Description
A guidebook to walking the Jura Crest Trail (also known as Cretes du Jura or Jura High Route) between Dielsdorf near Zurich and Nyon on Lake Geneva. Covering 310km (193 miles), this long-distance trek traversing the sub-alpine mountains of the Swiss Jura takes around 2 weeks to walk and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.
The route is described east to west in 14 stages, each between 12 and 32km (7-20 miles) in length. 12-, 16- and 21-day alternate itineraries are also outlined to allow you to plan the schedule that suits you.
- 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
- Detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and public transport along the route
- Advice on planning and preparation
- Highlights include Creux du Van and the medieval towns of Baden and Brugg
About the Author
Ali Rowsell is a full-time teacher who has worked internationally, in countries including Australia, South Korea and Switzerland. She specialises in the outdoors, in particular mountain walking, and is a freelance International Mountain Leader. Based in Sussex, Ali continues to venture into Switzerland on a regular basis: having lived in the southern part of the Jura, she is very familiar with the local area and enjoys summer and winter activities in the mountains around Lac de Joux.
Book Information
ISBN 9781852849450
Author Ali Rowsell
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 11mm
