The Canal d'Entreroches: a nature trail and its daffodils, near Eclépens

A historic canal along a nature trail

Between Eclépens and La Sarraz, the Canal d'Entreroches trail runs along the remains of a 17th-century canal (dug between 1638 and 1648), which was once meant to link Lake Neuchâtel to Lake Geneva. Today, it's an easy nature loop of 3.7 km (1 hour's walk), with interpretive panels. In spring, the Mormont area is covered with carpets of wild daffodils. A rustic and instructive walk, perfect as a family.

What your children will discover

Children walk along the water, discover the surprising history of this old canal and, in spring, cross real fields of daffodils. The panels tell the place's past in a simple way. It's a walk that blends nature, history and fresh air, easy to do with young children.

What you do and the atmosphere on site

You follow the waymarked loop, on gravel and forest paths, with picnic areas for a break. The atmosphere is calm and bucolic. In spring (in March and April, peaking in the second half of March), the daffodils are the great spectacle; the rest of the fine season, the trail stays pleasant and shaded.

Before you go

• Recommended age: as a family from age 4 (an easy loop)
• Distance: 3.7 km (1 hour's walk), a loop
• Price: free
• What to bring: good shoes; a picnic (picnic areas provided)
• Daffodils: in March and April, peaking in the second half of March (Mormont area)
• Start: from Eclépens or La Sarraz (CFF stations nearby)
• Best season: spring (daffodils), until autumn

Parents' tips

• In spring, don't miss the carpets of daffodils (March and April, peaking in the second half of March).
• An easy 3.7 km loop: suitable for young children.
• Picnic areas dot the route.
• Don't pick the daffodils: picking is forbidden, the flower is protected.
• Easy access from the stations of Eclépens or La Sarraz.

Useful information

• Route: loop ~3.7 km between Eclépens and La Sarraz
• Start: Eclépens or La Sarraz (CFF stations nearby)
• Price: free
• Daffodils: in March and April, peaking in the second half of March
• Best season: from spring to autumn

Why we recommend it

Because it's an easy and original nature walk: a trail along a historic canal, dotted with panels, and in spring superb carpets of daffodils. A free and accessible loop, perfect for a family outing in the open air.

In a nutshell

An easy 3.7 km nature loop along a 17th-century canal, between Eclépens and La Sarraz, with daffodils in spring: a free family walk.