View of Dent de Vaulion – Lake Joux loop from L'Abbaye

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View of Dent de Vaulion – Lake Joux loop from L'Abbaye

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hikers

View of Dent de Vaulion – Lake Joux loop from L'Abbaye

04:17

16.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

356 m

L'Abbaye Lakeside and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Lake

L'Abbay is a nice little village with a path along the lake, nice chalet, small wooden bridge, beaches and children playground.

Tip by

1.67 km

View of Dent de Vaulion

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Dent de Vaulion mountain.

Tip by

5.06 km

Lake Joux

Highlight • Lake

From there you'll find a nice view over Dent de Vaulion

Tip by

8.56 km

Wooden Pathway from Le Chenit to Les Bioux

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice wooden pathway passing by wetlands and fields. A parking is situated at the departure on Le Chenit side.

Tip by

16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

7.96 km

580 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

4.89 km

3.20 km

556 m

512 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

5°C

0 %

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Comments

October 6, 2024,Hike around Lac de Joux

Beauttiful walk along Lac de Joux, from Le Pont to Le Sentier, famous for its watchmaking industry.
Most of the walk follows a path around lake, with a scenic and peacefull view at Tête du Lac.