Legionnaire's march to discover the Roman wall

May 15, 2022
Avenches - Visits and guided tours

A long walk to discover the Roman enclosure, the largest monument in Aventicum, which permeates the Avench landscape in various forms.

It was also an opportunity to learn more about the legionnaires, its probable builders.
These kilometres of walking end with a small culinary reward illustrating the ordinary meal of these soldiers from another time.

Bring a water bottle
Distance covered: 6km
Duration: 3 hours
Price: CHF 40 per person/CHF 20 for children under 12 years old
Maximum 25 participants
Meeting point: Avenches train station

Please note that no toilets will be available during the walk.

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Office du Tourisme d'Avenches
Place de l'Eglise 3
1580 Avenches - CH

Tel : +41 26 676 99 22

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CHF 40.-
Price for children up to 12 yo.
CHF 20.-

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