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Jura-Nord vaudois

Mont Tendre Summit – Lake Joux loop from L'Abbaye

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Jura-Nord vaudois

Mont Tendre Summit – Lake Joux loop from L'Abbaye

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29

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Mont Tendre Summit – Lake Joux loop from L'Abbaye

07:14

22.6km

700m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

330 m

Lake of Joux

Highlight • Lake

The largest lake in the Jura mountains, Lake Joux is a paradise for outdoor recreation. In summer, its altitude (1004 m) guarantees a pleasant freshness and the water reaches up …

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2

5.87 km

Mont Tendre, Jura

Highlight • Summit

Wonderful Jura landscape, very varied

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3

8.25 km

View of Lake Geneva from La Dôle

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You have to fight for the view of Lake Geneva, because you only cross the ridge shortly before the summit

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4

9.75 km

Chalet du Mont Tendre

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At 1,614 meters above sea level, you can take a leisurely break here in summer and winter and let yourself be served. From the large sun terrace you can enjoy …

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10.7 km

Mont Tendre Summit

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At 1,679 meters, Mont Tendre is the highest point in the Swiss Jura. From the summit you have a beautiful view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, as well as a breathtaking 360-degree panorama.

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6

17.5 km

Lake Joux

Highlight • Lake

From there you'll find a nice view over Dent de Vaulion

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7

20.9 km

View of Dent de Vaulion

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Dent de Vaulion mountain.

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8

22.2 km

L'Abbaye Lakeside and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Lake

L'Abbay is a nice little village with a path along the lake, nice chalet, small wooden bridge, beaches and children playground.

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

5.70 km

4.23 km

1.04 km

432 m

Surfaces

8.72 km

5.57 km

4.45 km

1.88 km

1.14 km

499 m

386 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Thursday 9 July

30°C

14°C

15 %

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