Tourism Mont Tendre 1679 m

Hotel Restaurant at Montricher at the foot of the Mont Tendre

With an elevation of 1679 metres above sea level the Mont Tendre is the highest peak in the Swiss Jura and offers spectacular hiking and cycling trails. Enjoy the fantastic views while having a rest at the Chalet du Mont Tendre, before continuing on to L’abbaye in the Joux valley while enjoying a break at the Chalet de Chatel.
Auberge Aux 2 Sapins is located at Montricher at the foot of the Mont Tendre.

The writing museum (La Maison de l'écriture)

Maison de l'écriture à Montricher

The writing museum in Montricher Bois Désert, is a splendid place to discover literature, authors and artists.

Train BAM (Bière-Apples-Morges)

BAM La voie des sens

La voie des sens. The little green trains of the BAM railway line bring the passengers from Morges to Bière or even up to the springs of the Venoge river at l’Isle.
Enjoy an unforgettable train ride with a breathtaking view!
The BAM Saveur offer consists of an electric locomotive and a bar wagon of the year 1895. This romantic little train takes you up to Apples. During this ride you can enjoy the wonderful landscape while enjoying a welcome drink.

At the train station of Apples you will change to a restaurant wagon of the year 1925. During the ride to l’Isle you will be spoiled with seasonal delicacies of the Morges region. The gastronomic part of the trip ends at l’Isle, a lovely Jura foot village. After the returning to Apples you have the possibility to take the BAM trian to Bière and the possibility to visit the Mill of Sévery, the last manual oil mill in Switzerland that is being run throughout the year. Montricher is on the railway route from Apples to l’Isle / Mont-la-Ville.

Springs of the Venoge river

Sources de la Venoge à L'Isle

The springs of the Venoge river can be explored from the parc of Chateau de l’Isle. The Venoge river has not only one but six springs. The hiking trail marked blue and white lead to the two main springs, le Chaudron and le Puits.

The Joux valley by the Col du Mollendruz

Our hotel restaurant is the perfect choice while on holiday in the Vaudois Jura mountains or for a sunday outing. On your journey from the Joux valley to the top of the Mollendruz, have a break to enjoy our « Weekend Menu” »…