Vaud · Hiking

Chemin de la Puyaz

A 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland.

0.7 mi
one way: 585 ft
climb: 3,043 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Chemin de la Puyaz is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,540 ft and 3,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 580 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vallorbe, about 1.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Montagnat, Crêt des Alouettes and Le Mont d'Orzeires. Saut du Day is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping au Pré Sous Ville and Village de Tipis are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin de la Puyaz for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.