Vaud · Mountain biking

Route des Censières

1.5 mi
round trip: 237 ft
climb: Intermediate
difficulty: Out and back
route

Route des Censières is a mountain biking route in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, about 5.4 miles from the town of Pully. It is a short, out-and-back ride of roughly 1.5 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 237 feet to a high point of 3,015 feet. The climb is moderate, and the route is rated as such. The ride is compact, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the area. The trail reaches its highest point around 3,015 feet, and the total gain and loss are each about 237 feet, so the route works well for a quick outing. Pra Collet campground sits about 1.5 miles away, and the Refuge des Quatre Croisées is about 2.6 miles off. For more riding, the Sentier du Talent mountain biking route is about 3.3 miles away, and the Tour de Gourze summit is about 4.9 miles away.

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Tour de Gourze

~8 min drive

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Chutes de Chavanettes

~9 min drive

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Plage des Rives du Lac

~10 min drive

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Camping de Moudon

~12 min drive

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