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Grangettes Observation Tower – Nature Reserve Trail loop from Villeneuve VD

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Grangettes Observation Tower – Nature Reserve Trail loop from Villeneuve VD

Moderate

4.4

(10)

hikers

Grangettes Observation Tower – Nature Reserve Trail loop from Villeneuve VD

02:10

8.57km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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207 m

Villeneuve Promenade and Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful old town center - worth seeing.

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1.13 km

Grangettes Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lookout tower in the Grangettes Nature Reserve, also known as the Grangettes Tower, is ten meters high and offers an excellent all-round view of the Rhone Delta, one of the last protected shorelines on Lake Geneva.

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1.66 km

Nature Reserve Trail

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The hike through this forest and bird sanctuary is unique.

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3.85 km

View of Lake Geneva

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The gravel path ends here and you can walk a little further out to enjoy an even better view of Lake Geneva.

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6.62 km

Bird Observation Hide, Les Grangettes Nature Reserve

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Even if you're not a bird watcher, you'll love this observatory located in the Grangettes nature reserve, a protected area at the mouth of the Rhône into Lake Geneva. On a guided walk, you will discover the amazing variety of birds that live or stop in the wetlands and forests. You will be able to observe more than 250 species of birds, including rare species such as the little bittern, the honey buzzard, the spotted crake and the black-headed gull. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and a bird guide!

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7.82 km

Colorful Row of Houses in Villeneuve

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Picturesque row of houses at the entrance to Villeneuve and the bike path

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8.34 km

View of Lake Geneva from Villeneuve

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful

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8.57 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

2.26 km

1.38 km

844 m

420 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.72 km

2.26 km

471 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

13°C

6°C

16 %

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Grangettes Observation Tower – Nature Reserve Trail loop from Villeneuve VD

Villeneuve Promenade and Sculptures

Grangettes Observation Tower

Nature Reserve Trail

View of Lake Geneva

Bird Observation Hide, Les Grangettes Nature Reserve

Colorful Row of Houses in Villeneuve

View of Lake Geneva from Villeneuve

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