Vaud · Cross-country skiing

Route des Montagnes

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

1.9 mi
round trip
224 ft
climb
4,345 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Route des Montagnes is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois. It is 0.9 miles each way, 1.9 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,240 ft and 4,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Saint-Cergue, about 2.4 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Les Platières, Grande Enne and Mont Roux. For camping, Camping Le Vaud is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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