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Discover with respect
The Morges region is a gem just waiting to be discovered, so let's treat it with respect for the benefit of everyone.
What does it mean to discover with respect?
- Take your trash with you
- Keep noise levels low
- Use sustainable mobility as much as possible
- Follow the instructions on the signs
- Learn about protected species and areas
- Follow the specific rules for each situation described below
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On the water
Lake Geneva is magnificent and it is wonderful to swim or sail on it. However, the ecosystem is fragile and bad practices can harm the wildlife that lives there. In order to minimise the impact on animals, the best solution is to keep your distance:
- Stay 100 metres away from reed beds
- Stay 100 metres away from gravel islands and sandbanks
- Avoid bird gatherings (they can feel disturbances from 1 km away)
- Respect protected areas
- When paddleboarding, remain seated so as not to scare the birds
- Avoid the mouths of streams and rivers
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In the pastures
If you are hiking in the countryside, there is a good chance that you will have to cross a pasture. Animals are cute, but they may charge at hikers if they feel threatened. It is important to follow these rules of conduct in pastures:
- Keep your distance from animals
- Keep your dog on a leash
- Slow down
- Close gates behind you
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In the forest
Forests seem to invite us to lose ourselves in them, exploring every nook and cranny. However, we are only visitors, and our actions can compromise the lives of the wildlife that lives there. It is therefore important to follow a few rules:
- Only light fires in designated fire pits
- Stay on marked trails
- Do not throw cigarette butts or any rubbish on the ground
- Keep your distance from any animal you may encounter
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With a dog
Dogs need to let off steam, but certain conditions must be met to ensure they do not disturb the surrounding wildlife. For these reasons, dogs must be kept on a leash:
- In protected areas
- In the presence of livestock
- From 1 April to 15 July: in forests and surrounding areas
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By bike
The Morges district has plenty of cycle paths that are perfect for exploring the region. However, there are a few rules to follow to ensure that you can share the road with other users without any problems:
- Dismount your bicycle in the presence of cattle
- Give way to pedestrians
- Do not ride on footpaths
- Warn other road users of your presence by sounding your bell