First Geoguide Launched
(University of Lausanne, July 09, 2013)
To commemorate its 10th anniversary, UNIL’s School of Geosciences and the Environment (FGSE) has developed the Geoguide application: three nature trails guided via smartphone across different regions of Switzerland. The first Geoguide is already online, available as Android and iOS apps. Produced by the Institute of Geography and Durability (IGD) with the design office Relief, the first trail proposes a walk in Lausanne, from the Sauvabelin tower to the Dorigny campus, via the Flon cascade and Cathedral Square. Highlighting the relationships between climate, water and the atmosphere, the Geoguide gives explanations on geological aspects, the origins of Lausanne’s topography and town planning. Two other nature trails will soon be launched: Geoguides for the Vallon de Nant and Val d'Hérens.