The Swiss Parks

Switzerland's national park. Since 1979 the largest nature reserve in the country and one of the last large untouched areas in the Alpine region. Man consciously takes a back seat here and nature determines the course of events.

On La Route Verte you will discover the natural jewels of the six Swiss parks of the Jura Arc. Your tour starts in the Regional Nature Park Schaffhausen and leads you through the Jurapark Aargau, the Thal Nature Park, the Doubs Nature Park, the Chasseral Nature Park to the Jura Vaudois Nature Park at the gates of Geneva.

The cycling tour starts in Nyon and takes you through the Jura vaudois Nature Park. Small, traditional villages enchant you, as well as the idyllic drive through the quiet Vallée de Joux. A tough section is rewarded with views of the Mont Blanc before heading back to Nyon.

The Three Parks Hike takes you through the regional nature parks of the Pre-Alps: Diemtigtal, Gantrisch and Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. During this six-day hike, you dive into  the beautiful landscape shaped by mountain farming.

Fjord landscapes, waterfalls and Jurassic specialities: The border river Doubs is probably one of the best-kept secrets in Switzerland. This hiking tour takes you deep into the unspoilt river valley.

Discover the Emmental in all its glory. Starting from the main town of the Emmental, you will hike into the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. You will spend idyllic nights in Schangnau and Sörenberg and reach the lakes of central Switzerland.