03 Juratour von Le Locle via Neuenburgersee und Lac de Joux nach Lausanne
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Last edit: 11-06-2023
Route Summary The route deserves 4.5 stars because it contains wonderful small high-altitude roads as well as cruiser sections and makes the diversity of Swiss beauty visible.
The route is also easy to ride for beginners and does not contain any particular difficulties.
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9h 41m
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244.45 km
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RouteXpert Review The route deserves 4.5 stars because it contains wonderful small high-altitude roads as well as cruiser sections and makes the diversity of Swiss beauty visible.
The route is also easy to ride for beginners and does not contain any particular difficulties.
At the Hotel Des Trois Rois we start for the last time and climb up for the first time just outside the city. Over the Sommartel range of hills we return to the Val de la Sagne, but this time we change down to the Val de Travers. In Noiraigue there is the wonderful opportunity to leave the motorbike at home and hike through the Areuse Gorge on foot. After about 1.5 hours you arrive at Champ-du-Moulin, where you can take the train back to Noiraigue and get back on the motorbike. We don't have enough time this time, as we have a longer tour ahead of us, but at least we enjoy the photo stop in bread lingerie with a view of the Creux-du-Van from below and can imagine the impressive gorge below us.
Via Rochefort and Cortaillod we reach Lake Neuchâtel and drive along the shore to Grandson, where we visit the proud castle. Unfortunately, the car exhibition has not been open to the public for several years and probably won't be anymore. There would be some special rarities to admire. But the castle is also so imposing and exciting. Either in the castle café or in a restaurant nearby, we strengthen ourselves with a coffee and a croissant before we continue.
At Yverdon-les-Bains we circle the southern tip of Lake Neuchâtel and make a detour into the Vaud plain to Moudon. There, as well as in many other towns that we drive past, there would be more castles to admire, but this would take a lot of time. We turn east again and cross a few villages with some very old buildings. We stop in the most beautiful of all settlements in this region, in Romain-Môtier. The car park at the end of the village offers plenty of space and the footpath down to the village center offers a wonderful view of the ancient village. Here we strengthen ourselves with a hearty lunch and definitely visit the monastery with the monastery church. The upper floor is very impressive and with a bit of luck you can learn something about the history of this place from the monastery residents.
After just a few kilometers and the small but fine Col du Mollendruz, we come to the easternmost part of the Swiss Jura. We drive south along the Lac de Joux, a very cold, almost Canadian-looking Jura lake, and over the last Jura pass, the Col du Marchairuz, we reach the Jura vaudois nature park. The photo stop at Sapin à Simeon is a must, the view over Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc is unique.
Before we come down to Begnins, we take one last up and down path to Saint-Cerque, where we come down to Lake Geneva via narrow and beautiful mountain road loops. The last stretch takes us along Lake Geneva. Each village offers wine shops with tasting facilities, local museums and of course at least one castle. Not all are open to the public, but they are stately. If you want, you can also choose one of the junctions to one of the seaside resorts and dare a dip in Lake Geneva. At the entrance to Lausanne, our route for the day ends at the Hotel Starling Lausanne, an extremely dignified yet affordable business hotel with a wonderful underground car park for motorbikes.
By the way, a visit to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne is a MUST while you're there.
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Literally from the start of the Eifel you go to Camping Moto van Hans in 5 crazy rides. You cross 3 countries (Germany, France and Switzerland) several times and the number of motorcycle areas is phenomenal. Eifel, Moselle, Hunsrück, Pfälzerwald, Vosges, Jura, Alps and then along France's most beautiful rivers, the Drome, Tarn, Lot and Dordogne. The number of bends is indescribable. Make sure your phone / camera has enough space, because you will rarely experience so much beauty in such a short time. Note: Driving in mountainous areas requires some experience, the journey as a whole is "spicy"
Day 1 starts in the Eifel and ends in the middle of the Vosges. With MRA it is possible to find the smallest and best roads, which are ideal for this type of route. In the evening of course eating Flammkuchen! However, this route and that of day 2 have to be careful when working on the road in France. Gravel is sprinkled on the road here and that is not always convenient for motorcyclists.
Day 2 goes partly through the Vosges, then the Jura and then you drive a long way through Switzerland. Watch out for your speed here, otherwise it could be very expensive. You don't drive through the highest part of Switzerland, but there is plenty to steer and plenty to see. Your hotel is in Martigny. You can eat in the center, which you reach after 5 minutes.
Day 3 just starts in Switzerland and soon you are on the Route des Grandes Alpes. You tackle a number of very high passes here, such as the Iseran and the Galibier. The height differences are enormous here, you drive here deep valleys and high peaks. Spending the night in Serre Chevalier (where you could theoretically have skied a few months earlier) is a very special experience.
Day 4 still has some big passes in store, after that the route runs via the Drome and the Tarn. The rivers have cut very deep gorges in the relatively soft chalk, resulting in steep mountain formations. A lust for the eye! The old monastery where the hotel is located is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a rich culinary experience.
Day 5 is the last day and takes you through the Cévennes National Park. Simply put, a very large forest, but there is more. The highest peak is 1,900 meters and the roads in the Cévennes are generally very narrow. This has the advantage that they are not used much. Ergo low-traffic and excellent quality. However, on these very narrow roads you have to watch out for the local population and "waste" from the trees. The first don't take it so well with the course of the road and you regularly see it right in front of you on your side of the road, the second occasionally causes broken branches on the road. There is a good chance that at the end you will find Hans with a big grin and a welcome beer waiting for you.
All in all a very impressive ride. All 1,824.75 kilometers (according to MRA) are delightful. The roads are good, the hotels were all excellent, there were certainly culinary delights and the undersigned was very lucky that there were hardly any clouds during all 5 days (August 2023). For the less experienced rider it is advisable to gain some knowledge in advance about riding in mountains and/or to take a rest day after the "queen stage" (day 3).
For those who are going to make the journey: lots of safe kilometers and lots of fun.
Day 1 starts in the Eifel and ends in the middle of the Vosges. With MRA it is possible to find the smallest and best roads, which are ideal for this type of route. In the evening of course eating Flammkuchen! However, this route and that of day 2 have to be careful when working on the road in France. Gravel is sprinkled on the road here and that is not always convenient for motorcyclists.
Day 2 goes partly through the Vosges, then the Jura and then you drive a long way through Switzerland. Watch out for your speed here, otherwise it could be very expensive. You don't drive through the highest part of Switzerland, but there is plenty to steer and plenty to see. Your hotel is in Martigny. You can eat in the center, which you reach after 5 minutes.
Day 3 just starts in Switzerland and soon you are on the Route des Grandes Alpes. You tackle a number of very high passes here, such as the Iseran and the Galibier. The height differences are enormous here, you drive here deep valleys and high peaks. Spending the night in Serre Chevalier (where you could theoretically have skied a few months earlier) is a very special experience.
Day 4 still has some big passes in store, after that the route runs via the Drome and the Tarn. The rivers have cut very deep gorges in the relatively soft chalk, resulting in steep mountain formations. A lust for the eye! The old monastery where the hotel is located is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a rich culinary experience.
Day 5 is the last day and takes you through the Cévennes National Park. Simply put, a very large forest, but there is more. The highest peak is 1,900 meters and the roads in the Cévennes are generally very narrow. This has the advantage that they are not used much. Ergo low-traffic and excellent quality. However, on these very narrow roads you have to watch out for the local population and "waste" from the trees. The first don't take it so well with the course of the road and you regularly see it right in front of you on your side of the road, the second occasionally causes broken branches on the road. There is a good chance that at the end you will find Hans with a big grin and a welcome beer waiting for you.
All in all a very impressive ride. All 1,824.75 kilometers (according to MRA) are delightful. The roads are good, the hotels were all excellent, there were certainly culinary delights and the undersigned was very lucky that there were hardly any clouds during all 5 days (August 2023). For the less experienced rider it is advisable to gain some knowledge in advance about riding in mountains and/or to take a rest day after the "queen stage" (day 3).
For those who are going to make the journey: lots of safe kilometers and lots of fun.
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Switzerland is a wonderful country to cross by motorcycle. Not only because of the beautiful roads, but also because of the cultural and other sights - and of course the beautiful mountains! The country has enormous diversity. Mountains and water in particular determine the landscape. Lake Constance in the north is one of the most popular holiday regions in Central Europe. With Lake Geneva in the far southwest, the Swiss (along with the French) also have one of the largest lakes on the continent. Don't forget Lake Maggiore in the south, although the red flag with the white cross only flies over a small part of it. There the influence of Italy becomes clear again. It is mainly based on language. This also applies to Lake Lugano, in the far south. This panoramic road, called the Grand Tour of Switzerland, is more than 1600 km long. Fans of mountain passes will be happy in many places. The route takes you to the Schwägalp, the San Bernardino and the Gotthard Pass. Divided into eight rides, it is a unique road trip.
Switzerland is a wonderful country to cross by motorcycle. Not only because of the beautiful roads, but also because of the cultural and other sights - and of course the beautiful mountains! The country has enormous diversity. Mountains and water in particular determine the landscape. Lake Constance in the north is one of the most popular holiday regions in Central Europe. With Lake Geneva in the far southwest, the Swiss (along with the French) also have one of the largest lakes on the continent. Don't forget Lake Maggiore in the south, although the red flag with the white cross only flies over a small part of it. There the influence of Italy becomes clear again. It is mainly based on language. This also applies to Lake Lugano, in the far south. This panoramic road, called the Grand Tour of Switzerland, is more than 1600 km long. Fans of mountain passes will be happy in many places. The route takes you to the Schwägalp, the San Bernardino and the Gotthard Pass. Divided into eight rides, it is a unique road trip.
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