Hiking : Chemin de la Tour
Switzerland Vaud District du Jura-Nord vaudois
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This hiking route takes you through the beautiful area of Chemin de la Tour. The trail is 7.538 kilometers long with an elevation gain of 164 meters, making it a difficult hike that will take around 2 hours and 9 minutes to complete.
As you start your journey, you will come across a parking area just 0.03 kilometers from the trailhead. About 0.33 kilometers into the hike, there is a bench where you can take a rest and enjoy the surroundings.
Further along the trail, at 2.35 kilometers from the start, you will find Grotte à Baptiste, a cave entrance and archaeological site. Continuing on, at the 3.7 kilometer mark, you will reach Tour de St-Martin, an information point. Nearby, at 3.03 kilometers from the start, is Vallon des Vaux, another information point along the trail.
As you approach the midway point of the hike, at 3.74 kilometers, you will find a BBQ area to have a nice break. Just a bit further, at 3.77 kilometers from the start, there is a viewpoint where you can take in stunning panoramic views.
Towards the end of the trail, at 1.78 kilometers from the start, you will encounter a peak known as Peak 335. At 2.89 kilometers, you will find another peak, and at 3.36 kilometers, there is a third peak along the trail.
Before setting out on this challenging hike, make sure to bring plenty of water, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and check the weather forecast. Enjoy the diverse attractions and scenic views along the Chemin de la Tour hiking route.
