Lake Geneva region

Le Chenit

Le Chenit is a charming municipality in the Vallée de Joux in the canton of Vaud, nestled within the Jura landscape at 1013 meters above sea level. The municipality includes Le Sentier, Le Brassus, and L’Orient, with approximately 4700 residents. Le Chenit is known as the cradle of Swiss watchmaking and offers ideal conditions for nature and activity enthusiasts with Lake Joux, numerous hiking and cycling trails, and winter sports facilities.

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Sights nearby

Lake Joux
Lake Joux
Lake
Vallorbe Caves
Vallorbe Caves
Cave
Jura Vaudois Nature Park
Jura Vaudois Nature Park
Nature Park
Lac Léman
Lac Léman
Lake
The Pleiades
The Pleiades
Mountain summit
Rochers de Naye
Rochers de Naye
Mountain summit
Château de Prangins
Château de Prangins
Castle & ruin
Chillon Castle
Chillon Castle
Castle & ruin
Lake Neuchâtel
Lake Neuchâtel
Lake
Lac de Joux
Lac de Joux
Lake · Le Lieu
Saut du Day
Saut du Day
Waterfall · Ballaigues
Juraparc
Juraparc
Zoo & animal park · Vallorbe

Getting around: passes & scenic trains

Train ticket between Lausanne and Montreux
Train ticket between Lausanne and Montreux
Lausanne
from $35
1 % back
Geneva City Pass
Geneva City Pass
Geneva
from $39
4.5(2)
3 % back
Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Rail ticket between Berne and Lucerne through the Emmental valley
Bern
from $48
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City Pass Bern
City Pass Bern
Bern
from $14
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Marzilibahn ticket in Bern
Marzilibahn ticket in Bern
Bern
from $14
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Day pass for all zones in the Libero fare association
Day pass for all zones in the Libero fare association
Bern
from $100
1 % back
City Pass Solothurn
City Pass Solothurn
Solothurn
from $14
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Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Jungfrau Travel Pass - 3 to 8 days
Grindelwald
from $281
4.8(42)
1 % back
Bernese Oberland Pass
Bernese Oberland Pass
Interlaken
from $306
4.7(15)
1 % back
Golden Pass Express Ticket from Interlaken Ost or Montreux (without reservation)
Golden Pass Express Ticket from Interlaken Ost or Montreux (without reservation)
Interlaken · In demand
from $72
4.3(15)
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Events in Le Chenit

Rétrospective: 60 ans de peinture, Charles AubertGalerie de l'Essor · 14:00–17:00 · until Sun, Nov 8

L'agenda 2026 de l'EssorLa galerie de l'Essor · 14:00–17:00

Jeune public : Les Quatre Saisons de Framboise et ConfitureÉglise du Lieu · 16:00–17:00

Trending in Le Chenit

Ticket for Vallorbe Caves
Ticket for Vallorbe Caves
Vallorbe
from $23
4.8(11)
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Foxtrail GO Lausanne digital scavenger hunt
Foxtrail GO Lausanne digital scavenger hunt
Lausanne
from $25
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Foxtrail GO Geneva (UNO/WTO) digital treasure hunt
Foxtrail GO Geneva (UNO/WTO) digital treasure hunt
Geneva
from $25
3 % back
Ticket Chaplin's World
Ticket Chaplin's World
Vevey
from $39
5.0(5)
5 % back
Foxtrail GO Yverdon-les-Bains digital treasure hunt
Foxtrail GO Yverdon-les-Bains digital treasure hunt
Yverdon-les-Bains
from $25
3 % back
Geneva: City tour by bus and mini-train
Geneva: City tour by bus and mini-train
Geneva
from $74
5.0(1)
5 % back
From Geneva: Bus tour to Annecy and Geneva including mini train
From Geneva: Bus tour to Annecy and Geneva including mini train
Geneva
from $133
5 % back
Kayak Tour Lake Geneva Allaman Nyon self-guided
Kayak Tour Lake Geneva Allaman Nyon self-guided
Lausanne
from $102
3 % back
High-altitude Hot Air Balloon Ride: Lausanne Region
High-altitude Hot Air Balloon Ride: Lausanne Region
Lausanne
from $605
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Kids Fun Park Ticket Etoy
Kids Fun Park Ticket Etoy
Etoy
Free
5.0(2)

Food & drink nearby

Everything within a 80 min drive

Wine Hiking Tour of La Côte Vineyards for Private Groups
Wine Hiking Tour of La Côte Vineyards for Private Groups
Lausanne
from $27
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"Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
"Chocolate-making pleasure for everyone" Workshop Maison Cailler
Broc
from $58
5.0(8)
5 % back
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
"Fire kitchen" cooking over the fire private
Bern
from $39
3 % back
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
"Bern Bites" Private Food Tour
Bern
from $115
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Geneva Cheese Shop
Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Geneva Cheese Shop
Geneva
from $83
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Cheese Fondue in a Cosy Cheese Shop in Geneva
Cheese Fondue in a Cosy Cheese Shop in Geneva
Geneva
from $101
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Hiking routes

Hike from Le Lieu via Le Muguet
Le Lieu · 14 km · 4 h 11 min
Hike from Mollendruz via Pré de l'Haut Dessous
Mollendruz · 15 km · 4 h 53 min
Easy hike from Mollendruz via Pré de Joux
Mollendruz · 3.2 km · 54 min
Hike from Mollendruz via Arruffens
Mollendruz · 9.1 km · 3 h 17 min
Pass hike from Mollendruz via Dent de Vaulion
Mollendruz · 12 km · 4 h 17 min
Jura Crest Trail, Stage 15/16
Col du Marchairuz → St-Cergue · 17 km · 5 h 53 min
Hike from Le Lieu Roche Fendue via Roche Fendue
Le Lieu Roche Fendue · 12 km · 3 h 29 min
Hike from Les Esserts-de-Rive to Le Marchairuz via Meylande Dessous
Les Esserts-de-Rive → Le Marchairuz · 17 km · 5 h 51 min

Hikes nearby

Everything within a 10 min drive

Hike from Les Bioux via Mont Tendre
Hike from Les Bioux via Mont Tendre
Wanderweg · Les Bioux · 18 km · 6 h 22 min
Au sommet du Jura
Au sommet du Jura
Wanderweg · Le Sentier → Montricher · 16 km · 6 h 32 min
Hike from L'Orient via Le Pont
Hike from L'Orient via Le Pont
Wanderweg · L'Orient · 22 km · 5 h 56 min
Jura Crest Trail, Stage 14/16
Jura Crest Trail, Stage 14/16
Wanderweg · Le Pont → Col du Marchairuz · 21 km · 7 h 37 min
Chemin de la Dent de Vaulion
Chemin de la Dent de Vaulion
Wanderweg · Le Pont · 10 km · 3 h 40 min
Tour du Lac de Joux
Tour du Lac de Joux
Wanderweg · Le Sentier · 22 km · 6 h 12 min
Hike from L'Orient via Grande Borne
Hike from L'Orient via Grande Borne
Wanderweg · L'Orient · 20 km · 6 h 28 min
Hike from Le Brassus via Refuge de la Turque
Hike from Le Brassus via Refuge de la Turque
Wanderweg · Le Brassus · 18 km · 5 h 44 min
Challenging summit hike from L'Abbaye via Dent de Vaulion
Challenging summit hike from L'Abbaye via Dent de Vaulion
Wanderweg · L'Abbaye · 19 km · 6 h 58 min
Easy hike from Le Pont via Entonnoir Neuf
Easy hike from Le Pont via Entonnoir Neuf
Wanderweg · Le Pont · 4.7 km · 1 h 13 min
Summit hike from Le Pont via Dent de Vaulion
Summit hike from Le Pont via Dent de Vaulion
Wanderweg · Le Pont · 11 km · 4 h 2 min
Hike from Le Lieu via Les Esserts-de-Rive
Hike from Le Lieu via Les Esserts-de-Rive
Wanderweg · Le Lieu · 13 km · 3 h 45 min

Mountain huts & restaurants

Everything within a 20 min drive

Refuge du Béboux
Refuge du Béboux
Mountain Huts · Vallorbe
Refuge de Plan Saint-Jean
Refuge de Plan Saint-Jean
Mountain Huts · Vallorbe
Cabane scoute du Sentier
Cabane scoute du Sentier
Mountain Huts · Le Chenit
Le Chalottet
Le Chalottet
Mountain restaurant · Le Lieu
Auberge La Petite Echelle
Auberge La Petite Echelle
Mountain restaurant · Vallorbe
Cabane CAS du Mont d'Or
Cabane CAS du Mont d'Or
Mountain Huts · Vallorbe
Chalet du Pré du Creux
Chalet du Pré du Creux
Mountain Huts · Vallorbe
Maison de Champbaillard
Maison de Champbaillard
Mountain Huts · Romainmôtier-Envy
Auberge de la Grangette
Auberge de la Grangette
Mountain restaurant
Chalet de la Croix
Chalet de la Croix
Mountain Huts · Le Chenit
Refuge de Prins-Bois
Refuge de Prins-Bois
Mountain Huts · L'Isle
Bois de Caboules
Bois de Caboules
Mountain Huts · Le Chenit

Museums & exhibitions

Everything within a 25 min drive

L'agenda 2026 de l'Essor
L'agenda 2026 de l'Essor
Exhibition · Le Chenit
Rétrospective: 60 ans de peinture, Charles Aubert
Rétrospective: 60 ans de peinture, Charles Aubert
Exhibition · Le Chenit
Musée du fer et du chemin de fer
Musée du fer et du chemin de fer
Museum · Vallorbe
Espace Horloger Vallée de Joux
Espace Horloger Vallée de Joux
Museum · Le Chenit
Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet
Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet
Museum · Le Chenit
Musée de vacherin
Musée de vacherin
Museum · Le Lieu
Maison du Prieur
Maison du Prieur
Museum · Romainmôtier
Musée Gyger
Musée Gyger
Museum · Vallorbe
Exposition « Manuscrit trouvé à Saragosse, enquête sur un roman-monde »
Exposition « Manuscrit trouvé à Saragosse, enquête sur un roman-monde »
Exhibition · Montricher
Fondation Jan Michalski pour l'écriture et la littérature
Fondation Jan Michalski pour l'écriture et la littérature
Museum · Montricher
Musée du cheval
Musée du cheval
Museum · La Sarraz
Grottes de Vallorbe
Grottes de Vallorbe
Museum · Vallorbe

Bike tours nearby

Everything within a 25 min drive

Le Grand Risoud Bike
Le Grand Risoud Bike
Mountain bike routes · Le Sentier · 31 km
Jura Bike, Stage 9/9
Jura Bike, Stage 9/9
Mountain bike routes · Le Sentier → Nyon · 48 km
Mont Tendre Bike
Mont Tendre Bike
Mountain bike routes · Le Sentier · 32 km
Jura Route, Stage 6/6
Jura Route, Stage 6/6
Cycling routes · Vallorbe → Nyon · 61 km
Dent de Vaulion Bike
Dent de Vaulion Bike
Mountain bike routes · Vallorbe · 34 km
Jurasüdfuss-Route, Stage 5/5
Jurasüdfuss-Route, Stage 5/5
Cycling routes · Bière → Genève · 60 km
Boucle de la Plaine de l'Orbe
Boucle de la Plaine de l'Orbe
Cycling routes · Orbe → Grandson · 32 km

Playgrounds nearby

Everything within a 55 min drive

Urba Kids
Urba Kids
Playground · Orbe
Signal de Bougy Abenteuerpark
Signal de Bougy Abenteuerpark
Playground · Bougy-Villars
Parc Pré Vert
Parc Pré Vert
Playground · Bougy-Villars
Children’s Snowland
Children’s Snowland
Playground · Les Paccots

Mountain railways & scenic rides

Everything within a 90 min drive

The Cheese Train
The Cheese Train
Panoramic Transport · Montreux
The train through the vines
The train through the vines
Panoramic Transport · Montreux
Chocolate train
Chocolate train
Panoramic Transport · Montreux
Kambly round trip
Kambly round trip
Panoramic Transport · Bern
Rack railway Montreux – Rochers-de-Naye
Rack railway Montreux – Rochers-de-Naye
Panoramic Transport · Caux

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