Clarmont combines active agriculture and winegrowing with a village chapel, local self-service offerings and several hiking trails. One of the routes passes through a damp forest and cultivated fields, offering views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. When planning, it is worth comparing the routes’ lengths, durations and technical ratings—and looking into the rural accommodation options in the village.
Agriculture, River and History
Agriculture and winegrowing shape Clarmont, and farming is still active. The Morges River runs along the boundaries of Clarmont. A wavy stripe in the coat of arms symbolizes the river. Clarmont once belonged to the lordship of Vufflens. The main road also has a historical connection: remains of a Roman road were discovered during its renovation in 2009.
Hiking Routes by Time and Difficulty
The Ballens–Morges hiking route passes through Clarmont. It is 17.39 kilometres long, takes 4 hours and 6 minutes, and is rated T1, easy. The route passes through a damp forest and across cultivated fields; along the way, there are views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. This hike thus combines a stated duration with a variety of landscapes.
The Morges–Pampigny route also passes through Clarmont. It is listed as 13.24 kilometres long, takes 3 hours and 24 minutes, and is rated T1, easy; it follows good paths. Compared directly, Morges–Pampigny is shorter and takes less time than Ballens–Morges. If you are weighing up how much time to allow for hiking, both routes have specific distances and durations available.
Another route through Clarmont is La Ronde Vaudoise 06. The Vullierens–Yens hiking route also passes through the village; its technical rating is T2, moderate. So, alongside the two routes rated T1, easy, there are also trails with a different technical rating to choose from. Route information may be revised, and trail conditions can change seasonally. Check the latest information and conditions before setting out.
Village Chapel and Local Products
The small village chapel hosts religious services several times a year. It also opens its doors for the village’s Christmas carol singing. As religious and annual programmes may change, confirm dates locally before your visit.
For direct self-service sales, Fiechter VĂ©ronique offers bricelets, meringues, caramel sweets and small biscuits in Clarmont. There is also a farm shop in the village offering direct sales on a self-service basis. These two options add local food offerings to your travel plans without requiring you to plan around a special occasion.
Stay in the Countryside and Plan Your Journey
Accommodation options in Clarmont include a rural guesthouse and bed-and-breakfast rooms. The Viande family’s rural guesthouse is surrounded by fields and offers views of the vineyards and the Alps. When planning your stay, you can choose your type of accommodation and decide how much to focus on the hikes, the village chapel or local products, according to your interests. Check availability for your travel dates.
Clarmont welcomes visitors arriving on foot, by bicycle, car or bus. When planning, you can choose the mode of transport that suits your stay; specific route details are particularly important if you plan to include one of the hikes.
Discover more destinations: Yens, Ecublens Vd, Bière, Cuarnens, Bougy-Villars, Saint-Livres, L'isle Vd, Saint-Sulpice.
For the main travel overview: Morges.
