Yvorne combines viticulture on the slopes of the Vaud Chablais with a well-preserved rural village character and trails through the vineyards. When planning your visit, it is worth considering the different scales, from local circular trails to the Sentier des Vignes, which connects Yvorne with St-Maurice.
Vineyards and Landscape
The vineyards lie on sunny slopes in the Vaud Chablais. They are integrated into Yvorne’s historic settlement pattern and, in places, are bounded by high rubble-stone walls. The steep vineyard slope includes terraced plots; cultivated land and winegrowers’ houses lie in the background.
West of the municipality, below the RhĂ´ne Valley, lies Clos de la George: an 8-hectare wine-growing area with terraced vineyards, entirely enclosed by walls. The former manor house, Maison Blanche, stands on a rise amid farmland, vineyards, forests and pastures. It was built between 1609 and 1611 on the site of an older building; the estate includes a main house, several outbuildings and a park.
The Château Maison Blanche vineyard covers 8 hectares and lies on steep terraces. Its soils were enriched with limestone and Alpine sediments by the 1584 landslide. The estate ages its wines in oak barrels in its cellars. Estate tours and tastings of its Crus are available by appointment.
Wineries and Tastings
Domaine Dillet also offers a firsthand look at Yvorne’s winegrowing. During a visit, guests learn more about the winemaker’s work, winemaking and the estate’s philosophy. The offer includes a cellar tour followed by a wine tasting.
Circular Trails and a Long-Distance Wine Route
The circular trail A travers le vignoble loops around the Yvorne vineyard and offers views of the plain and the Dents-du-Midi. The Circuit de Drapel N°1 is a 7.2-kilometre circular hiking trail through vineyards and forest that leads to the higher parts of Yvorne. It offers panoramic views of Aigle. The hike is listed as taking 2 hours and 15 minutes, with 362 metres of ascent and descent.
The Sentier des Vignes is a longer route through the vineyards of the Chablais: from Yvorne, it passes through Aigle, Ollon, Bex and Lavey before reaching St-Maurice. The route is 30 kilometres long; the estimated walking time is nine hours. As a wine tourism route, it links wine cellars and major tourist attractions in the region on foot. Along the way, 19 totems explain the history of winegrowing. Winemakers may offer tastings of their wines at the cellars.
The Sentier des Vignes is marked and accessible year-round. Its gentle gradient makes it suitable for everyone; there are also public transport alternatives for the route. Before setting off, check route details, trail conditions and the availability of tastings at the wine cellars.
Village History and Architectural Heritage
A rockslide destroyed Yvorne in 1584. The village was rebuilt a few metres to the southeast, retaining its hamlet-based structure. A temple in Yvorne dates from 1835–1838. The Reformed church on Rue du Collège is listed as a protected monument.
Other protected heritage includes the Fontaine de la Croisée, dating from 1792; a fountain from 1847 in Les Rennauds; and a Roman road recorded at Clos de l'Abbaye. Festivities also have a place in the annual calendar: the Abbaye des Mousquetaires and the sister association Abbaye de l'Union usually hold a shooting event and a festival each year. Check the dates if you would like to plan your trip around them.
Yvorne is one of the partner municipalities of AILYOS Art & Nature. The art trail is redesigned every year; the works and dates vary with each edition. The exhibition is presented through trilingual texts on the sculptures in French, English and German, as well as QR codes with information about the artists and the exhibition as a whole.
Nature and Biodiversity
A former gravel pit in Yvorne became an ecologically valuable body of water with a species-rich flora. Animal species are found there year-round, seasonally or during their migrations. The final assessment of Yvorne Grandeur Nature points to rich, diverse and, at the same time, fragile biodiversity. The project aims to involve the public through eco-wine tourism and encourage responsible consumption.
There are also specific achievements to put in context: by the end of 2025, biotopes had been created within the vineyards on 26 percent of the designated area.
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