At the foot of the tower, you then continue along the wide tarred forest pathway. At the end of this pathway, turn left and go downhill to your right. At the bottom of the slope, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing next to a bus stop, then a little further along take the path that passes in front of a house with a pale orange façade. The end of this pathway brings you out at the Signal de Sauvabelin look-out post. 10 mins.
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The Tour de Sauvabelin stands 35 metres high and offers a breathtaking panorama from its observation platform. The 360° landscape stretches as far as the eye can see, with the rooftops of Lausanne, the reflections of Lake Geneva, the majestic lines of the Alps and the gentle curves of the Jura, creating a spectacular and soothing picture.
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This vantage point offers a vast panoramic view over the city and its surroundings. You can see: The two towers of the cathedral, Set against the background of the lake.
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This magnificent country park boasts one of the best vantage points in Lausanne. But the panoramic views are by no means the only attribute of the Hermitage. As the setting for an internationally renowned museum and spectacular trees, it blends nature and culture at the same time.
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On the St-Maire Castle esplanade, you can see: a part of the city, Lake Geneva and The Jura Mountains.
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Lausanne's iconic cathedral has towered over the city for more than eight centuries. A masterpiece of Gothic art, it captivates visitors with the harmony of its architecture, the richness of its sculpted details and the serenity it inspires. From its tower, an exceptional panorama opens up over the roofs of the Cité, Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Due to the renovation of the vaults in the south transept, the rose and its stained glass windows will be inaccessible until spring 2027.
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This time the lake and the Alps are absent from the panoramic view. Instead, away to your right, it is the Jura Mountains that are visible.
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This site is one of the most beautiful balconies from which to view the lake.
Here you will find a statue depicting a legendary Helvetian hero equipped with his crossbow: Guillaume Tell. In this ancient city centre square, just a stone's throw from the Church of St. Francis, Montbenon Esplanade offers you an extraordinary range of environments along a stretch of entirely flat ground covering more than half a kilometre, a novelty in Lausanne! -
This site offers a further ample overview of the lakeand on the Alps, which becomes even more impressive the closer you approach. With such scenery, the name “Belvedere College” must have come as a natural and obvious choice for the college located on your right.
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In the heart of the urban area, discover a unique vineyard. Finish by taking in the view from the hill in the botanical gardens. At the heart of the urban area, this council-owned vineyard is one of a kind. It reminds us that for many centuries the lower part of the city was thickly planted with vines.
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Formed by an ancient glacial moraine, this hill offers a unique panoramic vista over Lake Geneva, the mountains and the city.
