Dent de Vaulion – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

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Dent de Vaulion – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

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Dent de Vaulion – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

03:33

10.7km

470m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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214 m

Between Lac de Joux and Lac Brenet

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent view of Lake Joux and Lake Brenet. Ideal place to refresh and recharge your batteries!

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614 m

Le Pont on Lac de Joux

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The tranquil village of Le Pont on the shores of Lac de Joux is always worth a visit. Make yourself comfortable on the shore of the largest lake in the Jura Mountains, or find a nice restaurant to round off your day of hiking – or better yet, both.

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2.63 km

La Dent

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4.91 km

Dent de Vaulion

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From the Dent de Vaulion you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama. The 1,483 meter high summit is the highest mountain in the region. When the weather is clear you can see the whole of western Switzerland with its numerous lakes. For example, the Vallée de Joux with the two lakes Lac de Joux and Lac de Brenet. A little way from the summit there is a cozy little restaurant where you can reward yourself for the climb up the mountain with a fondue.

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4.92 km

View of Lac de Joux

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Wonderful views in all directions

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5.44 km

Buvette Restaurant de la Dent de Vaulion

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Nice terrace and good food!

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9.95 km

Lake Joux

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Beautiful lake, in the middle of the Jura

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10.2 km

Lac de Joux

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Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

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10.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

1.85 km

1.01 km

899 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.80 km

1.59 km

1.20 km

1.01 km

545 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

6°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 29, 2024,Tour

Magnificent hike with radiant sunshine and a super pleasant temperature ☀️🍁🍂☀️☀️

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April 7, 2023,Randonnée sur le chemin de Goethe enneigé.🤪 7.4.2023

Hike under the snow that fell during the night on the Goethe path which starts from the side of the Valley and goes to the summit of the Dent de Vaulion, which was in the fog. Nice persée of the sun during my descent which allowed me to see the Lac de Joux. End of the course in great weather.👌

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January 3, 2025,En raquettes sur le chemin de Goëthe.❄️ 3.1.2025

Under the white blanket of winter, Goethe's path slowly fades away, leaving footsteps crunching on the snow, while the icy breath of the wind whispers forgotten poems. ❄️🌬️📖

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