Circle Hike Dent de Vaulion
Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 10.00 km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - A lovely circle hike in the Jura Vaudois Nature Park leading from the lakeside village of Le Pont to the summit of the mountain Dent de Vaulion and return to Le Pont via Pétra Félix.
From the lake shore of the Lac de Joux you will ascend quickly to the Petite Dent then the restaurant and then finally to the top of the Dent de Vaulion (1’483 m). You will be rewarded for your efforts with the stunning views of the Vallée de Joux, the Alps and neighboring France.
The hike continues towards Pétra Félix. After going through a beautiful forest you reach the pastures looking down upon the village of Le Pont where you finish your hike.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 10.00 km
- Vertical heigth
- 880 m
- Altitude difference ascent
- 440 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 440 m
- Time required
- 3 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
Signalization
SuisseMobile Itinerary n°117.Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Le Pont, gare (Altitude: 1010 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Le Pont, gare Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Le Pont, gare (Altitude: 1010 m)
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Families
- Groups
Season
Mai, June, July, August, September, October, NovemberContact
Vallée de Joux TourismeRue de la Poste 13
1342 Le Pont
Tel. +41 21 563 33 33
www.myvalleedejoux.ch