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Belvédère du Châtelard walks
The Chatelard and Saut du Doubs viewpoints
Visorando Member
5.98 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,453 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (Doubs)
You will walk through the beautiful forests of Mont Châtelard, interspersed with high, wild cliffs reflected in the green waters of Lac de Moron, an artificial lake created by the Châtelot dam. Then, descending into the gorge, you will walk along its steep banks, guided by the murmur of the waterfall towards the unmissable Saut du Doubs.
Grotte du Grenier, Lac de Moron, Tête de Calvin and Saut du Doubs
11.27 mi
+2,441 ft
-2,441 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (Doubs)
Depart from Le Pissoux, descend to the Grotte de Grenier above the Doubs and cross the river on stepping stones, allowing you to cross dry-shod downstream from the Châtelot dam, followed by the magnificent marked trail on the right bank of the Doubs (Lac du Moron) on the Swiss side. At the Saut du Doubs, head back and forth to the Tête de Calvin to see the meanders of the Doubs basins stretching from Viller-le-Lac to the Saut du Doubs from above, then cross the Doubs via the footbridge upstream of the Saut du Doubs, pass by the viewpoints overlooking the Saut du Doubs and climb directly up through the forest to Le Pissoux, via the Belvédère du Châtelard overlooking Lac de Moron.
Walks near Belvédère du Châtelard
From La Corbatière to Les Ponts-de-Martel via La Pouette Combe
8.57 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,394 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Sagne (Canton of Neuchâtel)
A route allowing you to discover the bucolic landscapes of the Neuchâtel Jura, as well as the Communal de La Sagne and the enchanting Pouette Combe with its Grande Grotte. This itinerary, accessible by public transport, is ideal in spring or autumn.
View of the Alps - Chasseral
11.63 mi
+2,749 ft
-1,909 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Unknown (Canton of Neuchâtel)
Eighth stage From Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges. From the Col de la Vue des Alpes, the flower-filled route winds through pastures to Mont d'Amin, offering a vast panorama of the Mittelland and the Chasseral massif. A long descent then leads to Les Vieux Prés, whose bocage landscape is reminiscent of Normandy: hedges, trees and dry stone walls delimit the plots. After the farming village of Le Pâquier, the trail crosses the Combe Biosse, a limestone gorge carved out by erosion, before reaching the Chasseral ridge, with the Alps and the lakes of Morat, Biel and Neuchâtel as a backdrop.
Noiraigue - Les Rochats
8.48 mi
+2,848 ft
-1,394 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Noiraigue (Canton of Neuchâtel)
During this first stage, after the tedious climb up the 14 contours, you will be rewarded by the local geological curiosity, the Creux du Van. This Swiss version of the "Grand Canyon" is a large rocky cirque 1.5 km long and 200 m high.
At Soliat, you will enjoy a splendid panorama of Lake Neuchâtel.
The peaks of the Swiss Jura, from Noiraigue to Saint Cergue
66.17 mi
+12,979 ft
-11,923 ft
6 days
Moderate
Departure from Noiraigue (Canton of Neuchâtel)
This magnificent route passes through peaceful forests, along long ridges and steep cliffs. Every day offers panoramic views of the peaks of the Alps, the lakes of Neuchâtel, Geneva and Joux, and curiosities such as the great Cirque du Creux du Van.
Along the Areuse River in Switzerland.
6.64 mi
+459 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Noiraigue (Canton of Neuchâtel)
A superb walk along the River Areuse with its various gradients and several bridges spanning it, leading out of the gorges to a magnificent view of Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps. The return journey from this hike will be by train from Bole station.
Noiraigue - Vue des Alpes
14.53 mi
+3,573 ft
-1,765 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Noiraigue (Canton of Neuchâtel)
Seventh stage from Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges. From Noiraigue, the route begins with a steady climb before joining a varied trail that runs along a ridge dotted with viewpoints and clearings. Le Creux du Van, Lake Neuchâtel and, on a clear day, the Alps with Mont Blanc accompany you on your way to the Tablettes viewpoint. The hike continues towards the Tête de Ran (1,422 m), offering breathtaking views of the Alps, Lake Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. Finally, a short descent takes you to the Col de la Vue des Alpes, a natural link between the valleys of Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds.