ギメルの天然記念物・トップ5

Wonderful viewpoint with a view of the Alps

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In the middle of the forest is an old restored castle farm where there are toilets and a wonderful picnic area.

This hike to Mont Tendre is much more than just a mountain getaway. It is a personal experience that allows you to immerse yourself in Swiss nature, discover varied landscapes and create precious memories that will remain etched in your memory forever. Take full advantage of every moment of this unique adventure that is YOURS.

Did the hike up to Mont Tendre peak from & back down to Montricher in less than 3 hrs (>5km/h average), but I would recommend taking 1 hr extra for some breaks and enjoying the top longer. On the top itself, it was cold (extra clothing layers recommended) and *very* windy (early November). I left about 45min before daylight from Montricher, which gave some spectacular views on the way to the top & being above the clouds when reaching Pré Anselme - in that case, a flashlight is of course recommended because the walk through the forest will be dark.

Unique in Switzerland, the Vallon de l'Aubonne Arboretum extends over an area of around 120 ha within an agricultural and forestry perimeter of around 200 ha. It has nearly 4,000 woody plants. The Arboretum pursues a scientific, educational and recreational objective: to make trees known and appreciated. Its collections bring together 3,000 species and varieties of trees and shrubs from all temperate zones of the earth. They are grouped by species and divided into groves highlighting shapes and colors according to their climatic and edaphic requirements, while taking into account their integration into the natural environment. (source: https://www.arboretum.ch/)

The Mont Tendre is the highest summit of the Swiss Jura mountain range (1679m)

the highest mountain in the Swiss Jura the climb from the west requires a short portage