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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!

9th national Swiss parks market, 15th May 2025

Am Donnerstag, 15. Mai 2025, ist der Pärke-Markt zurück auf dem Bundesplatz in Bern. Auf dem Programm stehen Spezialitäten, Degustationen, Spiele und Mitmach-Aktivitäten an den Ständen, Musik und alles, was es braucht für eine gute Zeit. Reservieren Sie sich das Datum schon jetzt!
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Hotel restaurant du Marchairuz

HotelFarm restaurant
Season: All season

Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - The family hotel on the Col du Marchairuz lies at an altitude of 1449 metres. Unique and quiet location. Good starting point for hikes.

Openinghours

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The café is open from 8am until 11pm and the restaurant from 11.30am until 2.30pm and from 6.30pm until 9.30pm.

Arrival by public transport

Le Marchairuz, col Timetable SBB

Infrastructure

  • Seminarroom
  • Toilet

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Groups

The offer has been particularly developed for

  • Association/Companies
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Reliez les deux cols !

Reliez le col du Mollendruz et le col du Marchairuz en passant par le Mont Tendre, tout en utilisant les transports publics.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 18.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Sapin à Siméon nature trail

A dozen headstones along the trail provide information about the Jura vaudois regional nature Park’s wealth of natural heritage and the history of its forestry and pastoral farming.

Theme trail
Time required: 45 minutesLength: 1.70km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Piste de luge du Marchairuz

The Col du Marchairuz toboggan run in the heart of the Parc Jura Vaudois is the longest run in the Vallée de Joux, taking you on a thrilling ride through forest and clearings, with bends, gentle slopes and steeper drops.

Sledging trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 1.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Traversée du Parc Jura vaudois à ski de fond

This cross-country skiing trail goes through the Jura vaudois Park via the passes Mollendruz, Marchairuz and Givrine mountain passes. It follows the foot of Mont Tendre through grazing land and woods, across the Combe des Amburnex, and along the foot

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 33.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

La Route Verte - 7th stage

Explore six Regional Nature Parks along La Route Verte wich takes you from Schaffhausen to Geneva to discover the living landscapes of the Jura Arc. Stage 7 cross the Jura vaudois Park from Le Sentier to Geneva.

Bicycle tourE-bike itinerary
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 68.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Red Wood Ant Trail

Open

The Red Wood Ant Trail is close to the Jura vaudois Park Visitor Centre, at the col du Marchairuz. It is aimed at families.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour

Season

All season

Offerer

Vallée de Joux Tourisme
Rue de la Poste 13
1342 Le Pont
T +41 21 563 33 33

www.myvalleedejoux.ch

Contact

Hôtel-Restaurant du Marchairuz
Col du Marchairuz
1348 Le Brassus
T +41 (0)21 845 25 30
Fax +41 (0)21 845 25 31

www.hotel-marchairuz.ch

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