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Description
La Dôle is a mountain in the westernmost part of the canton of Vaud. Rising to an altitude of 1677 meters, it is the second highest peak in the Swiss part of the Jura. La Dôle is situated between the French and Swiss borders. From its summit you can admire a stunning view: on one side the Alps with the Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva and on the other side the Mont-Jura and the Lake of Les Rousses. In this beautiful area, where you can easily walk around for a day, you can see many bird species. Among the birds you can encounter are Шуліка рудий, Шуліка чорний, Снігур звичайний, Чиж цитриновий, Щеврик гірський, Кам’янка звичайна, Ластівка скельна, Боривітер звичайний and Канюк звичайний. Also a lot of Горихвістка чорна, Дрізд-омелюх, Крук звичайний and small chance of Галка альпійська.
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Access
Free parking at 'Chalet de la Dole' parking lot. Click on the P in the map for directions. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 4 km. Please note, most of this hike is strenuous. It is mountainous area. Put on suitable clothing.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Plain , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Plateau , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Mountainous , Dry , Rocky , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , SummerBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Photo La Dôle by Alexey M., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.