CHEMIN COL DU MOLLENDRUZ–VERNANT.gpx
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.94 mi
- Elevation gain
- 341 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 341 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,966 ft
- TrailRank
- 11
- Min elevation
- 3,751 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 545
- Uploaded
- November 19, 2020
- Recorded
- November 2020
near La Coudre, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
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Waypoints
Waypoint
3,864 ft
The Mollendruz
From Lausanne or Morges, the pass is one of the main accesses to the Vallée de Joux, a kind of link between the Lake Geneva area and Lac de Joux. The road is very well maintained, is pleasant to ride and has numerous turns. At the top, you will find a large car park, which is very frequented during weekends and holidays. This car park enables you to park your vehicle in order to discover the ridges of the Jura, on foot or by mountain bike during the summer. In the winter, the Mollendruz region offers winter ambiance and landscapes. Many cross-country ski trails, snow walking trails and snowshoeing trails are the delight of outdoor enthusiasts and winter enthusiasts.
Waypoint
3,326 ft
Alpine bus - Jura vaudois lines
Throughout the year, two bus lines operate every weekend to the Marchairuz and Mollendruz passes, providing a link between the Vallée de Joux and the plains: PostBus N0 10.720: Allaman - Col du Marchairuz - Le Brassus MBC N0 10.750: Cossonay - Col du Mollendruz - Le Pont An ideal solution for hikes in the heart of the Jura vaudois nature park and to reach the Jura Crest Trail and its panoramic viewpoints: the Dent de Vaulion, the Croix de Châtel, the Mont Tendre (the highest peak in the Swiss Jura) or the Crêt de la Neuve.
Waypoint
3,868 ft
Nordic Sport - Mollendruz pass
Located at the start of the slopes of Mollendruz pass, the shop is impossible to miss. Skiing and hiking instructor, Jean-Pierre Clerc and his team welcome visitors, athletes or beginners, with a smile and enthusiasm. You also have the possibility to buy drinks and ice creams in the shop. Cross-country skiing: At Le Mollendruz you have 65 km of marked and groomed tracks for cross-country skiing in classic and skating. Snowshoes: For those who like non-skating, there is a 4 km (~1h30) course with the possibility of a lunch break at the Chalet la Bréguette in the middle of the course. An 8 km (~3h30) course that will take you to Châtel and you will pass in front of the Chalet du Mollendruz where you can stop for lunch. These are marked and maintained tracks for snowshoeing. Ski school: During the week and at weekends, the cross-country ski instructors offer beginners' and advanced courses on request. You have the possibility to rent equipment directly from the shop. You will find all prices on the Nordic Sport website. Electric mountain bikes: New at Mollendruz, hire of "Lapierre HT 5.5" e-bike with helmet and, on request, the possibility of having a guide. Electric mountain bike rates: Half day (13h-17h): CHF 40.- Full day (10h-17h): CHF 60.- 2 days: CHF 120.- 3 days: CHF 160.- 4 days: CHF 200.- 5 days: CHF 240.- 6 days: CHF 280.- 7 days: CHF 320.- 8 days: CHF 360.- 9 days: CHF 400.- 10 days: CHF 440.- Half-day guide: CHF 150.- Full-day guide: CHF 220.- Minimum age: 14 years old with moped licence, 16 years old without licence Hiking: For all your outings in this beautiful region we offer guided and unguided hikes. For example, to go to the Chalet des Croisettes via La Croix de Châtel. (~3h)
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