Published: 11 Jan 2019 Edition: First Pages: 184 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.1cm
Weight: 210g A two week trek from Zurich to Geneva This guide presents
Switzerland's Jura Crest Trail or Crętes du Jura (also known as the Jura High
Route and Swiss national route 5. This 310km long-distance route traverses the
sub-alpine mountains of the Swiss Jura from Dielsdorf near Zurich to Nyon on the
shores of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva), running roughly parallel to the Swiss-French
border. With over 13,500m of ascent, the trail demands a moderate level of
fitness and can be comfortably completed in around a fortnight. The Jura Crest
Trail is easily accessed from Zurich and Geneva. The region boasts excellent
walking infrastructure and facilities, and although the trail crosses the
mountains, you are seldom too far from civilisation. The guide contains all the
information you need to plan and walk the route. You'll find advice on transport
and comprehensive details of accommodation and refreshments. The trek itself is
presented from east to west in 14 stages of 12-32km, with step-by-step route
description accompanied by clear mapping and notes on local points of interest.
The Jura Crest Trail boasts far-reaching views of the Bernese Oberland, the
Haute Savoie and the Rhine and Rhone Valleys, and is rich in geological, natural
and historical interest. Passing through woodland and alpine meadows and
crossing rolling limestone plateaux, highlights include the spectacular
amphitheatre of the Creux du Van, the medieval towns of Baden and Brugg, and Lac
de Joux, the largest lake in the Jura mountains.