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  • Le Chemin Des Moulins

    Le Chemin Des Moulins

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I went for a hike from Le Day down to the Saut du Day before going up towards the Aiguilles de Baume and beyond. In the process I saw six or more wind mills. The hike is 21.71km long, took about 6hr41 1178m of ascent and 895m of descent.Moving time was…

  • A Walk around Duiller

    A Walk around Duiller

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesDuiller is a small village of one thousand one hundred or so people. It is a town that you may cycle or drive through, without ever stopping. That is, unless you know about the lending library. Near the church there is a parking, and by that parking there is a shelter where…

  • Practical Thoughts on Publibike

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    Reading Time: 4 minutesYesterday I finally tested Publibike after years of considering these bikes. There is a paradox. I think nothing of spending three francs, for a coke, rivella, hot chocolate or coffee but the idea of paying 3 CHF to use a bike for a six minute ride is disturbing. I didn’t pay for…

  • The Tour De Romandie Small Reconnaissance Loop

    The Tour De Romandie Small Reconnaissance Loop

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday 60 people went to Morges to cycle the Tour De Romandie Morges stage ahead of the race today. There were two loops, a 90+ kilometre loop for an average speed of 29km/h on the flat and another loop for an average speed of 25 km/h on the flat and a distance…

  • Hiking from Vallorbe to Orbe on Foot.

    Hiking from Vallorbe to Orbe on Foot.

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesHiking from Vallorbe to Orbe is possible by following the foot path that goes along the River Orbe. If the river looks a little slow, and stagnant compared to what you would expect there is a simple reason. There is a hydroelectric dam that is slowing the flow of water. When I…

  • The Morning Bike Ride

    The Morning Bike Ride

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    Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs it is meant to be warmer over the next few days I went for a bike ride this morning, rather than in the afternoon. The rational is that by going for a morning bike ride traffic could have been less. The other reason is that it’s slightly cooler in the…

  • A Two and a Half Hour Walk

    A Two and a Half Hour Walk

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday afternoon I was convinced that I would have a short easy walk, just to get out of the house. In reality I walked from Nyon to Bonmont and back along roads, but also farm paths. I walked this route because I decided that going for a walk would keep me cooler…

  • Walking to La Grotte aux Fées and Bisons

    Walking to La Grotte aux Fées and Bisons

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s good to browse Komoot because sometimes you find nice hikes to enjoy. Today I drove towards Vallorbe and specifically Juraparc. Juraparc is a park with bisons, wolves, alpacas, goats and bears. I saw the goats, the alpacas, the bison and deer. I didn’t look for the bears and wolves. The [hike…

  • From La Sarraz to Romainmotier and Back

    From La Sarraz to Romainmotier and Back

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is possible to walk from La Sarraz to Romainmotier and back with barely any time spent on roads. You can get there by train b taking a train to Renens, and then switching to a train from Renens to La Sarraz. You can also drive to La Sarraz via the motorway…

  • The Lavaux Walk from Puidoux to Vevey

    The Lavaux Walk from Puidoux to Vevey

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesToday I met with a meetup group to walk through the Lavaux vineyards from Puidoux to Vevey and the experience was good. The logistics of buying a train ticket confused me but other than this the experience was good. I was able to catch a train from Nyon to Morges, change in…