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The Source - Saint Laurent

Recommended parking: in the center of the town behind the Tourist Office Departure : Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux Difficulty : Easy-to-use Directions to follow:

From SAINT-LAURENT CENTER, go up the village along the Geneva road to the roundabout and Saint-Laurent - le Crêt (yellow markings).

  1. The route crosses the parking lot and accesses the pasture. It turns right and climbs the grassy slope along camping. Continue in the pasture until the road (old tram track) which you will follow until at the Maisonettes.
  2. The path goes up to the right and passes under the tunnel the railway. Continue your way through the pasture untilto the Stones. Cross the road and continue along the path at the bottom of the valley which joins In Fouradon and The dividers.
  3. The forest track goes to the right, to pass the source (metal tray).
  4. At a crossroads, the track goes left towards the Jeannez, then to the entrance of the hamlet.
  5. Then take the road opposite towards the Poncets , below the D437. The path obliques to the right and continues to Salave de Vent via rue du Vieux Chalet (former cheese dairy on the left recognizable by the small loophole windows on the facade to the north). Find the D 437 which you follow to the right for 20 m.
  6. Turn right to cross the hamlet. Then a wide path runs alongside a housing estate and comes out at the Egg Path.
  7. Rue du Vatican joins the D 678 to cross the level crossing. Turn immediately right towards the station. Return to the village center via rue Rouget de Lisle.
Duration of the route (in hours): 2.5 Tips:

This route crosses privately owned pastures with livestock, and follows forest paths. Also for the respect of the owners and operators who authorize you to pass, for the peace of livestock and wildlife, you are invited to stay on the marked trails. Use the passages provided to cross the fences and make sure to close the barriers. Finally, please keep your dog on a leash if you have one.

Wildflowers are beautiful, they can be rare and protected and often wilt quickly. Don't pick them! They will delight future hikers.

In the event of forestry work (felling, skidding, etc.), for your safety, know how to give up and turn around.


For lunch nearby:
  • Kiboo café boutique

    Kiboo coffee shop

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    Kiboo café boutique is a friendly place where you can enjoy a wide range of loose coffees and teas on site or to take away.
  • Marché hebdomadaire de Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux

    Weekly market in Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    Weekly market every Sunday morning from the 1st Sunday in May to the last Sunday in October, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the square in front of the Town Hall in Saint-Laurent.
  • Bar restaurant le Séquane

    Bar restaurant Le Séquane

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    Open every lunchtime except Sunday + Thursday to Saturday evening. Daily lunch menu, à la carte French dishes, pizza in the evening. Beautiful terrace.
  • The Himalayas

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    L'Himalaya offers Indian and Pakistani specialties, on site or to take away. Open from Tuesday evening to Sunday evening from 12 p.m. to 13 p.m. and
  • Pizzeria du Coin d'Amont

    Pizzeria du Coin d'Amont

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    Pizzas, flamenkuchen cooked over a wood fire on site or to take away. Pizzas from €8.10. Open from Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
  • Le Grandvallier

    Le Grandvallier

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    Traditional cuisine based on fresh produce, Jura specialties, on site or to take away.
  • Marchés du Jura

    Jura markets

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    Want to stroll between the stalls of producers and artisans? Here is a selection of markets in Jura (times may vary)
  • Le Comptoir

    The counter

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    The “bistronomic” restaurant, within the casino grounds, combines quality cuisine and bistro conviviality.
  • Le Kiosque

    Booth

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    The pizza kiosk offers you a wide choice of pizzas to take away, evenings from Thursday to Sunday, every day during the holidays.
  • Le Kota Grill

    The Kota Grill

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    The Kota-Grill offers you a friendly moment in a Finnish Kota to enjoy fondue or grill. Reservation required 48 hours in advance.
  • Le Franchouillard Rôtisserie

    Le Franchouillard Rôtisserie

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    Le Franchouillard is a mobile rotisserie, with Label Rouge farm quality poultry cooked entirely on site at the rotisserie.
  • Fruitière du Pays Grandvallier

    Fruitiere du Pays Grandvallier

    SAINT-LAURENT-EN-GRANDVAUX
    Manufacture of Comté, morbier, raclette, butter, Tomme du Grandvaux, cream... You will find various regional products there.