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Intro

Discover the beauties of the Jura through a fantastic crest trail offering exceptional panoramic views from the Mont-Blanc to the Säntis and from the Chasseron to the Vosges. The hike ends with a path edged with tall wooden statues as well as numerous benches and a well fitted out picnic place.

Description

At the railway station of Les Hauts-Geneveys, cross the tracks and take left through the village, and then the wood. Take the marked forest trail as far as Tête de Ran. Walk on the crest following route no 5 up to Mont Racine, through les Grandes Pradières-Dessus.

At the Mont Racine, turn north towards la Grand Racine, towards Marmound, then La Sagne-Crêt. To go down, take the Sentier des Statues (Statue Path, marked with yellow arrows), edged with sculptures (persons and animals) carved in tree trunks on the spot. End of the hike ist the trai station of La Sagne-Crêt.

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

Technical information

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Start location
Les Hauts Geneveys
Destination
La Sagne
Ascent
680 m
Descent
600 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
3 h 50 min
Duration back
3 h 45 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
April - October
Theme
To a mountain peak
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions

Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

No. 287

Distance

12 km

Duration

3 h 50 min

Ascent

680 m

Travel information: Les Hauts-Geneveys

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