Hike the Chasseral ridge

At the hike's starting point next to the Hotel Chasseral, follow the signs for Orvin. The route runs mostly on Jura Crest Trail 5 from Hiking in Switzerland (Wanderland Schweiz) and is signposted accordingly. This long-distance hiking trail leads from Dielsdorf in the canton of Zurich to Nyon in 15 stages. Enjoying the view is particularly worthwhile at the hotel: there is a magnificent panorama that stretches from the three-lakes landscape, across the Central Plateau, and through to the Alps. To the north, your view will sweep from St. Immertal to Mont Soleil with its numerous wind turbines, to the heights of the Freiberge plateau. The walk to reach the summit of the Chasseral and the hike's highest point is a gentle ascent. Information about the transmission tower is given on an information panel. The tower can be seen from afar and makes direction-finding easier. A longer descent on a path through wooded areas to Les Colisses du Haut now follows. You will be able to catch glimpses of the view in areas where there are fewer trees. The route continues across pastures with fewer fir trees and via Clédar de Pierrefeu to Zentralplatz / Place Centrale, Pt. 1288. Now continue across further pastures and past a reservoir to reach the SAC's "Jurahaus" mountain shelter. You will now leave the Jura Crest Trail 5 and turn off right towards Les Prés d'Orvin. Passing alongside the Métairie d'Evilard, the descent takes you over open pastures, some of which are sparsely covered with fir trees, and through woodland to your destination, next to the Les Prés-d'Orvin Bellevue bus stop.