The Bonvillars vineyards run in a warm, south-facing band above the north shore of Lake Neuchâtel, and this easy walk links four wine villages on surfaced, buggy-friendly lanes, with the lake in view almost the whole way.
The walk
It is about 11.5 km and 4 hours, easy and gentle, on lanes that are all asphalted and passable with a wheelchair or a pushchair (with some gradients). The route threads the Bonvillars AOC vineyard, a 180-hectare appellation of Pinot Noir, Gamay and Chasselas, through the villages of Champagne, Onnens, Corcelles-près-Concise and Concise, with panoramic lake views, village cafés for a stop, and winegrowers to visit along the way.
The exact route and the official signposting are maintained by the regional tourism office (linked below); the marked trails are also shown on the swisstopo map above.
Getting there
Trains from Yverdon-les-Bains stop at Onnens-Bonvillars on the lakeside line, right among the vineyards. See getting here for trains to the region.
Good to know
- Easy and accessible. Surfaced lanes throughout; one of the few routes here that suits a pushchair or wheelchair, though it is long, so take it in parts if needed.
- A wine walk. Time it for autumn, or call ahead to visit a cellar.
- Source. Distance, route and access are from the regional tourism office: Yverdon-les-Bains Region. Map data © swisstopo.
