Ollon Vd: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Ollon Vd
The vineyards of Ollon face south, lie at the foot of the Pre-Alps and benefit from a warm, dry climate influenced by the föhn wind. The «Balades dans le vignoble» experience combines walks through the vineyards of Ollon with wine tastings and culinary specialities from the participating winegrowers. Most winegrowers in Ollon welcome visitors to their wineries for tours and tastings.
Townscape and history
The village of Ollon is grouped around its distinctive bell tower, is surrounded by vineyards and lies at the foot of the mountain. The former municipal offices of Ollon now house the winegrowers' cellar.
The origins of Château de la Roche date back to the early 13th century. Château de la Roche is open to the public for performances, exhibitions, conferences and receptions; group visits can be arranged on request.
Paths and structures
A path leads from the village of St-Triphon to the tower on the hill. The square tower is 18 metres high, and its only door is located nine metres above the ground. Seven walks in Ollon are dedicated to the municipality's architectural heritage and history. The municipality of Ollon also has 13 fountains with a total of 27 basins.
The signposted Sentier des vignes leads through Ollon and can be walked year-round. La Boyarde is a downhill mountain-bike route connecting Bretaye with Ollon and descending more than 1,500 metres in elevation.
Regional surroundings
In the wider region, the Via Francigena is regarded as a cultural, heritage-related and spiritual pilgrimage route connecting Canterbury and Rome.
For a stay in Ollon, you can find a hotel.
Further information about the area can be found under Panex.
For the higher-level travel overview: Aigle District.
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