Skip to content
  • EN
    • FR
    • DE
    • IT
  • EN
    • FR
    • DE
    • IT
  • Activities
    • Sport and nature
    • Culture and heritage
    • Gastronomy and terroir
    • Leisure activities
    • Group activities
  • Preparing my stay
    • Our region
    • Accommodations
      • Hotels
      • Campsites and motorhomes
      • Bed & Breakfast
      • Vacation apartments
    • Eating and drinking
    • Practical info
      • Brochures
      • Contact
  • Inspirations
  • Business
  • Calendar
    • Top events
    • All events
  • Activities
    • Sport and nature
    • Culture and heritage
    • Gastronomy and terroir
    • Leisure activities
    • Group activities
  • Preparing my stay
    • Our region
    • Accommodations
      • Hotels
      • Campsites and motorhomes
      • Bed & Breakfast
      • Vacation apartments
    • Eating and drinking
    • Practical info
      • Brochures
      • Contact
  • Inspirations
  • Business
  • Calendar
    • Top events
    • All events
  • Activities
    • Sport and nature
    • Culture and heritage
    • Leisure and entertainment
    • Group activities
    • Gastronomy and terroir

    Must-sees in the region

    Discover truffle

  • Stay
    • Our region
    • Find accommodation
      • Hotels
      • Vacation apartments
      • Campsites and motorhomes
      • Group accomodation
    • Eating and drinking
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Practical info
    • Our region
    • Find accommodation
      • Hotels
      • Vacation apartments
      • Campsites and motorhomes
      • Group accomodation
    • Eating and drinking
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Practical info

    Find accommodation

    Our information points

    Our brochures

  • Inspirations
    • All articles

    North Vaud, your next adventure

    Top 10 hiking routes

  • Events
    • Top events
    • Calendar

    Spring events

    All events

  • Business
  • EN
    • FR
    • DE
    • IT
  • EN
    • FR
    • DE
    • IT

Hiking in and around Orbe

Orbe and the surrounding area offer a wealth of exceptional walks

Grab a rucksack and a water bottle and set off along the hiking trails in and around Orbe. Among the must-sees are the Suchet, which stands proudly at 1588 m, and the Gorges de l’Orbe, the eponymous river of this small town of almost 8,000 inhabitants.

A host of signposted SuisseMobile routes offer you the chance to explore the forests, wine-producing villages and vineyards of the Côtes de l’Orbe or simply the countryside of the Plaine de l’Orbe. Various routes invite visitors and the curious to discover the center of Orbe, through its charming and colorful lanes.

Download the hiking map
Orbe gorges

A 17-kilometre hike in the heart of a gorge full of surprises

Itinerary
Suchet crossing

An emblematic mountain of the region, Le Suchet stands at 1588 m and offers hikers a breathtaking view of the region.

Itinerary
Pied du Jura

Departing from the town of Orbe, this hike takes walkers through the picturesque vineyards of the villages of Valeyres-sous-Rances, Rances and Montcherand before skirting the Orbe to complete a 14 km walk.

Itinerary
Panoramic vineyard

Departing from Orbe, this hike takes in the Côtes de l'Orbe vineyards, including the wine village of Arnex-sur-Orbe, home to a number of cellars.

Itinerary
Orbe and its past

Discover the history of Orbe. Two signposted routes in town allow visitors to discover Orbe's secrets.

Red course
Orbe and its past

Discover the history of Orbe. Two signposted routes in town allow visitors to discover Orbe's secrets.

Yellow course
Nature in the city

From the town center to the river, this walk takes visitors on a discovery of Orbe's biodiversity.

Discover
Montcherand - blue footbridge

Explore the Orbe with this walking tour on two banks.

Discover

Bonus on your Jura outings: alpine chalets

During your cycling or mountain biking outings on the Jura crests, you’ll have the chance to stop for a well-deserved break in one of the many alpine chalets in the region. These little mountain inns offer visitors typical, tasty dishes based on local produce. As many locals do, these chalets serve as a target for outings where comfort is as important as effort. And I promise you, there are plenty of good things to eat and drink in these chalets.

Want to find out more about these local establishments? Read our article here: Alpine chalets in Northern Vaud

Chalets to discover near Orbe

claudejaccard.com

Mathoulaz Chalet

Rances
ico_nv_resto (2)
claudejaccard.com

Suchet Chalet

Rances
ico_nv_resto (2)

Plan your outing

Whether you’re in the area for a day or a longer vacation, think about planning your nature getaway. Don’t forget to pack something suitable for walking, including good shoes, a water bottle and something to replenish your strength. If you decide to go to the heights, in the Jura, an alpine chalet will allow you to enjoy a typical meal with a view over the plain.

To make the most of the region and the many sights to see and discover, there are a number of hotels and parahotels in the Nord Vaud region, where you can find

Finally, our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about hiking in Orbe and the surrounding area.

Find accommodation
Contact our team

You may also be interested in

Hiking in the Vallon du Nozon

Hiking in and around Vallorbe

Hiking in the Balcon du Jura

Contact

Agence ADNV / Office du tourisme du Nord vaudois

Avenue de la Gare 2

1400 Yverdon-les-Bains

T +41 24 423 03 13

tourisme@adnv.ch

Follow us on social media

  • Media
  • Brochures
  • Media
  • Brochures

Subscribe to our newsletter

loader

Email Address*

  • Terms of use
  • Terms of use

A website of the Association for the Development of North of Vaud