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.
Church
Bike Tour Jura vaudois
Bicycle tourE-bike itinerary
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 125.00 km
Season
All season
Links
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - By combining SwitzerlandMobility's Foot of the Jura Route 50 and Jura Route 7, you can complete a trip through the Jura vaudois Park in two or three days.
STEP 1 : LE SENTIER - ST-CERGUE
Through wooded and alpine pastures of the Jura Vaudois, this first leg of the route enables you to discover one of the Parc Jura Vaudois’ secret and fragile gems : Combe des Amburnex. With its dry stone walls and
marshes rich in rare and protected species such as the bright yellow flower, Saxifraga hirculus, it is a true wonder to behold !
STEP 2 : ST-CERGUE - ROMAINMOTIER
While riding through the villages at the foot of the Jura, you will encounter breathtaking views of the Alps and Lake Geneva. Many significant places are found along this route ; the highlights being the historical and famous Cluniac sites.
STEP 3 : ROMAINMOTIER - LE SENTIER
This last leg of the route offers fabulous panoramic views over the nearby lakes. Seen from the village of Premier the views of Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel as well as the stunning drop down to the Lake of Joux from the village of Petra Félix, will provide manifold rewards for all your efforts !
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 125.00 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 2100 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 2100 m
- Time required
- 5 hours
- Level technique
- Middle
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
Equipment / Equipment rent
WHERE TO RENT E-BIKES ?Saint-Cergue Tourisme
Tél. +41 (0)22 360 13 14
www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch
Monvtt.ch / Saint-Cergue
Tél. +41 (0)22 559 30 09
www.monvtt.ch
Vallée de Joux Tourisme, Le Sentier
Tél. +41 (0)21 845 17 77
www.myvalleedejoux.ch
Gare Le Sentier, Travys SA
Tél. +41 (0)21 845 55 15
www.travys.ch
Nordic-Sport
Boutique de vente et location
Col du Mollendruz
www.nordicsport.ch
Safety advices
Wearing a helmet is highly recommended and in some cases required.Bring a cycling / hiking map
Price information
Package 3 days / 2 night with luggage transport, from Nyon.www.eurotrek.ch/en/activities/cycling-holidays/switzerland/cycling-round-trip-naturpark-jura-vaudois-3-2
Arrival
- Starting point
- Le Sentier (Altitude: 1013 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Sentier-Orient Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Le Sentier (Altitude: 1013 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Sentier-Orient Timetable SBB
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- 50+
Discovering underway
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Auberge aux 2 Sapins, Montricher
Idéalement située à Montricher, sous le Mont-Tendre, l’Auberge aux 2 Sapins est une étape de choix pour randonneurs et cyclistes. Ses trois petites salles en enfilade offrent confort et intimité, tandis que l’hôtel propose dix chambres confortables.
RestaurantHotelCafé
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
The church at Mollens
The church of the Mitcha-Bou, as the inhabitants of Mollens are also called, joined the Federation of Cluniac Sites in the XII century. Mollens and its church belong to the inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Historical place
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Nature reserve La Sagne
The peat bog named “Sagne” in Le Sentier is of national importance. Here you find typical plants of peat bogs, that prefer acid soils. The bog, where they used to cut peat until 1940, is a conservation area today.
Natural monumentNatural landscape / Habitat
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Chalet d'alpage La Chaumette
Bassins, Beizli La Chaumette (only in summer)
Farm restaurant
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 place
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
The Marchissy lime tree
The second largest lime trees in Switzerland is in Marchissy. Only the lime tree in Linn in Aargau is larger. The lime tree close to the village church was probably planted in the XIVth centu
Natural monument
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Jardin du Temps
Parc public, le Jardin du Temps, propose un parcours de plus de trois cent cinquante millions d’années à effectuer en quelques minutes… ou quelques heures avec en point d'orgue la rencontre du Mammouth de la Vallée de Joux !
Geology
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Alpine Chalet Le Pré de Bière
The Germain family's Alpine chalet and show dairy is located not far from the Col de Marchairuz at an altitude of 1345 metres. In the chalet, recently converted into a show dairy, you can taste different regional products.
Shop for regional products
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
B&B on a farm in Marchissy
In Marchissy, the Bassin family warmly welcomes all visitors to their renovated farmhouse. The view over Lake Geneva and the Alps is breathtaking, from La Côte to the Geneva jet d'eau.
Guest houseBed and BreakfastAgrotourismRoom / Holiday flat
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
La Maison Junod, Romainmôtier
Dans le bourg médiéval « hors du temps » de Romainmôtier, la Maison Junod est classifiée 5***** dans la catégorie « chambres d’hôtes » par la FST. Laurent Piguet y propose six chambres rénovées avec goût dans l'esprit de ce monument historique.
Bed and Breakfast