Bettens, a region in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, is situated on the Swiss plateau within the Gros-de-Vaud area. Its landscape is characterized by gently sloping terrain, forests, and countryside, nestled between the Venoge and Talent river basins. Natural features like the Pra Gouma and Malomba streams, along with the Lac Coffy natural reserve, contribute to a varied environment suitable for several sports like gravel biking, road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and more. This rural setting provides diverse backdrops for…
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18
riders
24.2km
01:57
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.5km
02:04
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.4km
01:28
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160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.0
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93
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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68
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47.7km
02:15
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
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56.6km
02:37
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

26
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30.7km
01:25
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
hikers
12.0km
03:13
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
6.37km
01:43
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
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4.78km
01:15
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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7.08km
02:01
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
riders
29.0km
02:17
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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407
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45.6km
04:06
740m
740m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

13
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36.5km
02:52
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9
riders
32.7km
02:17
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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24
riders
23.6km
01:28
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.1km
01:02
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
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38.6km
03:16
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
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48.3km
03:08
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
runners
12.7km
01:19
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.21km
00:51
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.43km
00:40
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
11.6km
01:13
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bettens offers a variety of outdoor activities including Gravel biking, Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 8 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from more than 27,000 visitors.
Bettens provides opportunities for gravel biking, with routes that may include both paved and unpaved segments. These routes traverse forests and rural landscapes. For more information, consult the Gravel biking around Bettens guide.
Bettens features several road cycling routes with well-paved surfaces and varying elevations. Popular options include the "Étang du Bois Neuf loop from Les Ripes" and the "Route de la Maladaire loop from Etagnières." These routes explore the Vaud countryside. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Bettens guide.
The Bettens region offers a variety of hiking trails, including segments of the historic Via Francigena. Other paths include loops like "Cave – Refuge du Talent loop from Les Ripes," which is approximately 7.5 miles (12.0 km) long. These trails provide accessible paths through forests and open fields. Explore options with the Hiking around Bettens guide.
Bettens offers mountain biking opportunities within its diverse landscape of forests and countryside. There are 5 mountain biking routes available in the region. For detailed information on these trails, refer to the MTB Trails around Bettens guide.
Outdoor routes in Bettens have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,700 users. Over 27,000 visitors have explored the region's 8 routes.
Bettens is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, forests, and countryside. Key natural features include the Pra Gouma and Malomba streams, which are tributaries of the Venoge river. The region also hosts the natural reserve of Lac Coffy to the east of the village.
Bettens offers diverse terrain suitable for various activity levels, including accessible paths for hiking and cycling. The region's rural setting and varied landscapes can accommodate family outings. Specific routes or guides for family-friendly options can be found by exploring the available guides for hiking and cycling.
Bettens offers several traffic-free cycling options for various bike types. Guides are available for traffic-free bike rides around Bettens for mountain biking, road cycling, and touring cycling. These routes provide quieter experiences away from main roads.
The official website for the municipality of Bettens is www.commune-bettens.ch. For direct communication, the main phone number for the municipality is 021 882 54 50.
Bettens is situated on the Swiss plateau within the Gros-de-Vaud region, featuring gently sloping terrain. The landscape includes a mix of forests and open countryside, with varied surfaces suitable for different activities like cycling and hiking. The region is nestled between the Venoge and Talent river basins.

