Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Vaud

Vaud

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Vaud

Vaud’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Vaud. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

La Dôle Summit

The mountain peak of La Dôle is 1,677 meters above sea level. From the second highest mountain in the Swiss Jura you have a magnificent view of Lake Geneva. There …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Dent de Vaulion Summit

From the Dent de Vaulion you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama. The 1,483 meter high summit is the highest mountain in the region. When the weather is clear you can …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Lac de Joux

Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Mont Tendre Summit

At 1,679 meters, Mont Tendre is the highest point in the Swiss Jura. From the summit you have a beautiful view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, as well as a breathtaking 360-degree panorama.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Chasseron Summit

The Chasseron belongs to the Folded Jura and is 1,607 meters high. From up here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Savoyard, the Valais and the Bernese Alps and up to the Säntis.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Dard Waterfall

This is where you get that Colorado Canyon feeling! Magnificent cascades and a small "pond" at their feet. However, only recommended for particularly "cool people" in midsummer. teddy-b.ch/ausflugsziel/cascade-du-dard-romainmotier-vd-colorado-feeling

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Military Fountain

You are certainly wondering how such a charming, bucolic fountain can have such a martial name? We'll tell you if you insist, but really if you insist because it's not …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Vallorbe Caves

You feel a bit like you're on another planet here, or like in Jules Verne's “Journey to the Center of the Earth”. Anyone who visits the caves will find crystals, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Col de Porte (Jura)

Wonderful all-round view of Lake Geneva and the natural park.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Louis Bourget Park Beach

A small idyll on the very edge of Lausanne: the Louis Bourget Park. It is named after a doctor, naturalist and ornithologist who, during his lifetime from 1856 to 1913, campaigned for this spot to be declared a nature reserve.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Vaud

The Europe Trail – GR 5 from the Mediterranean to Germany

Hiking Collection by

Manu

The Europe Trail – GR 5 from Nyon to Montbéliard

Hiking Collection by

Kevin

Road to Lisbon – bikepacking the Alps, Pyrenees and Picos de Europa

Mountain Biking Collection

4 stages through the wild Jura Mountains – Arc jurassien in Switzerland

Cycling Collection by

Yves

Keep your eyes on the mountains – Alpine Panorama Trail in Switzerland

Hiking Collection by

Markus Paulini

Rocks, distant views and fondue - 16 stages on the Jura Crest Trail

Hiking Collection by

Twjst (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

The Rhone Route – from glaciers to Lake Geneva

Cycling Collection by

Benjamin Behre

Between Lake Constance and Lake Geneva – the Mittelland Route

Cycling Collection by

Christoph Heribert Gasser

Most popular routes in Vaud

Hiking in Vaud

Running Trails in Vaud

Road Cycling Routes in Vaud

MTB Trails in Vaud

Cycling in Vaud

Easy hikes in Vaud

Gravel biking in Vaud

Waterfall hikes in Vaud

Mountain Hikes in Vaud

Most popular attractions in Vaud

Places to see

Mountain Peaks

Lakes

Castles

Mountain passes

Waterfalls

Bike Parks

Canyons

Huts

Caves

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Find even more amazing natural monuments in Vaud by checking out the top Highlights region by region:

Lac de Morat (VD)

Explore more

Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones in Vaud:

Eastern Switzerland Espace Mittelland Vaud Graubünden Jura Mountains Valais Ticino Zurich Nordwestschweiz Distretto di Vallemaggia

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Vaud

La Dôle Summit

Dent de Vaulion Summit

Lac de Joux

Mont Tendre Summit

Chasseron Summit

Dard Waterfall

Military Fountain

Vallorbe Caves

Col de Porte (Jura)

Louis Bourget Park Beach

Other adventures in Vaud

Most popular routes in Vaud

Most popular attractions in Vaud

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️