architectural journey through the centuries

A Cluniac church, an 18th century castle, a gourmet cheese factory, a very special library... at first glance they have nothing in common. And yet these different sites have the particularity of a very singular architecture! Take your bike from Bière to L'Isle and you will discover these places steeped in history while enjoying the green landscapes of the Pied du Jura.

Program
- Morges - Bière: MBC train Morges - Bière, platform 5, free transport of your bike

- Tourist office, Bière: according to the schedule, visit of the Bière Tourist office and of the "Carré d'expo" (free of charge)

- Bière - Mollens: by bike, follow the recommended route, which mostly avoids the main roads.

- Mollens: visit the village of Mollens and its clunisian church. Mollens was attached to the priory of Romainmôtier, affiliated with Cluny in 1167 and thus became a small monastic centre. In April 1798, a fire destroyed 48 houses, the church and all the village archives it contained.

Coffee break at the Auberge

Contemplation of the castle of Mollens (private), dating from the end of the 18th century.

- Mollens - Montricher: bike route

- Fromagerie Gourmande, Montricher: visit of the cheese factory, a modern building (free). Lunch on site or at the Auberge des 2 sapins in the village.

- Montricher: village - Jan Michalski Foundation, follow the signs. Architecture of the 21st century, visit of the library, one of the most beautiful in Switzerland, and of the temporary exhibition.
*OPTION: Visit of the Galerie La Chaumière (Friday to Sunday)

- Montricher - L'Isle: route from the Jan Michalski Foundation to L'Isle, follow the suggested itinerary, which passes in front of the Venoge's spring.

- L'Isle: visit of the village, the Castle Park and the Confiserie Hohl.
Evening meal option at the Restaurant du Grütli (Homemade Label)

*OPTION: for the more sporty, join Morges via the Swiss road by bike (Switzerland Mobile) #473, 24 km


- L'Isle - Morges: MBC train from L'Isle to Morges with change at Apples.*
Schedule on: www.mbc.ch
* If you have an electric bike, be aware that the train from L'Isle to Apples has no lowered floor.

•  Practical information

  Weekdays: Wednesday to Sunday
  Travel: for mountain bikes or touring bikes (various coatings) - not suitable for road bikes / CityBike
  Length: 18 km
  Duration: duration of the trips according to the map, without visits and breaks; plan one day's excursion per walk.
  Budget per person for the visits: adults CHF 10 / child CHF 5, excluding meals, drinks and public transport.
  Target audience: sport enthousiasts, adults, interested in culture and history
  
  Disclaimer :
  The offers are proposals, the journey is the responsibility of the users.
  The routes are partly on roads with traffic; please respect the traffic rules, other users on footpaths and nature. Please take back your litter with you.
  We thank you for your participation and wish you a lot of fun discovering the proposals.

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