Tour du Vanil noir
Route Information
Description
Between villages and unspoilt nature, this suggested 82km route takes you on a journey between the cantons of Vaud, Bern and Fribourg. Located between the three regions, the Vanil Noir, an emblematic mountain of the Pre-Alps, will be your landmark throughout your tour.
Starting from the village of Château-d'Œx, our tour takes you to Rougemont, the last village before the Bernese border. Enjoy its streets with typical chalets with centuries-old facades. After warming up, attack your first pass with this climb between Vaud and Bern. The Mittelberg pass, unknown to the general public, is a small corner of paradise in the middle of nature. It leads you to Jaun, following the famous Gastlosen mountain range closely. You have now reached the top of the Jaun Pass. The descent to the village of Broc, the birthplace of the chocolate industry, gives your legs a break. The rest of the route is more leisurely. Before climbing gently back up into the Pays-d'Enhaut, cross the various villages of the Intyamon. For the last part of your tour, return to Vaud territory by following the Sarine river between the villages of Rossinière, Château-d'Œx and Rougemont.
Practical Information
RECOMMENDATIONS: - suggested route; not marked on the ground. - accessible by Gravel. ACCESS: - two possible departures: Château-d'Œx or Rougemont. - several car parks available (costs vary). - accessible by train via the Montreux Oberland Bernois (MOB) line.
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Between villages and unspoilt nature, this suggested 82km route takes you on a journey between the cantons of Vaud, Bern and Fribourg. Located between the three regions, the Vanil Noir, an emblematic mountain of the Pre-Alps, will be your landmark throughout your tour.
Starting from the village of Château-d'Œx, our tour takes you to Rougemont, the last village before the Bernese border. Enjoy its streets with typical chalets with centuries-old facades. After warming up, attack your first pass with this climb between Vaud and Bern. The Mittelberg pass, unknown to the general public, is a small corner of paradise in the middle of nature. It leads you to Jaun, following the famous Gastlosen mountain range closely. You have now reached the top of the Jaun Pass. The descent to the village of Broc, the birthplace of the chocolate industry, gives your legs a break. The rest of the route is more leisurely. Before climbing gently back up into the Pays-d'Enhaut, cross the various villages of the Intyamon. For the last part of your tour, return to Vaud territory by following the Sarine river between the villages of Rossinière, Château-d'Œx and Rougemont.
Practical Information
RECOMMENDATIONS: - suggested route; not marked on the ground. - accessible by Gravel. ACCESS: - two possible departures: Château-d'Œx or Rougemont. - several car parks available (costs vary). - accessible by train via the Montreux Oberland Bernois (MOB) line.