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Saint-Sulpice

Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) – Préverenges Beach loop from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Switzerland
Vaud
District de l'Ouest lausannois
Saint-Sulpice

Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) – Préverenges Beach loop from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux) – Préverenges Beach loop from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

01:46

6.87km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

847 m

Protected Forest Trail by the Lake

Highlight • Trail

2

1.15 km

Jean Villard Gilles was one of the greatest Vaudois poets. He is known for his song (cover by Edith Piaf) "The three bells" . It is logical that his name …

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3

1.37 km

View of Lake Geneva

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4

1.41 km

Bird Island (Île aux Oiseaux)

Highlight • Natural

This artificial island serves, among other things, as a refuge for migratory birds who no longer find quiet banks to stop off during their travels. Other nesting birds also benefit. A perfect site for ornithologists!

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5

2.24 km

Préverenges Beach

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Sheltered, slightly sloping sandy beach. Almost like at sea.

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3.46 km

renaturation du Bief

Nature Reserve

7

4.60 km

Préverenges Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Long beach with water sports, showers, restaurants and a lovely atmosphere. Little shade, bring parasol.

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8

5.76 km

Esplanade Jean Villard-Gilles

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“Esplanade Jean Villard-Gilles” is a very beautiful park on Lake Geneva.

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B

6.87 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.43 km

808 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.87 km

702 m

251 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 23 August

28°C

16°C

43 %

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