Mont Tendre
Mountain Highest Jura massif peak offering panoramic views
Mont Tendre, the highest summit of the Swiss Jura in Vaud, provides broad viewpoints, marked hiking trails and cross‑country ski routes. Day hikers and nature walkers use its ridges for clear vistas over the plateau.
Mont Tendre is a mountain in the Jura range in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, with an elevation of approximately 1,679 meters. It is the highest peak of the Vaud Jura chain and is well known locally for accessible hiking routes and viewpoint terraces.
Trails lead to the summit from nearby valleys and pastures, and the summit area includes open terrain that provides broad views across the Swiss Plateau, Lake Geneva and the Alps when visibility is good. The mountain is used for hiking in summer and snowshoeing in winter.
Mont Tendre is located in the Jura mountains of western Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, north of Lake Geneva and within reach of regional towns in the Vaud canton.
- Elevation and views: At about 1,679 meters it is the highest summit of the Vaud Jura and serves as a popular hiking destination with panoramic views to the Alps and Lake Geneva on clear days.
Tips for Visiting Mont Tendre #
- Set off early from St‑Cergue or Col de la Givrine for clearer air and panoramic views from Mont Tendre toward Lake Geneva and the Alps on good days.
- Use the marked Jura hiking routes that approach the summit from the south-the summit plateau rewards less hurried walkers with wide views that many day-trippers miss.
- In winter the area is popular for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing; check local trail conditions and closures before you go as routes can be differently maintained.
Best Time to Visit Mont Tendre #
Summer and late spring/early autumn are best for visiting Mont Tendre for hiking and views; winters are snowy and colder.
Weather & Climate near Mont Tendre #
Mont Tendre's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1626 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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