Sentier de la Morges - From water to mills
Entre Vaux-sur-Morges et la patinoire de Morges, le Sentier de la Morges descend le cours de la rivière, traverse des ensembles forestiers variés, passe au pied du Château de Vufflens et longe des parcelles de vignes et de pâturages.
Guidé par le meunier Tudors tout au long du parcours, on découvre le vallon de la Morges de manière ludique grâce à 11 stèles thématiques, des jeux d’observation et des missions à mener.
Le retour au point de départ est possible à pied par le même chemin, en suivant la châtelaine Jaquette de Duin sur le parcours De la pierre au château.
Pour un retour en transports publics, prendre un bus à la gare de Morges ou le train MBC jusqu'à Vufflens-le-Château et poursuivre à pied (1,8 km).
Horaires sur : cff.ch
Le Sentier de la Morges est accessible aussi depuis Vufflens-le-Château.
Des documents pédagogiques sont téléchargeables gratuitement sur : www.asm-morges.ch
Sentier de la Morges - après rénovation 2023 (©Yves Burdet)
Sentier de la Morges - après rénovation 2023 (©Yves Burdet)
Sentier de la Morges - après rénovation 2023 (©Yves Burdet)
Sentier de la Morges - après rénovation 2023 (©Yves Burdet)
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Commune of Vaux-sur-Morges
The Commune of Vaux-sur-Morges was formed from two hamlets, Grand Vaux and Petit Vaux. Stories of the past can be told here, such as the legend of the musician Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, who used to walk with his classmates in the Pétolin wood which dominates the village.
In the 1940s, another musician, the composer Heinrich Sutermeister (1910-1995), took up residence here. In memory of this illustrious citizen, the village square now bears his name.
Not far from Vufflens-le-Château, there is the possibility of joining the Sentier de la Morges along a didactic path that leads to the town of Morges. This walk offers a natural environment along the Morges river and is fun for young and old.
A second easy walk (6 km), "par monts et par Vaux", can also be discovered in the vicinity of the valley carved out by the river Morges.
The preservation of natural resources and the environment, the well-being of its population and a healthy economy are the main concerns of this charming commune of 200 inhabitants.
Vaux-sur-Morges
Vaux-sur-Morges
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Domaine de la Balle
The Perey family enthusiastically invite visitors to discover their extensive range of products in the authentic setting of the cellar, or in the friendly ambience of the "La Pinte" brasserie.
The Domaine de la Balle is perfectly situated at the foot of Vufflens Castle; the red and white grape varieties benefit from the rich soil to develop all their aromas. Lovers of fruity white wines will appreciate the Chasselas, the blended wine (known as "Assemblage") and the Doral – the result of a cross between Chasselas and Chardonnay. Gamay, Pinot Noir, Gamaret-Garanoir and Pinot Noir Rosé round out the range – not forgetting "lie" and "marc", grape-based spirits that are greatly appreciated at the end of a meal.
For a convivial gathering at the cocktail hour, a gourmet evening or simply to take away a souvenir of the region, the Perey family's "La Pinte" brasserie awaits your visit in the late afternoon/early evening from Thursday to Saturday. This welcoming and lively venue is used as a wine bar, a craft market and even an exhibition area. The varied programme can be consulted online.
Domaine de la Balle (@CVM)
Domaine de la Balle (@CVM)
Domaine de la Balle (@CVM)
Domaine de la Balle (@CVM)
Domaine de la Balle (@CVM)
Domaine de la Balle (@CVM)
Domaine de la Balle (@CVM)
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Castle of Vufflens (private)
Dating from the 15th century, Vufflens Castle is the most significant example of a small group of fortified Romandy castles from the middle ages, characterised above all by its brick construction. This impressive edifice with its donjon towering 60m, is privately owned and unfortunately is not open for public viewing. A pleasant 30 minute-walk through the vineyards between Vufflens-le-Château and Denens, offers a stunning view of this magnificent castle, the lake and the Mont-Blanc. There is also a possibility to combine walking and the train, with the MBC train, linking Bière, Apples and Morges.
(© Sacha fehlmann)
(© John Golay)
L'hiver au Château de Vufflens (© Jacques Schmid)
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Commune de Vufflens-le-Château
The castle of Vufflens, built in the 15th century, represents the most outstanding example of a small group of Vaud castles dating from the Late Middle Ages, above all characteristic because they were built of bricks.
This impressive building with its 60 metres donjon is a private property and unfortunately not open to visitors. But one can very well admire it from the outside.
An agreeable promenade of 30 minutes through the vineyards between Vufflens-le-Château and Denens offers a splendid view on this magnificent castle, Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc. There is also the possibility to combine a walk with a train ride on the railway line BAM between Bière, Apples and Morges.
Vufflens Le Château (© Vincent Bailly)
(© Commune de Vufflens-le-Château)
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Domaine Les Tilleuls
Located in the commune of Monnaz since the end of the 19th century, the Duruz family cultivates 10 grape varieties covering 20-acres of vineyard. They have the pleasure to welcome you in their wine tasting cellar in order for you to discover and taste their wines.
Domaine Les Tilleuls (©MRT)
Domaine Les Tilleuls (©MRT)
Domaine Les Tilleuls (©MRT)
Domaine Les Tilleuls (©MRT)
Domaine Les Tilleuls (© Chantal Duruz)
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Domaine des Vaugues
The domain is more than 60 years old and cultivates the experience of four generations. The traditional cellar is the ideal place to produce wines with character.
Domaine des Vaugues (©Domaine des Vaugues)
Domaine des Vaugues (©Domaine des Vaugues)
Domaine des Vaugues (©Domaine des Vaugues)
Domaine des Vaugues (©Domaine des Vaugues)
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Skating rink Eaux-Minérales
Winter sports enthusiasts have the possibility to practise curling. Ice hockey and ice-skating lessons are also available. After an effort, why not treat yourself to a “Crêpe,” snacks and beverages at the "La buvette de la Pati" restaurant in friendly surroundings. For ice enthusiasts or ideas for group activities, curling lessons are organised at the ice-skating rink from 8.30pm to 10.30pm, every Monday from October to December.
Seminar:
Suitable for any kind of event (outside the skating season) from April to September.
Restaurant, parking place. 400 m from the SBB train station.
A capacity of more than 2500 places (thereof 1600 seats).
Different possibilities of configuration: Banquet and Cocktail, 1700m2
School period :
Monday - Friday: 9am - 12pm / 2pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday: additional opening hours
Saturday: 1pm - 6pm (from 5pm, public field hockey on part of the rink)
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm (from 4pm, public field hockey on part of the rink)
School vacation periods:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 11.45am / 2pm - 5pm
Saturday: 1 pm - 6 pm (from 5 pm, public field hockey on part of the rink)
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm (from 4pm, public field hockey on part of the rink)
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L'équipe de Coach Trip au curling club (© Patinoire des eaux minérales)
Curling à la patinoire des Eaux Minérales (© Patinoire des eaux minérales)
Curling à la patinoire de Morges (© Patinoire des eaux minérales)
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Morges
Its 17,000 inhabitants enjoy a pedestrian zone on the main street in the centre of the Old Town, which is home to lively open-air markets and shops. The restaurants here serve the wines from canton Vaud's largest appellation area: Morges AOC.
The city of Morges was founded in 1286 by Louis of Savoie. Its picturesque old port, which today is home to pleasure craft, was the largest merchant port on Lake Geneva in the 17th century.
The Chateau de Morges dominates the Grand Rue and the port. It is home to the Vaud Military and Artillery Museum, the Swiss Historical Figurines Museum and the Gendarmerie Museum. Its architectural style is carré savoyard and it served as the Savoie court's residence, then as the residence for the Bern Bailiff starting in 1536, until the Vaud revolution of 1798.
The city's annual Tulip Festival celebrates the return of spring with more than 100,000 tulips in beds remarkable for their colour, in the 30,000m2 of the Parc de l’Indépendance.
Summer sees the Dahlia Festival Quays in bloom along the shoreline in Morges.
Morges - panorama (©AnnaNowak)
(© Sacha Fehlmann)
(© MRT)
(© Achim Meylan)
(© Achim Meylan)
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