Family activities

A wide choice of activities that will please children and adults alike

Year-round, activities adapted for families are numerous in the Vallée de Joux. There is something for everyone whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, sports amateur or if you just enjoy discovering new places.

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Vallée de Joux Sports Center
Le Sentier
The sports center offers a variety of installations providing groups and individuals with a wide selection of sports activities year-round.

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Espace Horloger
Le Sentier
The Espace Horloger in Le Sentier uses the latest interactive techniques to introduce visitors to the secrets of time. In this museum, complication watches, historical objects and virtual installations teach visitors about the various trades and the history of watch-making in the Joux Valley.
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Boat Caprice II
Le Pont
This small but charming boat, with room for 40 passengers, makes the passengers discover beaches and other favourite spots around the valley.
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Astroval Astronomical Observatory
Le Solliat
Situated in the middle of the pastures of Le Solliat, Astroval observatory allows you to slip into a world of reverie. Novice or initiated, in daytime or night-time, Astroval observatory holds something for everyone.
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Steam Train Le Pont – Le Brassus
Le Pont
Relive the past in the steam powered train that links Le Pont to Le Brassus traversing forests, freshwater lakes and pastures.
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Mas des Grandes Roches Discovery Trail
Le Brassus
The Mas des Grandes Roches discovery trail takes walkers into the fascinating Risoud forest, one of the biggest in Europe. Starting in Brassus, in the Vallée de Joux, this is an easy walk but the right equipment is required to manage the terrain.
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Altitude 1004 water sports centre
Les Bioux
A quaint, hidden beach offering water activities of all kinds with a dynamic and caring team… everything you need for a great moment on the Lac de Joux!
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Thomas Locations water sports centre
Le Pont
Situated on the bay in Le Pont, Thomas Locations is the ideal starting point for a fun outing on the Lac de Joux.
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Lac de Joux Water ski and Wakeboard Club

Lac de Joux Water ski and Wakeboard Club
Le Sentier
Surface water sport enthusiasts won’t be disappointed with the variety of installations available in Le Rocheray.
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La Bobine Cinema
Le Sentier
Situated in the center of the village of Le Sentier, La Bobine Cinema proposes a rich and diverse choice of films weekly.
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The Jardin du Temps
Le Brassus
This educational park allows visitors to discover the botanical and geographical evolution of the region over a period of 350 million years. The walk ends in front of the guardian of the park: Sapy the mammoth.
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Brenet Lake didactic theme trail
At the northern point of the lake a yellow sign indicates the tour of the lake. Start at the train station in Le Pont for a loop of 4-km (1 hour, flat terrain). Approximately a dozen interpretive signs will guide you through the history of ice-making in the region.
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Visite à l’alpage des Esserts du Lieu
Les Charbonnières
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Juraparc
Vallorbe - Le Pont
The Juraparc in Mont d’Orzeires, 30 minutes from Yverdon-les-Bains, is in a beautiful area of forests and mountain pasture where wolves, bears and bison roam almost freely. Popular with families and animal lovers, the animal park is also a centre for education and protection of the species.
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Vallorbe Caves
Vallorbe
6 km from the French border, the Vallorbe caves are the biggest in Switzerland. Created by the River Orbe, the impressive geological formation consisting of stalactites, stalagmites and limestone columns, enhanced by skilful illumination, is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland and Europe.
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Iron and Railway Museum
Vallorbe
Located in Les Grandes Forges, the Vallorbe Iron and Railway Museum, about 30 minutes from Yverdon-les-Bains, tells the story of its industries and their importance for the development of the City of Iron. The sound effects and real-life atmosphere of the forges captivate children and parents alike.
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Pré-Giroud Military Fort
Vallorbe
The Pré-Giroud artillery fort in Vallorbe was built and used during the Second World War.
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Vallée de Joux Sports Center
The Vallée de Joux Sports Center is a quality sports center offering numerous sports activities year-round.

Natural sites
The most outstanding panoramas of the region

Col du Marchairuz - 1449m

Col du Mollendruz - 1180m

Le Pont, L'Aouille - 1108m

Le Sentier - 1016m

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