Nº 453 453 - Parcours Col du Mollendruz–Châtel
Stage 1: Col du Mollendruz – Col du Mollendruz
At the far end of the main Col du Mollendruz car park, the Nordic Sport shop is the starting point of one of the most popular snowshoe trails in the Vallée de Joux. For the first few hundred metres, the trail follows a forest path, then takes you through an impressive forest ending at the Combe à la Neige (between the “toblerones”, former military fortifications). From here, the path climbs steeply between forests and pastures to the top of Châtel and its imposing metal cross. Your efforts are rewarded with a unique view encompassing the whole Alpine range.
Return via the Combe à la Neige back down to the winter snack bar at the Chalet du Mollendruz. After enjoying the warmth and cosiness of the chalet, there’s only a gentle slope of 900m back to the starting point at the Col du Mollendruz.
- Direction of signs:
- The route is only marked in a clockwise direction.
- City start
- Col du Mollendruz
City end- Col du Mollendruz
Height Difference- 380 m
Height Difference Back- 380 m
Hiking Time- 3 h 34
Physical requirements- Medium
- Information
- Vallée de Joux Tourisme Centre Sportif Rue de l'Orbe 8 1347 Le Sentier +41 21 845 17 77 info@valleedejoux.ch myvalleedejoux.ch