Vaud

Geography

The canton stretches from Lake Neuchâtel in the north, where it borders the canton of Neuchâtel to Lake Geneva in the south, bordering the canton of Geneva, Haute-Savoie (lake border with France) and canton of Valais. On the Jura ranges in the west, the canton borders the French départements of Ain, Jura, and Doubs. In the east, it borders canton of Fribourg and canton of Bern. The total area is 3,212 km².

Related Topics:
Lake Neuchâtel - Canton of Neuchâtel - Lake Geneva - Canton of Geneva - Haute-Savoie - France - Canton of Valais - Jura ranges - Départements - Ain - Jura - Doubs - Canton of Fribourg - Canton of Bern

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In the north, there is an exclave containing Avenches surrounded by canton of Fribourg and Lake Neuchâtel. On the other hand, there are two enclaves of the canton of Fribourg, as well as two enclaves of the canton of Geneva, that are surrounded by the canton of Vaud.

Related Topics:
Avenches - Canton of Fribourg - Lake Neuchâtel - Canton of Geneva

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The areas in the southeast are mountainous, part of the Swiss Alps. The Diablerets with 3,210m are part of these mountains. There are significant glaciers in these mountains, home to some well-known ski resorts, such as Les Diablerets and Leysin. The central area of the canton, in contrast, constitutes of moraines and is thus hilly. There are plains along the lakes.

Related Topics:
Swiss Alps - Diablerets

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