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Creux-du-Van walks
Creux du Van, from dairy farm to dairy farm
Visorando Member
7.33 mi
+902 ft
-896 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Provence (Vaud)
A superb hike in an iconic site in the Swiss Jura, accessible to most people. You will encounter some not-so-wild wildlife, including ibex and chamois. Magnificent flora and landscapes and superb views. Not to mention the dairy farms where you can stop for food and refreshments.
Les Rochats - Noiraigue
8.01 mi
+1,122 ft
-2,566 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Provence (Vaud)
Sixth stage, from Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges. From Les Rochats, the route climbs gently through pastures and wooded areas. You then arrive at the impressive Creux du Van rock cirque. From the heights, the view of Lake Neuchâtel is splendid. Then, taking the Sentier des Quatorze Contours trail, you descend towards Noiraigue, surrounded by two natural wonders: the Creux du Van rock cirque and the Areuse Gorges.
From Les Rousses to Lake Constance, following the ridges of the Jura mountains
252.05 mi
+37,713 ft
-40,036 ft
19 days
Difficult
Departure from Les Rousses (Jura)
This exceptional hike links Les Rousses, in the heart of the French Haut-Jura, to the city of Constance (Konstanz), on the shores of the lake of the same name, following the ridges of the Swiss Jura. A demanding but magnificent 405 km route that crosses the most iconic landscapes of the Jura mountains: high-altitude pastures, deep forests, alpine viewpoints, villages steeped in history and forgotten military ruins.
Walks near 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 - 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.
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.
Les Rochats - Sainte-Croix
11.42 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,388 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Provence (Vaud)
The goal for this second stage is to climb Chasseron. This rocky cliff offers breathtaking views of Lake Neuchâtel and, further south, Lake Geneva. You will also enjoy views of numerous Alpine peaks in the distance, rising up from the horizon.
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.