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Le Grand Taureau walks
Forests and pastures all the way to Les Papillons restaurant
Visorando Member
4.63 mi
+499 ft
-495 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Pontarlier (Doubs)
Starting from the Brin d'Herbe equestrian lodge, enjoy an unusual hike along forest paths, past cows and alpine landscapes. There is a magnificent view from the Ferme des Miroirs road, from where you can even see the Alps if the weather is not too cloudy! Enjoy a refreshing break or a good meal at the Les Papillons restaurant before returning through fields and forests.
NB: as this hike crosses several cow pastures, please be sure to dismount, open and, above all, close any gates you come across.
Walks near Le Grand Taureau
Sainte-Croix - Les Rochats
11.53 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,251 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Croix (Canton de Vaud) (Vaud)
Stage 5 From Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges.
From Sainte-Croix, the birthplace of music boxes and automatons, you set off across the vast pastures of the Vaud Jura towards La Casba and Les Avattes. The path then winds its way to Les Petites Roches before reaching the mysterious Pierre de la Paix, a place full of energy and serenity.
One last effort takes you to the summit of Chasseron, at an altitude of 1,608 metres, where a magnificent panorama opens up over Switzerland and France. At your feet lie Lake Neuchâtel and, further south, the majestic Lake Geneva. Nearly 250 kilometres of Alpine ridges stretch out on the horizon, creating a breathtaking natural fresco.
The descent is gentle to the hamlet of Les Rochats, at the start of the Les Cluds cross-country ski trail, where an old military barracks remains, a discreet witness to a forgotten past.
Sainte-Croix - Vallorbe
14.41 mi
+2,126 ft
-3,192 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Croix (Canton de Vaud) (Vaud)
The highlight of this third stage will be the Suchet. At your feet, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Neuchâtel. You will also be very close to the French-Swiss border. In Vallorbe, you will notice the presence of old railway crafts.
Les Rochats - Sainte-Croix
11.42 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,388 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Provence (Vaud)
The goal for this second stage is to climb Chasseron. This rocky cliff offers breathtaking views of Lake Neuchâtel and, further south, Lake Geneva. You will also enjoy views of numerous Alpine peaks in the distance, rising up from the horizon.
Les Rochats - Noiraigue
8.01 mi
+1,122 ft
-2,566 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Provence (Vaud)
Sixth stage, from Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges. From Les Rochats, the route climbs gently through pastures and wooded areas. You then arrive at the impressive Creux du Van rock cirque. From the heights, the view of Lake Neuchâtel is splendid. Then, taking the Sentier des Quatorze Contours trail, you descend towards Noiraigue, surrounded by two natural wonders: the Creux du Van rock cirque and the Areuse Gorges.