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Traversée du Parc Jura vaudois à ski de fond

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 33.00 km

Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois - This cross-country skiing trail goes through the Jura vaudois Park via the passes Mollendruz, Marchairuz and Givrine mountain passes. It follows the foot of Mont Tendre through grazing land and woods, across the Combe des Amburnex, and along the foot

The cross-country ski trek through the Jura vaudois regional Nature Park between the Mollendruz, Marchairuz, and La Givrine mountain passes is a legendary route in the region. It can be completed by the most experienced skiers in a single day, or with a night stop at the col du Marchairuz mountain pass, taking you through snow-covered fields, unspoilt coombs, and spruce forests. Along the way, there are a number of Alpine chalets and restaurants where you can enjoy a welcome break and delicious food.

Route-information

Length
33.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
580 m
Altitude difference descent
530 m
Time required
5 hours
Level technique
Hard
Level condition
Hard
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Price information

Cross-country ski trail pass
More information about the local cross-country ski trail pass:
www.myvalleedejoux.ch
www.st-cergue-tourisme.ch

Possibilities for catering

Buvette du Mollendruz
+41 (0)21 864 30 27
+41 (0)78 794 73 27
Hôtel du Marchairuz
www.hotel-marchairuz.ch
+41 (0)21 845 25 30
Buvette Les Pralets
www.lespralets.ch
+41 (0)79 506 21 69
Chalet d'alpage le Vermeilley
+41 (0)79 205 15 90
www.levermeilley.com
Buvette La Genolière
+41 79 418 82 46

Equipment / Equipment rent

Nordic-Sport
Boutique de vente et location
Ecole de ski de fond
Col du Mollendruz
Mont la Ville 1148
www.nordicsport.ch

+41 (0)21 841 11 80

Signalization

For cross-country skiing, follow the logo indicated on the turquoise signposts.
SwitzerlandMobility, Cross-country skiing:
Piste Mollendruz - Marchairuz 550
Piste Marchairuz - La Givrine 565

Arrival

Starting point
Col du Mollendruz (Altitude: 1180 m)
Arrival by public transport
Mollendruz, col Timetable SBB
Destination
Col de la Givrine (Altitude: 1207 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Hotel restaurant du Marchairuz

The family hotel on the Col du Marchairuz lies at an altitude of 1449 metres. Unique and quiet location. Good starting point for hikes.

RestaurantHotelCafé

Season

All season

Contact

Vallée de Joux Tourisme
Rue de la Poste 13
1342 Le Pont
Tel. +41 21 563 33 33

www.myvalleedejoux.ch

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