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Suchet (1588m) walks
Le Knoll
Visorando Member
9.30 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,995 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Jougne (Doubs)
A lovely French-Swiss walk with magnificent views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.
Le Suchet
9.36 mi
+2,070 ft
-2,096 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jougne (Doubs)
Starting from the ski car park at Entre-les-Fourgs. A beautiful hike towards the Knoll, opening up to 360° views.
Ballaigues - Sainte-Croix
12.53 mi
+3,038 ft
-2,428 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ballaigues (Vaud)
Stage 4 From Les Rousses to Lake Constance, via the Jura ridges.
From the southern slopes of the Knoll, above L'Orbe, the climb to the ridge offers a magnificent panorama: Lake Neuchâtel, the plain and the Alps in the background. The trail crosses the peaceful pastures of the Jura before reaching the Col de l'Aiguillon, close to the French border, marked by anti-tank obstacles and bunkers. The hike continues along the Crête des Aiguilles de Baulmes, lined with 80-metre cliffs, with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, La Dôle and Chasseral. The descent leads to Sainte-Croix, renowned for its music boxes and automatons.
From Les Rousses to Lake Constance, following the ridges of the Jura mountains
252.05 mi
+37,713 ft
-40,036 ft
19 days
Difficult
Departure from Les Rousses (Jura)
This exceptional hike links Les Rousses, in the heart of the French Haut-Jura, to the city of Constance (Konstanz), on the shores of the lake of the same name, following the ridges of the Swiss Jura. A demanding but magnificent 405 km route that crosses the most iconic landscapes of the Jura mountains: high-altitude pastures, deep forests, alpine viewpoints, villages steeped in history and forgotten military ruins.
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.
The peaks of the Swiss Jura, from Noiraigue to Saint Cergue
66.17 mi
+12,979 ft
-11,923 ft
6 days
Moderate
Departure from Noiraigue (Canton of Neuchâtel)
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.
Walks near Suchet (1588m)
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.
The Orbe Gorges from Le Day to Orbe via Les Clées
8.39 mi
+620 ft
-1,650 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vallorbe (Vaud)
The Gorges de l’Orbe offer magnificent scenery in all seasons. This route, on the left bank, is better suited to the wetter months than the one on the right bank. There are no major difficulties, but some downhill sections can be tricky if you’re walking after rain, with mud and a risk of slipping. Walking poles are not a bad idea, which is why I’ve classified the route as of medium difficulty
This route partly overlaps with the Gorges de l'Orbe route featured on the website.
Vallorbe - Les Charbonnières: Lakes Joux and Brenet
8.19 mi
+2,398 ft
-1,552 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vallorbe (Vaud)
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.
Le Pont - Ballaigues
11.56 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,612 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Lieu (Vaud)
Stage 3: From Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges. From the beach at Lake Joux to Le Pont, you reach Vallorbe via the Dent de Vaulion (1,483 m) before following and crossing the River Orbe. Since the Middle Ages, Vallorbe has been an important centre for the iron industry thanks to its iron ore deposits and wood reserves. At the Vallorbe Iron and Railway Museum, you leave the town following the shore of Lake Day. The route then passes close to the Day Viaduct, a beautiful arch bridge built in 1925, before arriving at the Day Dam, which holds back the waters of the Orbe, and then Ballaigues, located on the southern slope of the knoll, above the course of the Orbe
Les Charbonnières - Col du Machairuz
12.99 mi
+2,703 ft
-1,266 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Le Lieu (Vaud)
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.