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Stage 14 begins with a gentle ascent through alpine pastures before reaching the spectacular geological formation of La Dôle (1677m) via a steep cliff face. The ‘golf-ball’ summit, as it is known locally, hosts several air traffic antennas, alongside the top of a ski run that descends into France. The final section of Stage 14 descends from the mountainous environment, into forest, farmland and vineyards, before reaching the final destination, Nyon. The Canton Vaud is famed for its production of white wines, alongside filet de perche, a fish speciality found in restaurants near the lake. With plentiful amenities, museums, castles and chateaus, alongside the inviting Lake Geneva in the summer months, Nyon provides the ultimate concluding location for a long-distance trail.

Other long-distance paths in Switzerland

Switzerland has a long-standing history with hiking paths, with the Jura Crest Trail (route 5) forming one of seven such well-established paths through the country. The other national routes are the Via Alpina (390km, route 1), the Trans Swiss Trail (500km, route 2), the Alpine Panorama Trail (520km, route 3), the Via Jacobi (445km, route 4), the Alpine Passes Trail (610km, route 6) and the Via Gottardo (320km, route 7).