XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Piste de la Tourbière
La Givrine
- Distance
- 9.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
- 200 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
The La Tourbière circular trail takes you to Fruitières de Nyon and includes the vast Jura landscape on the border with France. The undemanding, varied stretch boasts panoramic views to Mont Blanc.
The nine-kilometre cross-country ski trail begins at the La Givrine stop. It initially crosses open Jura uplands, gaining elevation steadily along the way. Sections of woodland bring a marked change of scenery before the terrain opens up again. A good two and a half hours should be allowed for the circuit, which involves around 200 metres of ascent.
After around four kilometres, the trail reaches the Fruitières de Nyon. Shortly afterwards, near Mont Roux, it arrives at the highest point of the circuit at around 1,335 m. From here, the trail descends again, sweeping in long curves across the open plateau. It leads back towards La Givrine between pastures and woodland. The final kilometres are gentler and end back at the La Givrine stop, the starting point.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. Check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
