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 - Stage 3
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 17.00 km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - From Montricher, the trail continues along the foot of the Jura and its authentic villages offering beautiful views on the Alps. La Grande Traversée ends at Romainmôtier, a medieval town famous for its abbey.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 17.00 km
- Vertical heigth
- 706 m
- Altitude difference ascent
- 314 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 392 m
- Time required
- 4 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
Signalization
Follow the yellow-marked footpaths from Montricher through L'Isle and Mont-la-ville to RomainmôtierArrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Montricher (Altitude: 750 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Montricher Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Romainmôtier (Altitude: 670 m)
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Families
- Groups
To discover on the trail
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
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
Vaud Jura Regional Park Discovery Centre – La Porterie
The Discovery Centre at the Jura Vaudois Regional Nature Park in Romainmôtier-Envy, also known as La Porterie, is a welcoming and interactive venue for visitors and pilgrims passing through this Cluniac village.
Visitor centerInformation center
Season
April, Mai, June, July, August, September, October, NovemberContact
Parc naturel régional Jura VaudoisRte du Marchairuz 2
1188 Saint-George
T +41 22 366 51 70
www.parcjuravaudois.ch