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  • Mont Pèlerin - short version

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    near Mont-Pelerin, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.85mi
    Elevation +
    801f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMont Pèlerin - short version Photo ofMont Pèlerin - short version Photo ofMont Pèlerin - short version

    Nice and fairly easy forest hike. We walked with our 2.5y daughter so were very slow, and this route can be done in 2-3h. The better visibility conditions, the more you'll enjoy it. Ours was decent. The route is mostly ...

  • near Gland, Canton de Vaud (Swiss Confederation)
    Distance
    9.98mi
    Elevation +
    1033f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofGland to Trelex via chemin des Toblerones Photo ofGland to Trelex via chemin des Toblerones Photo ofGland to Trelex via chemin des Toblerones

    Nice walk along the Toblerones (1939-1945 defense artifacts) from Gland to La Cecille, and from there to Genolier via the "Bois de Chene" and ending at Trelex church.

  • near Vulliens, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    676f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofVuillens VD - Écublens FR Loop Trail Photo ofVuillens VD - Écublens FR Loop Trail Photo ofVuillens VD - Écublens FR Loop Trail

    We were gonna go to Les Chutes de Chavannettes, but we took the wrong road and we were too lazy to fix it. We ended up just having lunch by the river instead.

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  • near Les Plans-sur-Bex, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    4177f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofPont de Nant - Pointe de Savolaires - Trou à l'Ours Photo ofPont de Nant - Pointe de Savolaires - Trou à l'Ours Photo ofPont de Nant - Pointe de Savolaires - Trou à l'Ours

    From the parking, go back down along the road for some minutes and then steep up left towards Trou à l'Ours / Cinglo. After the refuge, first take the left path always towards Trou à l'Ours / Cinglo, but then take the r...

  • near Vallorbe, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    10.45mi
    Elevation +
    3491f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 3.0
    Photo ofVallorbe - Mont d'Or - Grottes de Vallorbe - Vallorbe Photo ofVallorbe - Mont d'Or - Grottes de Vallorbe - Vallorbe Photo ofVallorbe - Mont d'Or - Grottes de Vallorbe - Vallorbe

    From Vallorbe train station, follow the signs to Mont d'Or, always upwards (about 2hrs). Go back until the crossing under the farm Pralioux-Dessus. Instead of going back left, turn right towards Grottes de Vallorbe. (t...

    le départ n'est pas simple à trouver lorsqu'on ne connait pas le coin, de plus parking payant! si on commence direction...
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  • near Montricher, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    10.67mi
    Elevation +
    3278f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMontricher - Mont Tendre - Le Sentier (La Golisse) Photo ofMontricher - Mont Tendre - Le Sentier (La Golisse) Photo ofMontricher - Mont Tendre - Le Sentier (La Golisse)

    From Montricher follow the yellow signs up to Mont Tendre. You will find many signposts and yellow signs. From Mont Tendre, follow Le Sentier, again many signs. (I got a section when turning towards Le Sentier after Mo...

  • Villeneuve - Malatraix - Roche

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    near Villeneuve, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    8.88mi
    Elevation +
    4820f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofVilleneuve - Malatraix - Roche Photo ofVilleneuve - Malatraix - Roche Photo ofVilleneuve - Malatraix - Roche

    From Villeneuve station, go to the backside of the station and up the steep street. After about 2 km, at a house, be careful to take the steep concrete path up. At about km 2,5 (on a rather large gravel path) be careful ...

  • Saint-Cergue to La Dole

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    near Saint-Cergue, Canton de Vaud (Swiss Confederation)
    Distance
    9.82mi
    Elevation +
    2516f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSaint-Cergue to La Dole Photo ofSaint-Cergue to La Dole Photo ofSaint-Cergue to La Dole

    Nice 4 hour hike. I would say the difficulty is Moderate to Difficult - moderate the most of the way with 2 more difficult parts. The trail starts close to a road but then in about 15 minutes you are surrounded by the n...

  • Switzerland: Chigny

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    near Chigny, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    417f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSwitzerland: Chigny Photo ofSwitzerland: Chigny Photo ofSwitzerland: Chigny

    DATA - Route: loop, counterclockwise - Terrain: path, trail, road - Length: 1:10 hours moving time, 5.19 km - Technical difficulty: moderate - Physical difficulty: easy - Elevation gain: 127 m - Altitude: 404 - 48...

  • Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye

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    near Montreux, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    7.60mi
    Elevation +
    5456f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMontreux to Rochers-de-Naye Photo ofMontreux to Rochers-de-Naye Photo ofMontreux to Rochers-de-Naye

    One-way hike from Montreux train station to Rochers-de-Naye, part of the last stage (st. 20) of the Via Alpina 1 but in reverse direction. The path through the Gorges du Chauderon was closed. The alternative path is quit...

  • Croix de Javerne

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    near Frenières, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    3.83mi
    Elevation +
    1634f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCroix de Javerne Photo ofCroix de Javerne Photo ofCroix de Javerne

    Drive up from Les Plans to 1600m. Steep climb of 500m to the peak with stunning views and then down and around in the valley.

  • near Les Plans-sur-Bex, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    13.08mi
    Elevation +
    4465f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofLes Plans Sur Bex Around L'Argentine Photo ofLes Plans Sur Bex Around L'Argentine Photo ofLes Plans Sur Bex Around L'Argentine

    We are 3 semi-experienced hikers with one who is very nervous on unstable ground. This hike made her very unhappy. It starts with a very steep trek through the woods for 1.5 hours. Then, a nice hike until a terrible scra...

  • Aiguilles des Baulmes

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    near La Sagne, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    6.39mi
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAiguilles des Baulmes Photo ofAiguilles des Baulmes Photo ofAiguilles des Baulmes

    Incredible view towards Swiss Alps, Lac Leman and Pays de Vaud. ATTENTION! Very difficult descent, dangerous for inexperienced hikers.

  • Les Avants

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    near Les Avants, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    2.72mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofLes Avants Photo ofLes Avants Photo ofLes Avants

    The easy version of the most popular les avants hike. We took the little train up, and walked down. The path is moatly clear and there's only one place of some elevation. Overall very nice hike with great views. We went ...

  • near La Coudre, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Distance
    10.60mi
    Elevation +
    2415f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCol du Mollendruz to Col du Marchairuz Photo ofCol du Mollendruz to Col du Marchairuz Photo ofCol du Mollendruz to Col du Marchairuz

    Nice winter hike crossing from NE to SW Mt Tendre (1679m). The trail goes through mostly north facing sides of the mountain so expect big accumulations of snow in most parts of it (knee-deep in some places). This was the...

  • Vallorbe-Romainmotier

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    near Vallorbe, Canton de Vaud (Swiss Confederation)
    Distance
    8.81mi
    Elevation +
    1827f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofVallorbe-Romainmotier Photo ofVallorbe-Romainmotier Photo ofVallorbe-Romainmotier

    Nice hike in Vallorbe, start with a heavy inclination, compensated with great views. Once we reach the mountain pass, it almost downhill. The last part of the trip is a nice hike along the river.

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