Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz landscape

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Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz

~4 days · 47.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance47.2 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain12,661 ft
Gain / mile268 ft
High point5,230 ft
Difficulty index34/100

What the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz is known for

Stages 7–10 of Jura Crest Trail is an official 76 km point-to-point section from Frinvillier to La Combaz.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 5,974 ft to 16,965 ft over 47.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 24.1 mi · 51%
  • Downhill 20.0 mi · 42%
  • Flat 3.0 mi · 6%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz?

34 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz scores 34/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz take?

Most backpackers hike the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 47.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz?

The Jura Crest Trail — Stages 7–10: Frinvillier to La Combaz climbs roughly 12,661 ft total — about 268 ft per mile, topping out near 5,230 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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