Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Abbey church of Romainmôtier
The church at Romainmôtier is one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Switzerland, and dates back to the Cluniacs.
Historical placeChurch
La Grande Traversée Hiking
Hiking trail
Time required: 18 hoursLength: 46.00 km
Season
All season
Contact
Parc naturel régional Jura VaudoisRte du Marchairuz 2
1188 Saint-George
Tel. +41 22 366 51 70
www.parcjuravaudois.ch
Links
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - Enjoy fabulous views, typical forests and wooded pastures along the Jura Crest trail. After the climb to the Mont Tendre (1679 m), the route leads down the Pied du Jura foothills through typical villages.
Along the Jura crests you will enjoy fabulous outlooks and pass through typical forests and wooded pastures. After the climb to the Mont Tendre (1679 m), the highest Jura peak in Switzerland, the itinerary leads down to the foot of the Jura through authentic villages. 3-day hike.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 46.00 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 1200 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 1550 m
- Time required
- 18 hours
- Level technique
- Middle
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
Via Nyon and then to St-Cergue by NStCM train / Via Croy-Romaimôtier by train
Signalization
From St-Cergue to Buvette Mont Tendre follow the Suisse Mobile signs nr. 5. After that, follow the yellow hiking signs towards Montricher, l’Isle, Mont-la-Ville and Romainmôtier.Possibilities for catering
Buvette Perroude de Marchissy / Hotel-Restaurant Marchairuz / Buvette Mont-Tendre / Auberge aux 2 Sapins MontricherArrival
- Starting point
- St-Cergue (Altitude: 1046 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- St-Cergue Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Romainmôtier (Altitude: 670 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Croy-Romainmôtier Timetable SBB
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Groups
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Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Château de l'Isle
Admire the Château de l'Isle from the 17th century, that is also called "the little Versailles of Vaud", with its ponds.
Historical placeCastle
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Venoge springs
You can access the springs of the Venoge river from the village of l'Isle. The first is "Le Chauderon" and the second "Le Puits". Also interesting is the antique dam.
Natural monumentWaters