Les Ecovets - Panex - Plan d'Esserts - Ollon
This walk takes you through varied scenery, the pretty village of Panex and the equally charming village of Ollon surrounded by vines.
At Les Ecovets, you can have a break at the restaurant of the same name and enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Geneva in the distance if it’s a clear day. You then follow the road then the forest path towards Panex. After the village, you head for Ollon, through green meadows and forest paths. The end of the walk takes you through the vineyards of Ollon to the village.
Technical data
- Start point
- Chesières
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Duration
- Variable
- Difference in height
- 168 Metres
- Difficulty
- Medium
Documents
Summer hiking map (application/pdf)
Along your way
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Restaurant des EcovetsChesières
With its spectacular location on the hills of Chesières, Les Ecovets restaurant with its cosy, authentic ambiance is open all year. This large chalet has a fantastic terrace which can seat up to 80 covers.
The fairy grotto of PanexPanex
Caves at the entrance to Panex, in the Prealps, called the Creux d'Enfer or Grotte aux Fées.
The Ollon wine-producing districtOllon
In its south-facing location at the foot of the Prealps, the hillside Ollon Vineyards benefit from a hot and dry climate, influenced by the foehn.
Artisans vignerons d'OllonOllon
Members of Les Artisans Vignerons d'Ollon winemakers association open up their cellars for groups of over 10 people. Booking required.