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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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La Grande Traversée - Stage 1

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 17.00 km

Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - 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.

Route-information

Length
17.00 km
Vertical heigth
1320 m
Altitude difference ascent
860 m
Altitude difference descent
460 m
Time required
5 hours
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Hard
Height profile view map

Signalization

SwitzerlandMobility n°5

Arrival

Starting point
Saint-Cergue (Altitude: 1046 m)
Arrival by public transport
St-Cergue Timetable SBB
Destination
Col du Marchairuz (Altitude: 1447 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Groups
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

Season

Mai, June, July, August, September, October, November

Contact

Parc naturel régional Jura Vaudois
Rte du Marchairuz 2
1188 Saint-George
Tel. +41 22 366 51 70

www.parcjuravaudois.ch

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