The best walks and hikes around Essertines-sur-Rolle

Passage through the well-kept historic town center. Touristy, with the necessary infrastructure. Also for cyclists.

English: At the foot of the 11th-century church, overlooking a breathtaking panorama of Lake Geneva and the Alps, a plot of land belonging to the municipality was transformed into La Vigne du Monde (The Vineyard of the World) in 1996. Since then, each year, the winemakers welcome a guest country whose typical grape varieties are planted on one of the micro-terraces that make up this international vineyard. In 1996, Savoie kicked things off, and La Vigne du Monde featured Mondeuse Blanche and Noire, Viognier, Roussanne, Altesse, and Cabernet Sauvignon. A year later, the guests of honor were Ukraine and Georgia. Portugal, Spain, Romania, and Luxembourg are just a few of the European countries that have been featured. Argentina and South Africa have allowed non-European grape varieties to make their appearance at the foot of the Féchy church steeple. In 2011, New Zealand joined the project, adding another continent to the mix. Ultimately, no fewer than 58 grape varieties are carefully tended by the winemakers of the municipality. In September, these grapes are harvested and then vinified separately to create a special cuvée. (source: https://www.vinsfechy.ch/vignedumonde.php) At the foot of the 11th-century church, overlooking an exceptional panorama of Lake Geneva and the Alps, a plot of land belonging to the municipality was transformed to accommodate La Vigne du Monde in 1996. Since then, every year, the winemakers welcome a guest country whose typical grape varieties are planted on one of the micro-terraces that make up this international plot. In 1996, Savoie kicked things off, and La Vigne du Monde welcomed Mondeuse Blanche and Noire, Viognier, Roussanne, Altesse, and Cabernet Sauvignon. A year later, the guests of honor were Ukraine and Georgia. Portugal, Spain, Romania and Luxembourg are just a few of the European countries that have been honored. Argentina and South Africa have enabled non-European plants to make their appearance at the foot of the Féchy bell tower. In 2011, with New Zealand, a new continent contributed to the project. In total, no fewer than 58 grape varieties are lovingly tended by the commune's winegrowers. In September, these grapes are harvested and vinified separately to produce a special cuvée. (source: https://www.vinsfechy.ch/vignedumonde.php)

It is beautiful here

A lovely viewpoint at the entrance to the Aubonne Arboretum. A little further on, you can find something to eat, restrooms, and a visit to the wood museum.

Located in the Aubonne Arboretum, the museum showcases the tools and expertise of various craftsmen such as lumberjacks, carpenters, joiners, coopers, luthiers, clog makers, and basket makers. These collections illustrate the ingenuity of past generations in the use of wood. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, as well as on public holidays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. without interruption.

Easy to access. There is a noticeboard nearby which had a list of events coming up.

The Vallon de l'Aubonne includes an arboretum created in 1968. This unique place in Switzerland extends over an area of 200 hectares made up of forests and meadows.

Superb viewpoint overlooking the vineyards and the village of Bougy-Villars with the mountains of the Jura Vaudois in the background.