Hiking Aigle to Panex to Ollon, Switzerland.

So I kind of chose my own adventure on this one because I got a late start and I knew I didn’t want to hike the original trail I had in mind which you can find here on AllTrails. I wanted to see a little Swiss town and try to get to the other side of the mountain a bit, so that’s what I did. This is a darling little hike, it only takes about an hour to get to Aigle from Lausanne by train, making it an easy endeavor when you don’t have a lot of time. Getting further into the mountains often takes more time, so you use a lot of effort to even start a hike. Anyways, because of the lower elevation, you should be able to hike it most of the year. You get to see loads of vineyards, a beautiful castle, wander through the woods, see some cows and a Swiss village with beautiful potable water wells.

Location: Start in Aigle, Switzerland

Difficulty Level: Moderately difficult - mostly moderate but some parts are steep

Distance and Duration: 10 km / 6.2 mi

Accessibility: This is not an accessible route but if you stick to the road, you could still see similar sights

Elevation Gain: 530 m / 1,737 ft

Trail Type: Point to point

Gear and Equipment: Bring everything you would for a half day/day hike.

Essentials: Always bring the 10 essentials! 

Permits and Fees: No permits or entrance fees for hiking here.

Weather Check: If you are coming from Lac Leman area such as Geneva, Lausanne, or Montreux, it may look different, so always check.

Trailhead Description: Head towards the castle which is towards the mountains closest to you.

Seasons: You can probably hike most of this year round as long as there is no serious snow or ice on the ground.

Scenic Points: The views, the small village of Panex, trees, and tiny troll houses

Challenges: Some of this is road walk, although can be avoided by hiking above the road. At the end of the hike, there is about 10-20 minutes of switchbacks going down that are very steep. If you have shaky knees, try to bring trekking poles or acquire a hiking stick.

Wildlife Encounters: Birds, cows, sheep, goats.