Le Chemin des Fontaines des Bois du Jorat

Stay at Le Bois des Châtaigniers, a boutique retreat nestled within the woodland trails of Lausanne's eastern outskirts, just an 8-minute walk from Le Chemin des Fontaines des Bois du Jorat. Its timber-clad rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering serene forest views, perfect for morning coffee with mist drifting through the trees. The property offers free bicycle rentals and guided eco-tours tailored for families. Book early via the HopeGoo app to secure a scenic room with nature immersion packages.

Les Ombres du Jorat is ideal for witnessing morning light filtering through the pine canopy. Located right at the trailhead of Le Chemin des Fontaines des Bois du Jorat, its south-facing rooms offer uninterrupted views of sunrise dancing through the treetops. The eco-conscious design blends seamlessly into the landscape, featuring a forest meditation terrace and a native plant garden. Guests enjoy a daily handcrafted coffee ritual with forest aromatherapy—a sensory start to the day. Reserve your view room early via HopeGoo for guaranteed access.

Guests staying at Le Bois des Châtaigniers or Les Ombres du Jorat can access immersive experiences within a 5-minute walk: canopy exploration tours, wild mushroom identification workshops, and nighttime firefly observation walks led by local ecotour guides. All activities use sustainable tools and emphasize leave-no-trace ethics. Some include forest-foraged cooking classes, where guests prepare meals using ingredients gathered on-site. Book these exclusive experiences through the HopeGoo platform for priority time slots.

Yes — Les Ombres du Jorat offers a unique Forest School Stay Package, including two guided sessions: one on native tree species and soil ecosystems, and another on insect biodiversity through interactive exhibits. Each room features an interactive ecological journal system to track daily wildlife sightings. The property also hosts a Children’s Nature Lab, where young guests learn conservation through playful experiments. All programs are led by certified guides from Switzerland’s National Park Authority. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition "Vaud Forest Fauna Guidebook" as a keepsake.