Le Knoll

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A lovely French-Swiss walk with magnificent views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.97 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 608 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 608 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,575 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,047 m
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Alps, Lake Geneva and the cliffs of Mont d'Or
Panoramic view of the Vaud valley from the Knoll
Towards La Poyette
Return route

Description of the walk

(S/E) Car park in the village of Entre les Fourgs
Follow thePR® and climb towards the downhill ski slopes.
Take the second intersection on the right, pass under the ski lift and turn right again towards La Piagrette.

(1) At La Piagrette, continue right towards the border (low wall), then once in Switzerland, turn left towards Grand and Petit Bel Coster.
Continue along this road until you reach an intersection, then turn right and left until you reach the Chalet de la Poyette.

(2) Head towards the Chalet du Suchet, then turn right after the anti-tank blocks towards the summit, passing on the left by the Petit Suchet (1554m) and the real summit (1588m).

(3) From the summit, return towards the Petit Knoll and descend through the breach in the cliff on the north-west slope towards the Granges Neuves restaurant.

(4) Just before the restaurant, turn left towards Noirvaux, then descend into the valley to La Roche Marquée (border).

(5) Continue left, then left again, then right towards the Palzard farm.
Continue along this road until you reach the road and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,072 m - Village car park
  2. 1 : km 1.82 - alt. 1,270 m - Turn right
  3. 2 : km 5.75 - alt. 1,335 m - Chalet de la Poyette
  4. 3 : km 7.59 - alt. 1,575 m - The true summit of &gt - Suchet (1588m)
  5. 4 : km 9.43 - alt. 1,348 m - Turn left at the hairpin bend
  6. 5 : km 11.51 - alt. 1,168 m - Continue left
  7. S/E : km 14.97 - alt. 1,070 m - Village car park

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 53 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 19466418

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

The return after knoll, between points 3 and 4, involves a tricky passage with chains

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User 27096503

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

markings under the old Entre le Fourgs tracks are confusing, leading to route errors...
difficult descent after knoll
very beautiful hike

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martinemeillet
martinemeillet

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike, with a steady, gradual climb and magnificent views from the summit. The return trail is a little difficult to find and a bit steep at the beginning, but it's a very nice walk.

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Romu70
Romu70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful hike that is a bit physically demanding but very pleasant, with a gentle climb.
Be careful on the descent through the woods, as the rocks are very wet and slippery.

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MM01
MM01

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent hike with stunning views on 25/07/2024. Shortcut to avoid the Piagette bend. Beautiful viewpoint at point 1399 Grand Bel Coster. Access to the Petit Suchet is off-trail, straight up the slope. In the Roche gorge, there is a cable but it is easy to cross. The descent from Le Suchet to Grange Neuve (car access) is the steepest part of the route, which is mainly made up of beautiful tracks (roots, large stones). I only use the track.

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caquet
caquet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hiking without snow but in magnificent weather with incredible views of the Alps, from the Aravis to Austria, passing by the Matterhorn and the Weisshorn.

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gaelleetmika
gaelleetmika

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent hike with breathtaking views of Switzerland.

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Dominique P5.
Dominique P5.

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

poor signage on the French side

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loict31
loict31
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

This hike can be done in the opposite direction, with the climb in the shade.
There are few trails, which is a shame, and be careful on the Swiss side, as there are few markers.

Beautiful view of the Alps if it's not too hot (humidity).

Time taken: 2 hours (without breaks) for the climb and the same for the return

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BRUNO1
BRUNO1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful walk with lovely views of Lake Neufchâtel and Lake Geneva.
The giant wind turbine project on the Bel Coster ridge, if it goes ahead despite the appeal lodged by all the elected representatives on the French side, is likely to spoil the landscape.

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petit gigi
petit gigi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Great hike
just a lack of signage to the Piagrette farm

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elisabeth1957
elisabeth1957

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Very beautiful hike... shame about the fog that hid the Alps... The return trip is less interesting... perhaps it would be better to go back down the path on the left at Noirvaux farm rather than via the marked rock... Worth doing

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gillouripoux
gillouripoux

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very beautiful hike with magnificent landscapes

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joetcheve
joetcheve

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful hike completed in 5 hours and 50 minutes with a 45-minute break.
Beautiful view from the top of the Knoll, but crowded on 25 July with many paragliders and spectators.
the climb up to the Petit Knoll was not well explained in the description, and we strayed from the path before finding our way back.
Best done when the weather is clear and not foggy to enjoy the view of Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps.
There are a lot of tracks at the start and end of the hike.

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FDG38410
FDG38410

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very attractive peak that serves as a launch site for paragliders. Therefore, it is quite busy when the wind is favourable. Beautiful views of Yverdon and part of Lake Neuchâtel.

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