Jura Route
Section 6 Vallorbe–Nyon
In the high valley: the clear, quiet charm of Lac de Joux, high up hundreds of anthills and rows of small, skilfully-laid stone walls in the serene Parc jurassien vaudois . An easy freewheel down to the cheerful atmosphere of Lac Léman.
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Arrival / return travel
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Rail, bus, boat recommendations
| Timetable | Public transport stops and route |
|---|---|
| Vallorbe | Show on map |
| Nyon | Show on map |
SwitzerlandMobility recommends covering the following sections by rail, bus or boat to shorten the route, to negotiate height differences or simply because it’s beautiful.
All recommendations
All recommendations
Length61 km
of which unsurfaced: 5 km
Height differenceVallorbe–Nyon: 840 m
Nyon–Vallorbe: 1'200 m
RequirementsGrade: medium
Conditions: medium (Nyon–Le Brassus: difficult)
Helpful hintsBeware: brisk excursion traffic at weekends on Le Brassus–Col du Marchairuz stretch
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
of which unsurfaced: 5 km
Height differenceVallorbe–Nyon: 840 m
Nyon–Vallorbe: 1'200 m
RequirementsGrade: medium
Conditions: medium (Nyon–Le Brassus: difficult)
Helpful hintsBeware: brisk excursion traffic at weekends on Le Brassus–Col du Marchairuz stretch
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
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