From Les Chaux to Les Diablerets

landscape Difficult

hiking 12.92 kilometers

schedule 03:40 h

trending_up 354 metres

trending_down 946 metres

Les Chaux - Taveyanne - Coufin - Alpage du Col de la Croix - Tréchadèze - Les Diablerets

Difficulty

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Best season

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Summer

Highest point

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1797 metres

Lowest point

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1163 metres

Route Information

Description

At the start of this hike, you take the cable car that links Barboleuse to Les Chaux. Then, you head towards the hamlet of Taveyanne and then descend towards Coufin. Then follow the path that goes up to the Alpage du Col de la Croix.

At the Col de la Croix mountain pasture, cheese is sti...

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Recommendations

Stay on the marked paths
Make sure you know your route and the weather conditions
Respect flora and fauna
Take your rubbish home with you
Respect private property
Close all gates behind you
Keep dogs on leads

apparel

Equipment

a good pair of hiking boots for good grip
Weather-appropriate clothing. Conditions change rapidly in the mountains, so bring a waterproof jacket and warm clothing.
A rucksack suited to the length of the hike and the amount of equipment.
Sun protection: sunglasses, high factor sun cream, cap or hat.
A map (or GPS)
A first-aid kit
Sufficient water (at least 1 litre per person) and food.