The gorges of Covatannaz

Leaving from the station of Sainte-Croix, the hike starts by following the marked route alongside the railway line. The hike continues across open pastures before leading into the midst of the forest running alongside the river Arnon. Over the course of time, this river that shaped the gorges of Covatannaz and its impressive cliffs. The trail then leads downward, keeping pace with large and sets of rapids and cascades before arriving at the site of Fontanet with its vast clearing, an ideal place to appreciate while having a picnic.

A few metres higher up, walkers will come to a road junction giving access to Baulmes after an extra 2 km, or follow the signs to Vuiteboeuf. From there, the panoramic train ‘Travys’ takes the hikers back to Sainte-Croix via Baulmes, or Yverdon-les-Bains.

Due to works at the wastewater treatment plant and construction traffic, part of the walking route will be diverted from July 2026 to July 2027. Please follow the signs along the route. You can view the diversion on SwitzerlandMobility.