Sports & Leisure
The beautiful natural setting of our area is particularly well-suited for relaxation and open-air activities, mainly for horse riding, hiking and cycling. Mainly Golf benefits a lot from our hilly and wooded ladscape. Climbers in search of an adrenaline rush can scale the Sottens tower, highest point on the Vaud plateau.
Sports facilities
Assent to National Transmitter Sottens (Sottens)
The easily accessible viewpoint of this historic landmark is situated at 900 m above sea level. Gecko Escalade will guide you to the top of the historic 125 m high antenna.
Bike trails
Atienza Loop
- Distance : 35 km
- Length : 4h40
- Start : Moudon
- End : Moudon
- Difficulty :
- Height difference : 706 m
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Discover the hilly landscapes of the region with the strengths of your calves, thanks to this loop inaugurated by the regional of the stage, former professional cyclist and RTS consultant Daniel Atienza. Get in the saddle and set off on the picturesque roads around Moudon, Thierrens and Lucens.
Horseback Riding
Broye Ponies (Curtilles)
Besides courses leading to an equestrian certificate, this pony club offers pony games, horse jumping courses, holiday internships and activities under six years of age.
Bike trails
Country loop
- Distance : 86km
- Length : 10h
- Start : Moudon
- End : Moudon
- Difficulty :
- Height difference : 1398m
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An 86-kilometre loop through the Broye countryside, Gros-de-Vaud and Jorat: rural landscapes and quiet roads that will charm sports enthusiasts.
Sports facilities
CPRP - Motorcycle Training Centre (Moudon)
With its indoor and outdoor tracks, the CPRP is all year round very well equipped for motorcycle and cross-country quad beginners. Vehicles and equipment are at your disposition. Suitable for children from 5 years.
Horseback Riding
Equitavie (Praratoud)
Through Equitavie, Cindy Richard, Akita equestrian trainer, offers individual guidance with the horse. Riding lessons and courses for adults and children, group courses, discovery of free riding. For beginners, advanced or experienced riders. Lessons take place at Equitavie, or in the stable of your choice in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Sports facilities
Fitness Trails (Moudon, Lucens, Mézières, Oron)
The four regional fitness trails, classified as medium to difficult, stretch over an area of 10 km. Their 60 exercise points overcome an altitude of 240 metres, which corresponds to an effort of 12.4 km.
Bike trails
From churches to chapels
- Distance : 23 km
- Length : 2h15
- Start : Moudon
- End : Moudon
- Difficulty :
- Height difference : 230m
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Over the centuries, numerous churches and chapels with different architectural styles and characteristics have been built in the region, including the church in Syens and the chapel of Sainte-Agnès in Lucens.
Bike trails
From the heights of Moudon to the Jorat
- Distance : 31km
- Length : 3h20
- Start : Moudon
- End : Moudon
- Difficulty :
- Height difference : 688
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This bike ride takes you from village to village and lets you discover the rich rural heritage of the region.
Sports facilities
Gecko Climbing (Sottens)
Some 1000 m2 of vertical climbs, a blocking room and a children’s wall are the attractions of this indoor climbing centre for all friends of this sport. In addition to a number of courses and outside activities, Gecko organises a vertiginous climb to the top of the Sottens antenna.
Sports facilities
Grand-Pré Swimming Pool (Moudon)
The swimming pool on the banks of river Broye offers three pools, a long water slide and a playground. Its setting, outside the city centre in a tranquil and green area close to public transport, is ideal for recreation.
Sports facilities
L’Ochette Swimming Pool (Moudon)
This indoor swimming pool, located within a school campus, is open to the public outside school hours. Aqua gym, aqua-cycling and swimming lessons.
Horseback Riding
La Perraire Horse Farm (Cremin)
The Perraire horse farm is open all year round for horseback and pony riding with family, friends or alone through the green and gently sloping countryside. An interesting feature is its former barn which has been turned into a workshop-art gallery.
Ball games
Lawn Minigolf (Cremin)
Combining the simple rules of minigolf, golf holes and the clubs of swingolf, this unusual outdoor game is played on 2 courses with a total of 27 holes, in a beautiful setting with a magnificent view of the Pre-Alps.
Sports facilities
Moudon Ice Rink (Moudon)
The Moudon ice rink is under the Grenette. Entrance is free, only skate rental is charged.
Sports facilities
Mountain Bike Trail with Obstacles (Cremin)
No less than 13 obstacles line this 5.7 km trail through forest and meadow. The individual posts with their three levels of difficulty have been tested and rated by mountain bike champion Georges Luthi.
Bike trails
On the banks of the Broye
- Distance : 21km
- Length : 1h50
- Start : Moudon
- End : Moudon
- Difficulty :
- Height difference : 118m
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The Broye, the emblematic river that gives its name to the region, guides you along this quiet ride along the water's edge.
Autres
One world, On bike, One dream (Lucens)
One world, One bike, One dream - Touring Bike Rental makes independent bike travel accessible to everyone.
Created by a passionate of bike travel, this company specialized in the rental of travel bikes & camping equipment organizes unique experiences on 2 wheels.
Ball games
Swin-Golf (Cremin)
An inexpensive family sport. It’s played like golf, but relaxedly in a stupendous landscape – after a mere 15 minutes of entertaining introduction.
Sports facilities
Tennis Sports Centre (Granges-près-Marnand)
With two squash, two badminton and three indoor tennis courts, this centre welcomes both members and guest players. Cloakrooms, showers and parking are free of charge.
Bike trails
The Broye countryside by bike
- Distance : 24 km
- Length : 3h25
- Start : Moudon
- End : Moudon
- Difficulty :
- Height difference : 582m
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Enjoy a ride through the picturesque landscapes of the Broye, breathtaking panoramas included.
Autres
The Broye valley by e-bike (Moudon)
Moudon Région Tourisme and One World One Bike One Dream offer cycling, nature and heritage enthusiasts the opportunity to discover the Broye valley by electric bike.
Sports facilities
Vintage Tours (Moudon)
The Vintage Tours association proposes initiations to the driving of a vintage side-car and rides with driver.
Ball games
Vuissens Golf Club (Vuissens)
The famous golf architect Jeremy Pern designed the golf court in a little valley next to the 13th century chateau Vuissens. The charming 18-hole course on 52 hectares of land is bordered by forests, offers various ponds and a natural stream.