This easy loop takes place entirely on the Vattay plateau, in an open, wooded landscape, ideal for a family outing or a peaceful exploration of nature.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
(1) Start: From the Domaine de la Vattay start area, follow the log barriers to the control chalet.
(2) Head for the plateau and enter the forest on a wide snowshoe trail.
(3) About 500 m further on, the trail opens out onto a more open landscape.
(3) Continue along the marked snowshoe trail, then, at the Girantette intersection, turn left to begin the return journey along the other side of the plateau.
(4) The path gradually takes you back to the start of the plateau.
(5) Follow the original path back to the start area.
Itinerary details
Description
A beautiful, accessible loop that circles the Vattay plateau. Between clearings and forest edges, the route offers varied scenery and opens up to superb views, particularly of the Jura Mountains and the Col de la Faucille pass.
The start and finish are at the Domaine de la Vattay, where there is an entrance fee. As with any route through a protected natural area, it is essential to comply with the regulations in force (no dogs, stay on the marked trails, no unnecessary noise, etc.).
The start and finish are at the Domaine de la Vattay, where there is an entrance fee. As with any route through a protected natural area, it is essential to comply with the regulations in force (no dogs, stay on the marked trails, no unnecessary noise, etc.).