Practical information
Find everything you need to know here to organize your trip and make the most of your experience in the heart of the Franco-Swiss Jura.
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🚆 By train: travel smart!
Reach the Franco-Swiss Marathon by train and enjoy a scenic journey through the heart of the Jura landscapes!
Whether you are coming from France or Switzerland, several train lines make it easy to reach Station des Rousses and the Vallée de Joux.
Plan your trip with the different rail networks:
- SNCF Connect: for your journeys from France.
- SBB CFF FFS: for your travels from Switzerland.
- NStCM: to reach La Cure from Nyon and Saint-Cergue.
A convenient and more sustainable way to fully enjoy your sporting weekend!
🚗 By car: plan your route
Whether you are coming from France or Switzerland, several routes allow you to reach the Franco-Swiss Marathon area.
- From France: reach Station des Rousses via Morez, Saint-Claude, or Geneva, depending on where you are coming from.
- From Switzerland: reach the Vallée de Joux via Vallorbe, or the La Cure area from Nyon and Saint-Cergue.
Calculate your route:
✈️ By plane: reach the Jura from abroad
Traveling from further away to take part in the Franco-Swiss Marathon?
Geneva International Airport offers a convenient gateway to the Franco-Swiss Jura. From Geneva, continue your journey by public transport or by car to Station des Rousses or the Vallée de Joux.
Plan your journey: Geneva International Airport
Plan your trip ahead to make the most of your race weekend!
Take advantage of the Franco-Swiss Marathon to treat yourself to a weekend set between lakes, forests, and mountains!
Hotels, holiday cottages, bed & breakfasts, rentals, or campsites: discover the many accommodation options in Station des Rousses and the Vallée de Joux to stay as close as possible to the event.
Find your accommodation and enjoy your stay to the fullest:
The event weekend
Dedicated parking areas will be designated to allow you to park legally and with respect for local residents.
- Les Charbonnières (Finish stadium and train stop to reach the start lines): Valtronic Car Park and Parking du Pont
- Le Sentier: Sports Centre Car Park
- Le Brassus: (Half-Marathon start & shuttle bus departures for the Marathon towards La Cure): exact location to be announced
- La Givrine: train stop connecting to La Cure
Come by train, it is included in your registration!
Reach your start line stress-free, without traffic jams, and at no extra cost thanks to our partnership with Mobilis! Your registration for the Franco-Swiss Marathon allows you to travel for free on the Mobilis public transport network in the Canton of Vaud to get to your race.
How does it work?
A QR code will be provided with your registration. Simply present it during your journey.
You can reach your start line from any station on the Mobilis network or use our park-and-ride facilities located in La Givrine and Le Brassus.
How to reach your start line
Marathon – Start in La Cure
To reach your start line:
- Option 1: Train + shuttle bus
1. Take the train to Le Brassus from Le Pont.
2. Then take the dedicated shuttle bus between Le Brassus and La Cure.
Please note: remember to select the shuttle option when registering.
- Option 2: Train
1. Take the Saint-Cergue – La Cure line to go directly to your start area.
Half-Marathon – Start in Le Brassus
To reach your start line:
- Option 1: Parking is available in Le Brassus.
- Option 2: You can also choose public transport to reach the village.
12 km – Start in L'Orient
To reach your start line:
- Park at the Le Sentier Sports Center parking lot.
- Then reach the starting line in L'Orient on foot, about 1 km from the parking lot.
How to get back after the race?
Once you have crossed the finish line, transport solutions are available to take you back to your starting area.
Marathon
Return by train: info coming soon…
Half-Marathon
Return by train: Le Pont → Le Brassus.
12 km
Return by train: Le Pont → Le Sentier-L'Orient.
Timetables and additional transport information will be announced closer to the event.
More info to come…
Race bibs can be picked up in Les Charbonnières or at your race start venue on race day, up to 1 hour before the start.
Please make sure to allow enough time, as the organizers are not responsible if you miss your scheduled start time.
You must bring the following documents:
– A valid, official form of ID
– Proof of registration
– Your running license or PPS for the marathon if not already validated in advance
Personal and non-transferable bib:
Your race bib is personal and non-transferable without the organizers' approval, subject to disqualification. The organization declines any responsibility for any runner participating in the race under another person's name (identity theft).
🌿 Let's respect our playground!
The French-Swiss Marathon takes place in the heart of the preserved landscapes of the French-Swiss Jura, between lakes, forests, and mountains. This exceptional territory is home to rich and fragile flora and fauna that are essential to protect.
To preserve this environment, we count on every participant to stay on the marked course, throw away waste only in designated areas, and respect the natural spaces crossed.
🚆 Let's choose responsible travel!
Respect for our environment starts with your journey! To travel to the French-Swiss Marathon, favor trains, public transport, or carpooling to reduce the impact of your travel.
Also consider using the park-and-ride facilities and the transport plan set up to make it easier to reach the various race sites.
Together, let's protect this exceptional playground so we can enjoy it for years to come!
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Information coming soon…
