Sentier du Noirmont
Overview
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Distance 14 km
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Duration 4 h 20 min
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Ascent 680 m
Intro
A pretty hike leading to the heart of the beautiful Noir-mont Massif, from which there is a splendid view. This itinerary lets hikers discover some geological aspects of the Lake Geneva Jura park, as well as its rich and varied fauna and flora.
Description
This hike in the Jura Vaudois Regional Nature Park is a treat for those who love wide landscapes, vast pastures and lonely erosion valleys. The paths reflect various shades of green while the traditional dry stone walls blend harmoniously into the landscape. The pastures are dotted with stones of bizarre shapes. Since you are hiking in a nature reserve, dogs should be kept on a leash and you should not leave the paths.
A first highlight of the loop tour is the beautiful Creux du Croue, a 150-metre-deep basin with peat bog soil. Especially in autumn, the change of colours is lovely. The valley incision was probably formed first by erosion, then by constant washing out below the surface. A sheep pen sits in the middle.
The ascent to the small peak of Le Noirmont is technically easy, but it drags on. Less well-known than the majestic La Dôle peak, it is nevertheless remarkable, since the panoramic view is magnificent even from 1576 metres: Lake Geneva in the foreground and the smaller Lac des Rousses on the French side. Behind it, the Mont Blanc towers over the other alpine peaks. To get back to La Cure, you follow the trail down to the southeastern side of Le Noirmont and then continue on the ascent route.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
La Cure
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| Destination |
La Cure
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
680 m
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| Descent |
680 m
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| Distance |
14 km
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| Duration |
4 h 20 min
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| Duration back |
4 h 20 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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