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10th National Swiss Parks Market, 21 May 2026

On 21 May 2026, the Bundesplatz will transform into a festival of culinary delights. Taste the finest regional specialities from the Swiss parks and meet passionate producers! The programme includes tastings, games and activities for young and old, music – everything you need to enjoy for a great time. Save the date!

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Jura vaudois Regional Nature Park Visitor Centre-Marchairuz

Information center
Season: All season

Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - At the col du marchairuz, this Visitor Centre is the ideal place to find out more about what a Regional Nature Park is, and about the missions of the Jura vaudois Park.

The Centre is the first port of call for visitors to find out more about the Jura vaudois regional Nature Park. A permanent exhibition explains the missions entrusted to Swiss regional nature parks by the Confederation, including a presentation of the Park’s projects relating to the landscape, biodiversity, sustainable tourism, promotion of local produce and the local economy, and sustainable development education

The Centre is the first port of call for visitors to find out more about the Jura vaudois regional Nature Park. A permanent exhibition explains the missions entrusted to Swiss regional nature parks by the Confederation, including a presentation of the Park’s projects relating to the landscape, biodiversity, sustainable tourism, promotion of local produce and the local economy, and sustainable development education.

  • Suitable for strollers

Openinghours

Open daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays, during hotel-restaurant Marchairuz opening hours.
Closed during annual vacation of the Hotel-Restaurant Marchairuz.

Arrival by public transport

Le Marchairuz, col Timetable SBB

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
  • Groups
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

La Grande Traversée Hiking

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.

Hiking trail
Time required: 15 hoursLength: 48.50km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

La Grande Traversée - Stage 1

From Saint-Cergue, the trail leads through typical Jura wooden pastures before reaching the Marchairuz pass. You might even run into some wood ants, Jura Vaudois Nature Park's symbol.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 17.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

La Grande Traversée - Stage 2

From the Marchairuz pass, the trail follows the Jura crest to its highest point, the Mont Tendre (1679m) which offers an outstanding view. You then go back down to Montricher.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 15.50km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Col du Marchairuz – Aubonne

Diese Wanderung führt von den Jurahöhen bergab bis zu den Weinbergen des Genfersees, vom Gebirgspass Col du Marchairuz über die charmanten Dörfer Bière und Saint-Livres bis nach Aubonne.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 20.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Col du Marchairuz - Saint-Cergue

Ausgehend vom Gebirgspass Col du Marchairuz folgt die Route entlang des Jura-Höhenwegs bis zum Crêt de la Neuve, von wo aus man eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf den Genfersee geniessen kann. Der Weg verläuft dann oberhalb Arzier nach Saint-Cergue.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 17.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Col du Marchairuz - Saint-George

Ab dem Gebirgspass Col du Marchairuz führt der Weg am Pré de Rolle vorbei, bevor er in den Wald hineinführt. Nicht zu verpassen ist der Rocher l’Eau Pendante mit seiner nie versiegenden Quelle auf dem Weg nach Saint-George.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 45 minutesLength: 7.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Col du Marchairuz - Le Brassus

Entdecken Sie die Naturlandschaft im Gebiet der Sèche de Gimel bevor Sie vom Gebirgspass Col du Marchairuz aus Ihren Abstieg nach Le Brassus fortsetzen. Entdecken Sie unterwegs die Wytweiden, und Trockensteinmauern der Grande Rolat und der Meylande.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 8.00km

Price information

Free access

Season

All season

Contact

Business is partner of the park
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Route du Marchairuz 2
1188 Saint-George
T +41 22 366 51 70

www.parcjuravaudois.ch

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