St Cergue to La Dôle loop

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This Sunday we will do a hike from St Cergue to La Dôle taking advantage of the excellent weather.

🏔️ HIKE DETAILS

We will start from St-Cergue train station at 10:03, make an 8 loop and come back to St-Cergue at around 16:00. We will walk at a steady pace and will be making stops for snacks, lunch and to admire the views.

Duration: 5-6 hours (including breaks)
Length: 16.3km
Elevation gain: 835m.
Difficulty: Moderate

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/switzerland/vaud/la-dole-from-saint-cergue?u=m

Please download the AllTrails app and download the map provided. This is for your own safety in case you get far from the group.

🥾 TECHNICAL / PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY:

The hike does not present technical difficulties but you need to be in adequate physical shape as the group walks fast. Ideallyy you shouldd have done hikes of more than 1,000m elevation.

🌏 DIRECTIONS

Please take the red train R55 departing from Nyon at 9:29 and arriving at 10:03 in St-Cergue. Please note that to take this train you need to go behind the Nyon station and underground to track 21/22. To arrive in Nyon on time:

• If you are coming from Geneva, take the R33 leaving Geneva at 09:08 and arriving in Nyon at 9:24.
• If you are coming from Lausanne, take the IR leaving Lausanne at 8:52 and arriving in Nyon at 9:18.

We will all get together at 10:03 for greetings at the St-Cergue train station and start our hike.

There are trains back to Nyon from St-Cergue at 16:07 and 16:37 so we have options to get back.

🧣 WHAT TO BRING

-Hiking boots
-Jacket as it might get cold at the top
-Lunch and snacks
-Sufficient Water
-Cap or hat, sunglasses
-Sunscreen

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

You agree when you sign up for this group, or any of the events, that you have read, understood, and accepted the following terms. This is not a guided tour, everyone is responsible for his/her own. You are attending at your own risk and you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being. You are responsible for informing yourself about the event, bringing the proper equipment, and being properly insured. You waive any claim against the organizer for any loss, damage, expense, injury, or any other situation incurred or suffered as a result of your participation in the event. These terms extend and apply to, and also cover and include, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability.

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