JURA
Independent Tour: 3,550 Chf
10 nights (Optional rest days)
Shorter tours possible.
Dates: March through October
BOOK TOURCyclists will ride an average 85 km a day with around 900 meters of daily climbing.
Expect to spend 6 to 7 hours in the saddle each day.
Keep in mind: this independent tour requires 4 riders.
Scott Addict Rim Brakes: 300 Chf
Trek ALR Di2: 400 Chf
Scott Addict Disc Brakes: 400 Chf
Scott Addict with carbon wheel set: 700 Chf
- Orientation and bicycle fitting at shop
- All accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels
- All breakfasts
- Return of bicycle to Geneva
- Turn-by-turn cellphone navigation
- Luggage transfers
The adventure begins !
You will follow the shore of Lake Geneva for 20 kilometers before heading north on Swiss National Route 7. From here there is a steep ascent to the Col de Marchairuz . Once up, you will be riding through flat and austere highland pastures.
You’re now in the Canton of Vaud’s regional “Jurassic Park! You’ll see few people, but lots of dense fir forests, ancient stone fencing and perhaps a few dwellings with signs reading “mountain cheese for sale”.
We’ll then drop down a few hundred meters to Le Brassus. You are now in the famous watch-making region of the “Vallée de Joux” . There are around 6,000 people living in this valley and 85% make their living directly from the craft.
Our overnight is down the road on the pristine Lac de Joux . This is the largest lake in the Swiss Jura and the clear water that you see is supplied by streams running beneath the pastures.
Supper with views of the lake ! Try the local Vacherin Mont d’Or cheese melted over jacket potatoes with white wine !
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