Your excursion to the Col du Marchairuz

As of 15 December 2024, route 840Target not accessible will take you to Col du Marchairuz from Rolle, Gimel, St-George or Le Sentier-L’Orient, Le Brassus all year round. It does six return journeys on Saturdays and Sundays and on public holidays.

The “Resonance Wood” educational trail

In the forests of the Jura Vaudois Nature Park lies a hidden treasure: resonance woodTarget not accessible, made from spruce trees. Set off with family or friends in search of this wood prized by instrument makers the world over for its acoustic properties. It is said that only one in 10,000 trees is suitable enough to be used as the material for a guitar or violin! Along the way, listen carefully and let yourself be carried away by this atypical acoustic walk.

Gaia, the wood ant

Explore the red wood ant trail with Gaia. Formica rufa, known as the red wood ant for its colour, plays an essential role in our forests. So much so that in 1966, it became the first insect in Switzerland to be given protected status. There are ten points along the red wood ant trail presenting these likeable insects and their specific features. An educational and fun attraction to discover with family or friends.

Espace découvertes

The Jura Vaudois Nature Park welcomes visitors at its “'Espace découvertes”, located in the east wing of the Hôtel-Restaurant du Marchairuz. It is open at the same times as the restaurant, and admission is free. It houses a permanent exhibition detailing the tasks the Confederation has entrusted to Swiss regional nature parks.

It presents the park’s projects linked to the landscape, biodiversity, sustainable tourism, the promotion of local produce and the local economy, and increased awareness of sustainable development.

Sapin de Siméon trail

In fine weather, you can also enjoy a walk along the Sapin de Siméon trailTarget not accessible, which has been renovated. Ten information points detail the richness of the nature surrounding you and tell you all about the history of the park’s forestry and eco-system.

On foot or by bike

The Jura Vaudois Nature Park has selected itineraries of varying length and difficulty for outdoor and hiking enthusiasts. They are all marked and have public transport connections.

By bicycle, mountain bike or e-bike, you can discover unique and preserved landscapes, which also have public transport connections.

Take advantage of discounted tickets on this route.

Other suggested activities in the Jura Vaudois Nature Park during winter

Cross-country skiing

Explore the vast snowy expanses of the Jura Vaudois Nature Park. Enjoy the spruce forests and snow-covered valleys for cross-country skiing or sledging. The more adventurous can set off across the cross-country ski park, stretching from the Col du Mollendruz to La Givrine, passing the Col du Marchairuz. Along the way, a number of Alpine restaurantsTarget not accessible are open for hikers and skiers in winter. These offer welcome gourmet breaks.

Sledging

Do you like sledging? Do you enjoy thrills? Then the longest toboggan runTarget not accessible in the Vallée de Joux is for you! Wind your way down the northern slopes of the Marchairuz Pass between forests and clearings all the way to the Vallée de Joux Nordic Center. And at the bottom of the slope, there is a large snow-covered area where children can discover the joys of winter and sliding.

Route 10.840Target not accessible Rolle–Gimel–St-George(–Le Sentier-L’Orient) takes you to the Col du Marchairuz on weekends and public holidays all year round.