The Signal de Bougy is a viewpoint at an altitude of 707 m above Bougy-Villars, with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Since 1971, it has been home to the Pré-Vert leisure park, a 110-hectare area with games, animals and forest courses.
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Main highlights
- Panoramic view over the Lake Geneva basin, Mont Blanc and the Alps from an altitude of 707 m
- Free-access Pré-Vert park with playgrounds, animal park, mini golf and flower gardens
- Adventure park with 16 courses in the forest, including 5 for ages 4-7, and a zip-line course
Overview
The Signal de Bougy is the highest point in the hills above Bougy-Villars, in the canton of Vaud, between Geneva and Lausanne. It is renowned for its panorama over Lake Geneva and the Alps. As early as the 17th century, the traveller Jean-Baptiste Tavernier compared this view to that of the Bosphorus in Constantinople.
Since 1971, the site has been home to the Pré-Vert park, a 110-hectare leisure park. It is one of Migros’s five parks in Switzerland and the only one in French-speaking Switzerland. Access to the main park is free, while some activities are charged.
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What to see and do
Several viewing points overlook the entire Lake Geneva basin, Mont Blanc and the French, Valais and Fribourg Alps. The Pré-Vert park offers playgrounds suited to different ages, an animal park, basketball and volleyball courts, a mini golf course, flower gardens and picnic areas with lake views.
The adventure park covers a 25,000 m2 forest area. It features 16 courses, including 5 for ages 4-7, as well as an Escal’arbre, a Quick Jump and a course made up entirely of zip lines. Levels range from the youngest children to experienced climbers. Each participant receives training and a harness before setting off.
The site also includes an 18-hole golf course that follows the natural topography of the land, with views over the landscape from several holes.
Practical information
Access : by car or public transport, paid parking on site.
Visit duration : a full day to combine several activities, including 2 to 3 hours for the adventure park.
Audience : families, children aged 4 and over for the adventure park, golfers and sports enthusiasts.
On site : restaurant with panoramic terrace, spaces for groups, seminars and private events.
Visiting tips
Choose a clear day to enjoy the panorama over the Alps. With young children, start with the playgrounds and the animal park. Older children will head for the adventure park and sports grounds.
Bring a picnic : dedicated areas with lake views are available.
Nearby attractions
- The Arboretum du Vallon de l’Aubonne brings together woody species from five continents.
- The Maison de la Rivière in Tolochenaz combines a research station, a permanent exhibition and an educational trail.
- The 13th-century Château de Morges houses a group of museums dedicated to Swiss military history.
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