Departure from the tracea.ch shop in Saint-Cergue
The All-Mountain mountain bike tour around La Dôle begins with a short but steep climb to La Ballade in Béatrix. This path can be slippery in wet weather. You will then arrive in the peaceful neighbourhood of Guinfard, where the first descent begins along a lovely narrow path.
Next, it’s off for a 5-kilometre climb along an easy dirt track. You’ll pass close to La Baraque à Kuffer and, on your left, you’ll be able to admire Lake Geneva and the majestic Alpine range. Once you reach an altitude of 1,380 metres, you’ll have earned a magnificent descent along the Chemin des Crêtes. Please note: this is a footpath, so be sure to slow down when approaching pedestrians. After a descent of 250 metres, you’ll begin another climb through a magnificent forest.
A short stop at the Au Privé d’Amour hut will give you the energy you need to carry on. Once you reach an altitude of 1,380 metres, you’ll set off along a narrow, technical single track that can be slippery in wet weather. After this magnificent descent, head towards the La Baudichonne mountain pasture. Please be mindful of the herds and make sure to close the gates behind you. A 2-kilometre stretch along a tarmac road will take you up to 1,400 metres. From here, you’ll cross over to the French side of the Jura and pass close to farms typical of our Vaudois Jura. All along this path, you can admire the summit of La Dôle and its iconic «white ball».
A superb, gently ascending single track will take you to the ski slopes of the Jura Sur Léman resort.
After a whirlwind descent, do pop into the restaurant at Cuvaloup to sample a regional dish.
Later on, you’ll reach the mountain pastures of La Givrine, a popular tourist destination in winter. The return journey to Saint-Cergue takes you along beautiful paths that are sometimes technical and narrow.
Arrive at the tracea.ch shop.
A Saint-Cergue You can wash your bike at the tourist information centre and enjoy a meal at one of the village’s three restaurants.