Route des lacs
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland
Point-to-point trail in Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 14.7 mi (23.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,437 ft (438 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 50 min
- High point
- 3,468 ft (1,057 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade du Ramaclé 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Historic site: Château de Rougemont 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Visitor center 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Ruines du château de Vanel 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Saanen beim Kappeli 13 mi (21 km) from start
- Shelter 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Toilets: Kompotoi 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Bellerive 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Touristeninformation Gstaad 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Route des lacs
How long is Route des lacs?
Route des lacs is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,437 ft (438 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,468 ft (1,057 m).
How hard is Route des lacs?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route des lacs?
Parking at the far end, Fee, 20 spaces. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Route des lacs?
Drinking water on the way at 4 mi (6.5 km), 5.9 mi (9.5 km), 9.8 mi (15.8 km), 9.9 mi (16 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 9.3 mi (15 km), 9.8 mi (15.8 km), 9.9 mi (16 km).
Is Route des lacs shaded?
Mostly exposed (25% under trees).
What can you do on Route des lacs?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Route des lacs?
Chef de Gare, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Epicerie Laiterie Delacombaz, 0.9 mi (1.5 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Route des lacs?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Route des lacs
- Route de la Tsarère Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Route d'Allières Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Grosse Frasse Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Via Alpina Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Expert · 17.1 mi (27.6 km)
- Via Alpina Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Expert · 11.8 mi (19 km)
- Grosse Frasse Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Les Clous Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Moderate · 1.5 mi (2.3 km)
- Chemin du Mont Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
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