4a Via Jacobi Stage 17 Lausanne – Rolle

The route 4a Via Jacobi Stage 17 Lausanne – Rolle in Vaud-Reformation (canton of Waadt) is 32 km long, takes around 8.4 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.

Best season: ganzjaehrig
  • Route: 4a Via Jacobi Stage 17 Lausanne – Rolle
  • Region: Vaud-Reformation (Kanton Waadt)
  • Theme: Historical Hikes
  • Distance: 32 km
  • Walking time: 8.4 h
  • Ascent: 300 m
  • Difficulty (SAC scale): T1
  • Terrain: Wanderland-Route 4 · nationales Netz · SAC T1
  • Highlights along the route: Place de la Cathédrale, Esplanade de Montbenon, Colline du Languedoc, Esplanade du Château, Château de Morges, Château de Saint-Prex, Château La Gordanne, Château de Vidy, Ruine, Horloge de la Palud, Grand Tour of Switzerland Foto Spot, Crêt de Montriond, Signal de Sauvabelin, Le Monteiron, Esplanade Bonaparte, Place du Sorbier, Château de Rolle, Château Saint-Maire, Château de Préverenges, Château de Dorigny, Château d’Allaman, Château de Rochefort, Château de Valency, Château de Beaulieu, Roman-Dessous, Roman-Dessus, Château de Lully, Château de Renens-sur-Roche, Château d’Echichens, Château d’Ouchy, Château d’Étoy, Château de Vufflens, Château de Denens, Tour Haldimand, Grotte, Salle du Bletru, Lucioles, Tour néogothique, Kid’z Club, Ânes en bronze, Les animaux magiques, Salto Trampoline, Water ball, Carrousel, Jeux de sable et d’eau, Petit train, Les bateaux-bouées, Family Coaster, Circuit le mans

4a Via Jacobi Stage 17 Lausanne – Rolle

Difficulty comparison

T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6

This route (T1) sits in the lower third of the SAC scale (T1–T6).

What does the SAC difficulty mean?
T1 Hiking Well-cleared, marked path, no risk of falling.
T2 Mountain hiking Continuous trail, can be steep, sure-footedness needed.
T3 Demanding mountain hiking Trail not always visible, exposed sections with possible fall risk.
T4 Alpine hiking Trail often absent, demanding terrain, head for heights needed.
T5 Demanding alpine hiking Trail mostly absent, exposed terrain, alpine experience required.
T6 Difficult alpine hiking No trail, very exposed, sometimes glaciers, utmost sure-footedness required.

Tip: download the GPX track in advance or use the SagaTrail app – mobile reception in the Swiss mountains is often patchy, and the app gives you the map and legend offline as well.

Download GPX track

Elevation profile

Hoehenprofil 527 m 373 m 0 km 26.5 km

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the hike 4a Via Jacobi Stage 17 Lausanne – Rolle take?

The route is 32 km long, takes about 8.4 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.

Is this route suitable for children?

Yes, with SAC grade T1/T2 this route is generally manageable with children too.

Is there a GPX track to download?

Yes, you can download the GPX track directly further up this page and use it in your navigation app.

Which legend belongs to this route?

This route is linked to the legend “Die Helvetier und die Römer” – you can find the full story in the Legends section of SagaTrail.

What is the best season for this route?

The best season for this route is: ganzjaehrig.

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