Event

The route will be made available to all participants two months before the event as both a GPS track and a detailed roadmap. It is a sophisticated and lovingly designed route covering 400 kilometers and 11,000 meters of altitude which encompasses the greatest highlights in the entire Jura.

The ride starts in the spa town of Baden, at the foot of the last Jura foothills the “Lägern”. After Brugg, the route leads uphill for the first time and crosses the canton of Aargau with steep climbs and descents. The entire route was chosen to be 80% on gravel/gravel roads. A little bit of asphalt, meadow sections and a few single trails complete the route.

After crossing the Salhöhe, the border crossing between Canton Baselland and Canton Solothurn begins. The villages of Langenbruck and Mümliswil represent the last signs of civilization for quite some time. The long ridge of the Grenchnerberg marks the entry into the Bernese Jura. The section through the canton of Neuchâtel is peppered with absolute highlights….which will be revealed at a later date.

High above the Lac de Neuchâtel, the last of a total of six cantons, Vaud, is reached. At 1,100 meters above sea level, Sainte-Croix, one of the last large towns, is reached. The route then runs close to the French border to the picturesque destination of Nyon, on Lac Léman.

Since the Gravel Trans Jura is a very individual event and not a competition, the beauty of this experience is not diminished by rules. Nevertheless, participants should adhere to a few points:

• Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are allowed, but e-bikes are not.
• Riding is from sunrise to sunset, not at night.
• There is no ranking, but there is a timing, which is needed for the finisher diploma.
• Participation in the opening event on Thursday, May 30, 2024, is mandatory.
• Food and accommodation is the responsibility of the participants.

Detailed regulations as PDF:

Gravel Trans Jura Rules 2024

Whether participants prefer luxurious hotel stays or nights spent on the camping mat in a sleeping bag; everything is possible. Thanks to a detailed (digital) roadmap, participants will receive detailed documentation two months before the event, allowing them to change their own plans at any time and adapt them to daily conditions…. and their own state of mind.

The accommodations are pre-informed and prefer you to reservation in advance, but welcome spontaneous guests if space is available.

Baden

For the day before the start of the Gravel Trans Jura in Baden on Thursday, May 30, 2024, a contingent has been reserved for a certain time at our partner hotels. You can book this directly on the TourimusRegion Baden AG platform. If there are no more rooms available on the platform or not the ones that meet your expectations, it is worth contacting the hotels directly and mentioning that you are taking part in the Gravel Trans Jura. Just because the contingent has been used up does not mean that the hotels are fully booked.

Camping

If you prefer to spend the night in a tent or in the open air, you also have the opportunity to do so in Baden. The Limmatclub will provide us with the meadow (Location on Google maps) at its boathouse for the night before the Gravel Trans Jura. A reservation via the following form is required and a contribution towards expenses of CHF 20 per person must be paid at the start number distribution.

Our partner hotels in Baden

Nyon

The destination is located directly on Lac Léman – Nyon, the pretty little town between Lausanne and Geneva, in the middle of the vineyards of La Côte. Nyon is looking forward to your arrival and your stay. It is definitely worth spending one or more nights there. The following link will take you directly to the hotel platform created by Nyon Région Tourisme especially for the Gravel Trans Jura.

Camping

In Nyon, you also have the option of spending the night in a tent or in the open air. Although there is no official campsite, there is another beautiful place that offers all participants of the Gravel Trans Jura a place to camp. The Domaine Bois Bougy is located in the countryside, about 2 km from Nyon’s old town. With a view of the Jura and Mont-Blanc, just a few minutes from the beach at Lac Léman, directly on the official cycle route. A night in a tent costs CHF 20 per person, or CHF 30 including a hearty breakfast. Those who prefer a more comfortable stay may also find a place in a B&B from CHF 65.

Reservations can be made directly with:

Domaine Bois Bougy
Chemin Bois-Bougy 4
CH-1260 Nyon
Tel. 022 361 34 52
info@boisbougynyon.ch

Our partner hotels in Nyon

Bikepacking is a “new” variant of bicycle travel. It is a mix of freedom, adventure but also borderline experience. It tries to preserve the off-road capabilities of the bike by integrating the luggage more into the profile of the bike. By greatly reducing the weight of the equipment carried, the rider and bike remain agile enough to master even the most demanding routes. A gravel bike is particularly suitable for this. It combines the fun of a light bike with the fascination of bicycle travel.

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