Vuiteboeuf is in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. There are several ways to plan a stay here: short walks at the foot of the Rapilles, the La Boulatannaz trail in the Gorges de Covatannaz, longer routes with significant elevation gain, and village and transport history. Options range from leisurely strolls to challenging mountain hikes; when planning your day, consider whether nature, a sporting challenge or local history should take priority.

Hiking between the forest and the Jura slopes

The La Boulatannaz hike can also be done uphill from Vuiteboeuf to Sainte-Croix. The playful La Boulatannaz trail has ten stations in the Gorges de Covatannaz, starts at the Arnon River and stretches for approximately two kilometres. Individual installations may change.

At the foot of the Rapilles, a short hike leads from the road between Baulmes and Vuiteboeuf past a group of very old beech trees. The Rapilles-Covatannaz forest reserve has steep slopes, rocky escarpments and extensive limestone scree slopes; among its specialised forest communities, dry beech forests predominate. On the hiking trail that climbs the wooded slopes of the Côte de Vuiteboeuf, you can see deep hollow ways, cart tracks cut into the rock and retaining walls. Five interpretive panels along a hiking trail shed light on the development of transport at this important crossing of the Jura range.

Mountain scenery around Vuiteboeuf

Near Vuiteboeuf are the Gorges de Covatannaz, Le Chasseron and the Aiguilles de Baulmes; the terrain ranges from valley trails to challenging mountain climbs. A selection of hikes in the area includes 17 trails, from easy walks and moderate hikes to challenging mountain climbs. The Gorges de Covatannaz feature rock formations and the Cascades du Covatanne waterfalls.

A challenging circular hike to the summit of Chasseron is also listed nearby. It covers 15.2 kilometres and has more than 1,000 metres of elevation gain. The Trail 11K Vuiteboeuf starts at Vuiteboeuf railway station and is an 11-kilometre trail-running route with 695 metres of elevation gain. The Chasseron loop is 4.2 kilometres longer and has more elevation gain. Check the Trail 11K route details before setting off.

Traces of local history

Twenty-one medallions scattered throughout the village tell the story of Vuiteboeuf; the installations along the cultural trail may change. Five interpretive panels along a hiking trail shed light on the development of transport at this important crossing of the Jura range. When the Saint-Pierre church was demolished in 1907, only the bell tower remained.

Getting there and choosing activities

From Yverdon, you can reach Vuiteboeuf or Sainte-Croix on a panoramic Travys train. Check the timetable for your travel date so you can factor the journey into your plans.

Karting de Vuiteboeuf offers booking packages for groups of eight or more, or for events. Group size is therefore a practical point to consider if you would like to include this activity in your stay.

Discover more destinations: Le Lieu, Le Sentier, La Praz, Le Chenit, Montagny-Près-Yverdon, Bonvillars, Vugelles-La Mothe, Donneloye.

For the regional travel overview: Northern Vaud Jura.