Sport
The Canton of Vaud’s vast regional variety offers a fantastic playground to fans of physical activities and thrills. Snow and water sports, hiking, dancing, cycling, canyoning, and paragliding: this huge comprehensive offer will delight children and adults, both in summer and winter. The canton, which is also a major venue for international sports, is proud to offer the ideal conditions to athletes of all levels so they can practise their discipline.
Bike, mountain bike and gravel bike
In the Canton of Vaud, fans of two-wheelers get around! About twenty marked routes of various levels take bikers across a multitude of landscapes: from soothing lakes and demanding mountain passes to the countryside and vineyards. The versatile gravel bike, a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike, is perfect for exploring the region by pedalling. To make these adventures available to all, most sports shops in the region have all types of bicycles and e-bikes for hire.
Hikes and walks
In summer and winter, the Canton of Vaud offers many excursion possibilities. Presenting varying lengths and degrees of difficulty, these trails invite occasional and seasoned walkers to explore all facets of the canton, offering moments of nature, surpassing oneself, and revitalising. To make these outings a 100% sustainable experience, the departure and arrival areas of these routes are easily accessible by public transport.
Winter sports
Connecting Lake Geneva to the Alpine summits and the high Jura plateaus, the Canton of Vaud stretches over a varied territory with surprising resources. From the first snowfall, the region turns into a white paradise that offers surprises for anyone looking for new experiences. From snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to vertiginous sledding descents, snowboarding and skiing, all winter sports are within walking distance.
Discover other ideas for activities in the Canton of Vaud
