Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Biel/Bienne by public transport. From romantic forest tracks to scenic high-altitude loops, there’s something for every level of Nordic skier.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Biel/Bienne to make your planning easier. Make sure to visit the map to explore all cross-country skiing areas and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Home to Switzerland's national sports centre, this resort above Biel/Bienne in the Jura foothills combines athletic heritage with forest trails. The terrain attracts both recreational skiers and those with a more competitive mindset seeking structured training conditions.
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| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare | |
| (13m) | |
| Evilard, place du village |
| Evilard, place du village | |
| (7m) | |
| Magglingen, Lärchenplatz |
Among the most extensive cross-country areas in the Swiss Jura, Les Breuleux serves as a hub connecting vast networks across the Franches-Montagnes plateau. Wide horizons, scattered spruce forests, and the region's famous free-roaming horses accompany skiers through this expansive terrain.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (25m) | |
| St-Imier |
| St-Imier, gare | |
| (14m) | |
| Les Reussilles, Le Saucy |
Set in the Jura highlands near the watchmaking town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, this area offers rolling terrain through open pastures and wooded sections. The high plateau provides reliable snow conditions and sweeping views across the Franco-Swiss border region.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (2m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges |
A quiet village setting in the Franches-Montagnes region, Les Genevez provides a modest network winding through characteristic Jura landscapes. Gentle farmland and sparse forests define the atmosphere of this peaceful corner of canton Jura.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (17m) | |
| Sonceboz-Sombeval |
| Sonceboz-Sombeval | |
| (10m) | |
| Reconvilier |
| Reconvilier, gare | |
| (19m) | |
| Les Genevez JU, ch.de Tramelan |
Set in the Jura mountains near the UNESCO-listed watchmaking city, this compact area provides a gateway to Nordic skiing amid pastoral highland scenery. The rolling terrain and open meadows characterise this modest network suitable for shorter outings.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare | |
| (8m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, Arêtes |
On the Chasseral ridge, high above the lakes, this cross-country skiing track leads through varied scenery that is very typical of the Bernese Jura. It boasts fantastic panoramic views of Lake Neuchâtel, the plateau and the Alps.
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| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare | |
| (29m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Le Grillon |
This route, which starts from the Mont-Crosin pass, follows the ridge towards la Bise de Cortébert where you will take the same path but in the opposite direction. The view over the Chasseral massif and the closeness of the wind turbines make the detour worthwhile.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (25m) | |
| St-Imier |
| St-Imier, gare | |
| (6m) | |
| Mont-Crosin, restaurants |
This magnificent route between the Cantons of Berne and Neuchâtel boasts a unique panorama over the plateau and the Alps. On a clear day you can even see the peak of Mont Blanc in the far distance.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (25m) | |
| St-Imier |
| St-Imier, gare | |
| (7m) | |
| Le Plan-Marmet |
Whether it’s a leisurely stroll or fast-paced cross-country skiing – on Mount Weissenstein above Solothurn, everyone can escape the fog of the Swiss Plateau and enjoy marvellous views.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (17m) | |
| Solothurn |
| Solothurn | |
| (12m) | |
| Oberdorf SO |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) | |
| (12m) | |
| Weissenstein |
“Cross-country skiing at the gateway to the town”. Used to practising a physical activity during their mid-day break, many staff employed by the local watchmaking firms down tools and put on their skis.
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| Biel/Bienne | |
| (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare | |
| (7m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, Hôpital |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, Hôpital | |
| (7m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, Marché |
