Lac Brenet Lake
Small Swiss lake set in Jura mountain landscape
Small mountain lake in Vaud near the Vallée de Joux, often paired with walks around Lac de Joux; visited for lakeside walking, local fishing and Jura foothill scenery.
Lac Brenet at a Glance#
Address: Lac Brenet, near Vallorbe and Le Pont, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
Admission: Free
About Lac Brenet#
Lac Brenet is a small alpine lake in the Vallée de Joux, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, situated close to the larger Lac de Joux.
The lake is part of a scenic high valley used for walking, cycling and seasonal outdoor activities; it is commonly included on local circuits that pass both Lac Brenet and Lac de Joux. In winter the valley is known for frozen-lake conditions that support winter sports when conditions allow.
Lac Brenet and adjacent Lac de Joux form a connected lake system in the Jura highlands; the area has long been used for pastoralism and more recently for recreational use by valley communities.
The lake lies near the village of Le Pont in the Vallée de Joux, in the Jura highlands of the Canton of Vaud, western Switzerland.
- Adjacent to Lac de Joux: Lac Brenet lies immediately adjacent to the larger Lac de Joux in the Vallée de Joux and is often visited together with the larger lake for walking and local recreation.
How to Get to Lac Brenet#
By car: follow regional roads to Le Pont or Vallorbe; short walks from village parking. Public transport: regional trains to Vallorbe then local buses or a 20-30 minute taxi/walk.
Tips for Visiting Lac Brenet#
- Walk the easy lakeside path to see the changing water levels and the spillway-combine with a visit to nearby Lac de Joux for a longer day.
- Winter skating on the frozen surface is popular when ice conditions are safe - check local notices before venturing out.
- The short loop trail is family-friendly and offers benches and picnic spots; mornings are best for still-water photos.
Best Time to Visit Lac Brenet#
Good in summer for walks and winter for ice activities (when safe). Shoulder seasons are quieter.
Weather & Climate near Lac Brenet#
Lac Brenet's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1388 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 1° | -5° | 117 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 116 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 6° | -1° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 2° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 116 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | 0° | 128 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -4° | 131 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
