Lake Geneva region / Vaud
Water and Vallon du Nozon trail
This pretty didactic itinerary links Vaulion to Croy, passing through Romainmôtier, along the river Le Nozon. It is accessible with the line 683 Orbe - Croy-Romainmôtier - Vaulion PostBus.
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Water trail: where water tells the story
The NozonTarget Water and Valley Trail Target not accessible has 12 posts that explain how water has shaped the landscape, conditioned biodiversity, and influenced human activities. There are fun modules and a treasure hunt for children.
The trail crosses the Clunisian village of Romainmôtier, famous for its abbey church and picturesque character. Do not miss stopping at La Porterie, a place of welcome, information and discovery of the Jura Vaudois Regional Nature Park!
Access with line 683 of PostBus from Orbe or from Croy-Romainmôtier station to Vaulion, Nidau.
Other highlights along line 683 Orbe - Croy-Romainmôtier - Vaulion PostBus
Discovery area of Romainmôtier
The Discovery Space of Romainmôtier - La Porterie is a warm and interactive welcome for visitors and pilgrims passing through the village of Clunisien. It offers three thematic areas dedicated to the abbey church, the Nozon valley and the Parc Jura Vaudois. A shop offers crafts, local products and books on spirituality.
Located at Rue du bourg 9, 1323 Romainmôtier-Envy, it is accessible with the PostBus line 683: stop “Romainmôtier, Les Portes”.
Romainmôtier Abbey Church
This church is one of the oldest Romanesque-style buildings in Switzerland. Founded in the fifth century, the Target abbeyTarget not accessible and its monastery are then one of the highlights of the Clunisian golden age. The church was assigned to a reformed cult following the conquest of the Pays de Vaud by the Bernese and is now used as a heritage site for ecumenical celebrations and concerts.
PostBus line 683: stop “Romainmôtier, Les Portes”
Dard's Waterfall
Housed in the hollow of the Nozon gorges, the Dard waterfallTarget not accessible imposes itself in a surge of water, in the middle of a circus of cliffs with luxuriant vegetation. A refreshing and magical site accessible on foot from Croy station., s’impose dans un déferlement d’eau, au milieu d’un cirque de falaises à la végétation luxuriante. Un site rafraîchissant et féérique accessible à pied depuis la gare de Croy.
PostBus line 683: stop “Croy-Romainmôtier, station”
The Dent of Vaulion
This summit of the Vaud Jura peaks at an altitude of 1,483 meters and offers a magnificent panorama for hikingTarget not accessible or mountain bikingTarget not accessible enthusiasts. In the summer, La BuvetteTarget not accessible de la Dent de Vaulion, a former mountain pasture chalet, offers local dishes. Reservation recommended.
PostBus line 683: stop “L’Abbaye, Petra Félix” - only on weekends
Line 683 Orbe – Croy-Romainmôtier – Vaulion (- Le Pont – Mont d’Orzeires) takes you from Monday to Friday to Vaulion and on weekends to Mont d’Orzeires all year round.
Water trail: where water tells the story
Duration |
2 hours |
Difficulty |
average |
Distance |
5.6 km |
Slope |
- 267 mths |
Outward journey |
PostBus Line 683: Departure from the stop “Orbe, Poste” or “Croy-Romainmôtier, gare” to the stop “Vaulion, Nidau” |
Return journey |
PostBus Line 683: Departure from the stop “Orbe, Poste” or “Croy-Romainmôtier, gare” to the stop “Vaulion, Nidau” |
