Lac de Joux

Lake L'Abbaye, Vaud, Switzerland

What to expect

Lac de Joux is a lake in the Vallée de Joux in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, and is the largest lake in Switzerland lying above 1,000 meters. The lake offers a fantastic playground for skaters and sail cart fans during the winter months when it freezes. Visitors can enjoy skating in a family-friendly environment, and on several occasions during the season, thousands of visitors can be found skating on the frozen lake in complete safety. The surrounding area, known as the Jura Mountains, provides a beautiful backdrop for winter activities

Plan your family visit to the Lac de Joux with these blog insights 👇

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Vaud Jura: Excursion to the “small mountains”

Vaud Jura: Excursion to the “small mountains”
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked down from Dent de Vaulion to the village of L’Abbaye on the Lac de Joux. We followed a path through meadows and along roads

Highlights: We enjoyed the hike down to the lake, passing by wildflowers and a forgotten cheese dairy. The lake offered a pleasant scene ✨