The Chemin des Blés

The Chemin des Blés trail takes you on an eventful journey through countryside and villages. Ideal for agritourism enthusiasts.

Starting in Echallens, about 15 kilometres from Lausanne, the Chemin des Blés trail takes you through 38 villages until you reach Granges-Marnand.

Whether on foot or by bike, this 100 km marked trail takes several days and covers nine themed sites presenting the work carried out by man and beast, and the farming or natural environment. Subjects and activities include: water, essential for life and the farming economy; paths guiding the traveller through the course of history; the animals of our fields or forests; orchards, previously a source of protection and wealth for the village; the history of the soil and stone; rural architecture in its environment; the different facets of wheat; the Gallo-roman millstone quarry and the stories of the chateaux.

All along the trail, you can enjoy a whole host of agritourism attractions and for a well-deserved rest, there are farm teas, restaurants or fixed price lunches and sleeping on the straw or in gites to refresh the hungry and weary travellers.

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