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 Hiking
Hiking trail
Time required: 15 hoursLength: 48.50 km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - 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.
Along the Jura crests you will enjoy fabulous outlooks and pass through typical forests and wooded pastures. After the climb to the Mont Tendre (1679 m), the highest Jura peak in Switzerland, the itinerary leads down to the foot of the Jura through authentic villages.
3-day hike.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 48.50 km
- Vertical heigth
- 3819 m
- Altitude difference ascent
- 1767 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 2052 m
- Time required
- 15 hours
- Level technique
- Middle
- Level condition
- Hard
Height profile view map
Details
Via Nyon and then to St-Cergue by NStCM train / Via Croy-Romaimôtier by train
Signalization
From Saint-Cergue to Buvette Mont Tendre follow the Suisse Mobile signs nr. 5. After that, follow the yellow hiking signs towards Montricher, L’Isle, Mont-la-Ville and Romainmôtier.Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Saint-Cergue (Altitude: 1046 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- St-Cergue Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Romainmôtier (Altitude: 670 m)
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- 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
Jura vaudois Regional Nature Park Visitor Centre -Marchairuz
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.
Information center
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois
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Visitor centerInformation center
Season
All season
Contact
Parc naturel régional Jura VaudoisRte du Marchairuz 2
1188 Saint-George
Tel. +41 22 366 51 70
www.parcjuravaudois.ch