Scenic Jogging Loop around Lac Brenet
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Enjoy an easy running loop around Lac Brenet with lakeside views and highlights like Les Charbonnières and Le Pont.
Starting near Les Charbonnières, this easy running loop guides you along the picturesque shores of Lac Brenet. The route combines asphalt, forested trails, and gravel paths, offering a pleasant mix of surfaces with minimal elevation change (8 m ascent/descent). As you run, you’ll pass the unique Pégase statue and the charming village of Le Pont. Don’t miss a chance to learn about local cheese history at the Vacherin Mont-D’Or museum, located near the route. The loop continues through serene forested sections and open paths, making it suitable for runners of all levels. With its gentle terrain and beautiful views, this circuit provides a relaxing yet invigorating experience in the Jura-Nord vaudois.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Vacherin Mont-D’Or museum
Le Pont
Le Pont
Pégase
Le Pont (lac)
Public transport
Reach the starting point easily by taking the train to Les Charbonnières railway station, located close to the route in Jura-Nord vaudois.
Directions
From Jura-Nord vaudois, drive towards Le Lieu and follow local roads to the Lac Brenet area near Les Charbonnières.
Parking
Parking is available near Les Charbonnières, close to the starting point of the loop around Lac Brenet.
Coordinates
Equipment
Sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing in a layered system, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, mobile phone, maps.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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