Publisher Description

A guidebook to walking the Jura Crest Trail (also known as Crêtes du Jura or Jura High Route) between Dielsdorf near Zurich and Nyon on Lake Geneva. Covering 310km (193 miles), this long-distance trek traversing the sub-alpine mountains of the Swiss Jura takes around 2 weeks to walk and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.The route is described east to west in 14 stages, each between 12 and 32km (7–20 miles) in length. 12-, 16- and 21-day alternate itineraries are also outlined to allow you to plan the schedule that suits you.

• 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
• Detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and public transport along the route
• Advice on planning and preparation
• Highlights include Creux du Van and the medieval towns of Baden and Brugg

Author Biography

Ali Rowsell is a full-time teacher who has worked internationally, in countries including Australia, South Korea and Switzerland. She specialises in the outdoors, in particular mountain walking, and is a freelance International Mountain Leader. Based in Sussex, Ali continues to venture into Switzerland on a regular basis: having lived in the southern part of the Jura, she is very familiar with the local area and enjoys summer and winter activities in the mountains around Lac de Joux.

Table of Contents

Mountain safetyRoute summary tableMap keyOverview mapIntroductionThe Jura High RouteGeology of the Jura mountainsWorld War II and the Jura mountainsFlowers of the Jura mountainsWhen to goSuggested itinerariesGetting there and aroundAccommodationFood and drinkLanguageMoneyWhat to takeMapsWaymarking and trailsSafety in the mountainsUsing this guideThe Jura High Route (East to West)Stage 1 Dielsdorf to NeustaldenStage 2 Neustalden to HauensteinStage 3 Hauenstein to BalsthalStage 4 Balsthal to WeissensteinStage 5 Weissenstein to FrinvillierStage 6 Frinvillier to ChasseralStage 7 Chasseral to Vue des AlpesStage 8 Vue des Alpes to NoiraigueStage 9 Noiraigue to Sainte-CroixStage 10 Sainte-Croix to VallorbeStage 11 Vallorbe to Col du MollendruzStage 12 Col du Mollendruz to Col du MarchairuzStage 13 Col du Marchairuz to Saint-CergueStage 14 Saint-Cergue to NyonAppendix A AccommodationAppendix B Useful contactsAppendix C Glossary

Long Description

Guidebook to the Jura High Route (also known as the Jura Crest Trail), traversing the undulating limestone plateau of the Swiss Jura. The 310km trail, from Dielsdorf near Zurich to Nyon on Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), is presented in 14 day stages and boasts great scenery and rich natural, historical and geological interest.

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