by charles_lehmann | Tue 26 Jan 2021 | Jura, Snoeshoes tour
I had often gone for a hike in this sector of the Jura Vaudois, whether without snow, or in winter on snowshoes. But until then I had always started either from Bassins or from Saint-George. By consulting the map, I realized that starting from the heights of Marchissy...
by charles_lehmann | Sat 23 Jan 2021 | Jura, Snoeshoes tour
The toponym of Frasse is quite common in French-speaking Switzerland and neighbouring France and it can have two meanings: either a crack or a woodcut. In this case, the Frasses chalet which is above Bassins owes its name to the second meaning since no large crack is...
by charles_lehmann | Sat 9 Jan 2021 | Jura, Snoeshoes tour
Should we say La Neuve or A Neuve? I couldn’t find a plausible explanation. Anyway, the summit located right next to this chalet is worth a little detour, because it is surprising. When one climbs the Crêt de la Neuve, the view is often hidden by the trees, and...
by charles_lehmann | Sun 3 Jan 2021 | Jura, Snoeshoes tour
Here is a short hike that I have done many times, especially in the winter. This takes place in a part of the Jura Vaudois that is not too busy, except around Mont Roux, because a winter route passes nearby.Also, since the quarter under the chalet du Pré was recently...
