Natural sites

Lac de Joux

Lake Joux is a very popular destination with nature lovers. The lakeshore villages of Le Sentier, L’Abbaye or Le Pont offer a whole range of restaurants, hotels and activities in winter and summer.

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Lac Brenet

Le Pont

"Little brother" of Lac de Joux, Lac Brenet and its didactic path constitute a place for walks enjoyed by families.

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Lac Ter

Le Lieu

The small Lac Ter is frequented by fishermen in summer and by skaters during some very cold winters.

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The Beaches of the Vallée de Joux

The Joux and Brenet lakes offer a multitude of options for swimming. The water temperature can get as warm as 24°C in summer.

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Dent de Vaulion

Emblematic mountain for both the Vallée de Joux and Vallorbe, its breath-taking panoramic views from the summit makes the Dent de Vaulion a well sought after excursion destination.

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Roche Champion

In the heart of the Risoud forest, the Roche Champion offers a magnificent panorama of the French Jura and its lakes.

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Risoud Forest

Fascinating by its vast expanses, the Risoud forest is well known for its resonance wood and its encounter with history. A peaceful haven in summer as well as in winter.

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Mont Tendre

Mont Tendre is a mountain of the Vaud Jura. It is a particularly popular excursion destination because of the magnificent panoramic views from its summit.

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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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