Morges sits on the north shore of Lake Geneva between Lausanne and Geneva, with its castle by the harbour and the Alps of Savoy rising across the water. Just east of the town, at a place called Les Roseaux, the reeds, archaeologists found one of the oldest pile dwelling sites on the lake, dating back to the early Bronze Age, and it is part of the UNESCO group of prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps. Its remains lie underwater and are not visible, but the name and the shore keep the memory.
Morges itself is a pleasant small town with a long history. Its castle was built by the Savoy family in the thirteenth century and now houses military museums. The town is famous for its tulip festival in spring, when the lakeside park of the Parc de l'Indépendance blooms with thousands of tulips. The actress Audrey Hepburn lived in nearby Tolochenaz and is buried there. Wine is everywhere, as the slopes of La Côte, between Lausanne and Geneva, are covered with vineyards producing mostly Chasselas.
The riding around Morges is mostly about the lake and the vineyards. The lake road between Lausanne and Geneva is often busy, but the roads climbing up through the vineyards of La Côte offer lovely views over the lake and the Alps, with Mont Blanc visible on clear days. Further north, the Jura mountains have winding roads and passes such as the Col du Marchairuz, which is popular with riders. Swiss speed limits are low and strictly enforced, with heavy fines, so ride with care. The Lavaux vineyards, east of Lausanne, are spectacular and worth a detour.
Morges has fuel, shops and restaurants, and the lakeside promenade is pleasant for a walk. Lake fish, especially perch, is the local specialty, and the wines of La Côte are best enjoyed after the riding is over. The town has a weekly market, and cafés along the main street. In the evening, the sun sets over the lake, and the Alps on the French side glow pink. It is a peaceful place to end a day of riding.