Le sentier des Fumas

Along this forest path, you will discover the curiosities of the forest with the help of 10 didactic panels.

This walk is entirely in the forest. You will discover 10 didactic panels that will provide you with answers to your curiosity. They describe the forest with its species, remarkable trees, forest management and marshes. Departure near the refuge of the Fontaine des Chasseurs de Yens, on the Yens-Ballens road. Why Fumas: In 1628, bad weather destroyed almost all the crops. In order to have something to eat, the villagers of Yens went to collect acorns in the forest. They roasted them so they could grind them and make bread out of them. During this operation, thick smoke came out of the chimneys. That is why people nicknamed the villagers of Yens "Fumas". A nickname they still wear today.

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Town: Yens

Distance: 13 km

Duration: 2h30

Difference in height: 367 Metres

Difficulty: Easy

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Commune de Yens
Yens
In former times the village of Yens was part of the baronage of Aubonne. During the Middle Ages a family of knights, bearing the name of the place, lived there. Yens can be discovered on a stroll through its forests full of different varieties of trees and mushrooms, by following the “Fumas” Trail and by going through the vinyard.
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5037

Cave Jean-Daniel Coeytaux
Yens
The vineyard of the Coeytaux family lies in the village of Yens, above Morges. Out of six hectares of grape varieties, Jean-Daniel and Sylvie Coeytaux produce the famous Chasselas, as well as a dozen other wines. The cellar is open for wine tastings each Saturday morning or by appointment.
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6920

Auberge de la Croix d'Or
Yens
Since late 2012, the young couple has taken over the Yens communal hostel and has already proven itself. Indeed, the restaurant has already received many awards, including a score of 14/20 at the prestigious Gault & Millau in 2018.
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