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Starting from the Col du Mollendruz, the link between the Lake Geneva region and the Vallée de Joux, the La Bréguettaz loop is ideal for families. At the halfway point, the chalet-restaurant of the same name is a chance to take a break and refuel in a cosy, authentic setting.

Description

From Lausanne or Morges, the Col du Mollendruz is one of the main access routes to the Vallée de Joux. Here, near the Mollendruz cross-country skiing hut, is the start of the La Bréguettaz snowshoe trail. This fairly flat trail is ideal for families and people looking for a breath of fresh air among the forests and wooded pastures.

The easy 4 km loop takes you through the Pré de Joux pastures to the Restaurant de La Bréguettaz, a mountain pasture chalet known for its family welcome and country cuisine.

The return journey follows along a large combe, typical of the Jura landscape and bordered by pine trees, before climbing in stages back to the starting point, the Col du Mollendruz.

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
Col du Mollendruz
Destination
Col du Mollendruz
Ascent
140 m
Descent
140 m
Distance
4 km
Duration
1 h 35 min
Physical requirements
Easy
Signalization
Signalisation in one direction

Map

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Contact

Vallée de Joux Tourisme
Rue du Centre Sportif 1
1347  Le Sentier

Phone  +41 (0)21 845 17 77
info@valleedejoux.ch
myvalleedejoux.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 454

Distance

4 km

Duration

1 h 35 min

Ascent

140 m

Travel information: Col du Mollendruz

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