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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 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

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

Signalization

Follow the yellow-marked footpaths from Montricher through L'Isle and Mont-la-ville to Romainmôtier

Arrival

Starting point
Montricher (Altitude: 750 m)
Arrival by public transport
Montricher Timetable SBB
Destination
Romainmôtier (Altitude: 670 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
  • Groups
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
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

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Visitor centerInformation center

Season

April, 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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