Tour du Lac de Joux

The Tour du Lac de Joux is a running event held in Le Sentier, Switzerland’s Vaud canton. It features a 24 km lap around Lac de Joux. Participants can also opt for a 12.7 km half-tour, a two-person relay, Nordic Walking over 12.7 km, or children’s races ranging from 1 km to 4.28 km. The course includes modest climbs: the full tour has 203 m of elevation gain and 205 m of loss, while the half-tour offers 24 m up and 24 m down. This event accommodates a broad age range, from children to older adults, and organizers emphasize that participants need not be experienced runners. Music and entertainment are available along the course, and all finishers receive a commemorative prize, with medals for the top runners. Youth entries cost 5 francs, contributing to the event’s local, approachable character rather than a large-city race feel.