Vaud · Cross-country skiing

Chemin du Bas du Risoux

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Vaud, Switzerland.

2.4 mi
round trip
596 ft
climb
4,064 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin du Bas du Risoux is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,890 ft and 4,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Le Brassus, about 1.9 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche Champion. For camping, Camping du Lac de Joux and Camping à la Ferme are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin du Bas du Risoux for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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