The peaks of the Swiss Jura, from Noiraigue to Saint Cergue

This magnificent route passes through peaceful forests, along long ridges and steep cliffs. Every day offers panoramic views of the peaks of the Alps, the lakes of Neuchâtel, Geneva and Joux, and curiosities such as the great Cirque du Creux du Van.

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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

1. S
   

   Noiraigue - Les Rochats

   13.65 km 868 m 425 m

   During this first stage, after the tedious climb up the 14 contours, you will be rewarded by the local geological curiosity, the Creux du Van. This Swiss version of the "Grand Canyon" is a large rocky cirque 1.5 km long and 200 m high. At Soliat, you will enjoy a splendid panorama of Lake Neuchâtel.

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2. 2
   

   Les Rochats - Sainte-Croix

   18.39 km 656 m 728 m

   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.

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3. 3
   

   Sainte-Croix - Vallorbe

   23.20 km 648 m 973 m

   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.

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4. 4
   

   Vallorbe - Les Charbonnières: Lakes Joux and Brenet

   13.18 km 731 m 473 m

   For this fourth stage, after a good hour's walk, you will reach the highest point of the day: the Dent de Vaulion. The lakes of Joux and Brenet will be at your feet. The water from these two lakes flows underground, shaping the karst cave of the Orbe, near Vallorbe. On a clear day, you can see up to eight lakes.

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5. 5
   

   Les Charbonnières - Col du Machairuz

   20.91 km 824 m 386 m

   During this fifth stage, you will reach the highest point of the Swiss Jura and also of this 6-day route: Mont Tendre. This summit offers a splendid view of the Vaud region, Lake Geneva and the Alps. You will also see numerous "murgers" stretching for miles. These are stone walls built to mark the boundaries of plots of land or enclosures for grazing animals.

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   Col du Marchairuz - Saint Cergue

   16.99 km 256 m 658 m

   This last stage also offers a panoramic viewpoint at Crêt de la Neuve (1,493 m). At your feet, you can admire Lake Geneva, Geneva, the Alps and even Mont Blanc. On the way down, stop off at the ruins of the Oujon convent, a former Carthusian monastery.

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Kat90

09 Sep 2022 at 16:12 7200

Hello,

A new hike called The peaks of the Swiss Jura from Noiraigue to Saint Cergue has been posted in the municipality of Provence in the canton of Vaud:

This magnificent tour takes you through peaceful forests, along long ridges and rugged cliffs. Every day offers panoramic views of the Alpine peaks or the lakes of Neuchâtel, Geneva, Joux or even curiosities such as the large Creux du Van.

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