Forest in Jura Vaudois Nature Park

The Jura Vaudois Nature Park, which covers 531 square kilometers, brings together 35'800 people and thirty municipalities with a common goal. Spruce trees and dry-stone walls form a distinct landscape of wooded pastures here. They alternate with large forests, such as the Risoud, and reflect the region's silvopastoral activity.

There are nearly 217 alpine chalets scattered throughout the Park. They are sometimes used for tourist accommodation, but they are still dedicated to the alpine economy and cheese-making, as evidenced by the local specialties. This region, heir to a centuries-old history, vibrates with lively traditions and retains know-how such as fine watchmaking, woodworking, and wall builders' work. This nature preserves vital habitats for the capercaillie, peliad viper, and saxifrage goat. The presence of marshes, caves, and chasms reveals the Jura massif's karstic relief. Rivers are uncommon. Lakes, such as those in the Vallée de Joux, are even more valuable. Agriculture, services, and tourism are the mainstays of the local economy.