The truffle raises many questions: its edible varieties, the species of mychorizable trees, truffle-growing techniques, cavage, production methods, the education and indispensable collaboration of the truffle dog, and so on. All these questions are answered during the guided tour of the Truffière Didactique in Bonvillars (VD).
Thanks to the ‘1st Truffle Region in Switzerland’ Association and the Compagnons de la Truffe Vaudoise, Europe’s first educational truffle farm has come into being. An idyllic location, at the foot of the Bonvillars vineyards, 14km from Yverdon-les-Bains, the 6,000 m² plot overlooks Lake Neuchâtel. The truffle plantation comprises 12 species and more than 240 trees, which were planted in 2016 once they had been mychorizised.
The tour is led by a truffle-growing expert who is a member of one of the truffle associations and the point of contact for all questions about this endearing and mysterious mushroom.
The tour lasts around two hours and ends with a small snack served near the truffle field with some local produce.
Dates for the 2025 tours :
Saturday 21 June, 10am
Wednesday 16 July, 2pm
Saturday 30 August, at 10am
Wednesday 24 September, at 2pm
Saturday 25 October, at 10am
Wednesday 19 November, 2pm
Saturday 10 December, 10am
All tours are in French. English, German and Italian are also available on request.
– Additional tours can be organized on request during the truffle season, from September to January.
– Equipment: good shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The tour continues even in bad weather.
– Note: dogs are not allowed, even on a leash.
– Participants: maximum 20 (minimum 6).
– Online registration and payment required up to 72 hours before the start of the tour.
– Truffle development is largely dependent on natural and meteorological factors. In the event of a truffle shortage, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the tour in order to maintain the quality of the service provided.
Agence ADNV / Office du tourisme du Nord vaudois
Avenue de la Gare 2
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
T +41 24 423 03 13
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