Savigny – Hiking, Nature and Local History

Savigny is in the Lavaux-Oron district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Hiking trails in the wider surrounding region may also play a role when choosing a destination.

Compare hiking routes by distance and time

Loop trail No. 3, “La Forge–Tantérine,” starts in the center of Savigny. The route is 7.8 kilometers long and takes around two to two hours and 15 minutes. One scenic highlight is the view of the Fribourg, Vaud and French Alps.

Loop trail No. 4, “Les Refuges,” covers nine kilometers, follows forest paths and roads, and takes around two hours and 15 minutes to two hours and 30 minutes. Loop trail No. 5, “Borne à l’Ours,” is seven kilometers long; it also follows forest paths and roads. The estimated time is around one hour and 45 minutes to two hours. Highlights include La Borne à l’Ours and the Crêt Tornire viewpoint.

By comparison, No. 5 has the shortest stated distance and time range, while No. 4 has the longest distance and the latest time window. No. 3 offers a different focus: it starts in the town center, and its views take in three named Alpine regions. The distances and approximate time estimates help you compare the options described when planning your day.

Another documented and signposted loop trail runs through the Savigny area. It was created for the municipality’s 200th anniversary, opened on April 20, 2026, and is available on SuisseMobile. Eight information boards with QR codes provide access to video clips and explanatory texts. This loop trail combines walking with additional information along the way.

Nature and Local History

The forests of Savigny are open to the public for recreational use. Étang du Grézaley is considered an ecologically important area; the pond and its surroundings support the reproduction and preservation of a significant amphibian population. Thus, the forests’ expressly stated recreational use and the pond’s ecological function are two distinct nature-related themes.

Local history can also be traced through specific dates. The name Savigny first appears in 1228 in the form “Savinie” in the Cartulaire de Lausanne. A decree of the Grand Council of the canton of Vaud legally established Savigny as an independent municipality on May 17, 1823, through the division of the municipality of Lutry. The separation deed between Lutry and Savigny was signed on March 22, 1825. The dates mark two steps: the decree establishing the municipality legally and the subsequent signing of the deed.

Savigny also participates in the Carte cultissime. It gives young people aged 18 to 25 free access to culture.

Local Amenities and Regional Orientation

The Arpège building at La Branche houses a restaurant open to the public. La Branche’s grocery shop sells, among other things, fruit, vegetables and milk from the site’s farm, promoting short supply chains. At La Grangette – Laiterie de Savigny, you’ll find a selection of Vaud products; at the cheese counter, you can get cheese to your liking. As opening details may change, check them before visiting.

Bus route 10.360 serves Savigny and connects, among other places, Epalinges, Lausanne, Mézières, Servion, Mollie-Margot and La Sallaz. Check the current timetable before travelling.

In the wider region around Savigny, hiking trails run through Lavaux between Lutry and Vevey, through vineyards, along the lake and to viewpoints. The terraced vineyards of Lavaux are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Route des Grands Crus de Lavaux is divided into eight stages.

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