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Hikes in Gingins

Canton of Vaud,Switzerland

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Discover the variety of hikes in Gingins and the surrounding area. From easy walks to challenging tours, there is something for everyone.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Gingins

At the summit of La Dôle.
Hiking Trail · Lake Geneva Region
From La Givrine over La Dôle to St-Cergue
Premium content Difficulty moderate
10.7 km
3:45 h
485 m
597 m
This scenic hike leads through a typical Jura landscape with large pastures bordered by dry stone walls. From La Givrine you go to the summit La Dôle and down to St-Cergue.
Hikers on the Dôle (1677 m)
Hiking Trail · Switzerland
The Échappée Jurassienne: LES ROUSSES > SAINT-CERGUE
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 18
23.1 km
7:10 h
803 m
875 m
The major Franco-Swiss hiking route of the Échappée Jurassienne allows you to cross the Jura massif on foot from west to east, disregarding borders.
Mont Saint-Odile - Vosges
Hiking Trail · Burgundy-Franche-Comté
HexaTrek - Stage 1: Grand Est (Vosges - Doubs - Jura)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1 closed
687.4 km
268:00 h
23,300 m
23,150 m
This mid-mountain stage is incredibly diverse and rich in cultural heritage, with one of the highest densities of fortified castles per km² in the world.
On the other side, it goes up to the Chalet des Apprentis.
Hiking Trail · Nyon (district)
La Dôle 1677 m
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
15.1 km
4:55 h
684 m
591 m
Hike in the westernmost part of the folded Jura of Switzerland from St-Cergue via La Dôle to the truly unique border town La Cure.
Hiking Trail · Switzerland
St-Cergue - La Rippe
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
12.6 km
3:09 h
122 m
641 m
Descent from the Jura to the Côte via the Abbey of Bonmont
Hiking Trail · Nyon (district)
La Givrine - St-Cergue via La Dôle
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
12.5 km
4:00 h
524 m
692 m
Conquering the peaks.
Hiking Trail · Nyon (district)
Chemin de La Dôle
recommended route Difficulty difficult
14.6 km
4:59 h
755 m
592 m
This hike takes you through lovely meadows and forests up to the Jura’s Dôle Mountain and over to La Givrine.At the summit with a 360° panorama, you will have a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc in France and the Jura crest and plateau.
Geneva seen from the Dôle
Hiking Trail · Switzerland
High Jura Thoiry La Cure
recommended route Difficulty difficult
38.4 km
13:36 h
2,303 m
1,541 m
Thoiry (01 Ain), Le Reculet, Crêt de la Neige, Le Grand Crêt, Le Colomby de Gex, Montrond, Dôle, La Cure (Les Dappes) The High Jura / The highest peaks of the Jura
La Dôle
Hiking Trail · Nyon (district)
La Dôle mountain
Difficulty moderate
8.6 km
4:00 h
632 m
632 m
Stationed as a sentinel between Les Rousses and the Léman lake, la Dôle's swiss ridge, peaking at 1677 m, offers a vantage point from which the summits of the Jura Arc and the Alpine Arc unfurl.
Monday, April 29, 2019 10:44:25
Hiking Trail · Nyon (district)
Saint Cergue to La Dôle
Difficulty moderate
10 km
3:42 h
614 m
614 m
A beautiful hike to the second highest peak of the Jura with a view over Lake Geneva
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Welcome to Gingins, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts! Here you can experience numerous hiking tours along picturesque paths and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there are routes for every level.

Hiking in Gingins

Gingins itself offers a variety of beautiful hiking trails that lead through green forests, over rolling hills and along idyllic streams. One popular trail is the route to Mont Tendre, the highest mountain in the Jura mountains. From here, you have a spectacular view of Lake Geneva.

Sights during your hike

You will pass charming mountain huts along the way where you can sample regional specialties. You can also visit Gingins Castle with its historic charm and La Thomasia Botanical Gardens with a variety of rare plant species.

Hiking trails near Gingins

Not far from Gingins, you will find more attractive hiking opportunities. Take the Sentier des Toblerones, a historic path from the Second World War with impressive panoramic views.

Don't miss the tourist highlights!

Don't forget to visit the nearby town of Nyon, known for its Roman amphitheater and the Château de Nyon on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Reviews

  • August 16, 2026
    Yann Planque
    August 16, 2026
    Très belle randonnée avec un superbe panoramique sur le lac Leman, la Suisse, le Jura, et même les Alpes françaises !
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    Photo: Yann Planque, Community
    Photo: Yann Planque, Community
    Photo: Yann Planque, Community
    Scenic
    Written August 16, 2026
  • April 30, 2020
    Michael Udzik
    superbe!
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    Written April 30, 2020

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