Roll out of Yverdon-les-Bains and the castle there sets the tone. The route soon passes Château de Champittet, then follows La Menthue and La Broye on its way to Château de Moudon. After Le Talent comes Château d'Échallens, before L'Orbe leads you home over 88.2 km with 926 m of climbing. A loop of castles and rivers, 99% paved.