Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Porrentruy 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 Porrentruy 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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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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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (15m) | |
| Glovelier (08:55) |
| Glovelier, gare (09:08) | |
| 35 (12m) | |
| Lajoux JU, poste (09:20) |
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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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (15m) | |
| Glovelier (08:55) |
| Glovelier, gare (09:08) | |
| 35 (26m) | |
| Bellelay, école (09:34) |
| Bellelay, école (10:03) | |
| 35 (12m) | |
| Les Reussilles, gare (10:15) |
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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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:11) |
| Biel/Bienne Magglingenb.(Funi) (10:27) | |
| 22 (6m) | |
| Magglingen/Macolin (10:33) |
| Magglingen, Seilbahn (10:40) | |
| 79 (3m) | |
| Magglingen, End der Welt (10:43) |
Known as the heart of the Franches-Montagnes horse-breeding region, Saignelégier sits on a broad plateau dotted with traditional farms. The area features gently undulating terrain ideal for exploring the open, windswept pastures typical of this unique Jura landscape.
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (15m) | |
| Glovelier (08:55) |
| Glovelier, gare (09:08) | |
| 35 (26m) | |
| Bellelay, école (09:34) |
| Bellelay, école (10:03) | |
| 35 (12m) | |
| Les Reussilles, gare (10:15) |
| Les Reussilles, gare (11:05) | |
| 32 (6m) | |
| Les Cerlatez (11:11) |
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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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:11) |
| Biel/Bienne (10:47) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (11:28) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (11:31) | |
| R20 (2m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges (11:33) |
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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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:11) |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare (10:20) | |
| 70 (29m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Le Grillon (10:49) |
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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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:11) |
| Biel/Bienne (10:47) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| St-Imier (11:12) |
Varied circular route under the crest of the Gisliflue in the Jura mountains of Aargau. Partly through the wood, and partly along the wood's edge, the route provides magnificent views over the Jura mountains close by to the entire Alpine range.
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:21) | |
| IR56 (35m) | |
| Basel SBB (09:56) |
| Basel SBB (10:04) | |
| IR26 (24m) | |
| Olten (10:28) |
| Olten (10:35) | |
| RE12 (9m) | |
| Aarau (10:44) |
| Aarau, Bahnhof (11:02) | |
| 135 (15m) | |
| Staffelegg, Passhöhe (11:17) |
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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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:11) |
| Biel/Bienne (10:18) | |
| IC5 (19m) | |
| Neuchâtel (10:37) |
| Neuchâtel, gare nord (10:45) | |
| 425 (37m) | |
| Les Bugnenets (11:22) |
Cross-country skiers in the valley frequently say that, if there is a stiff breeze, you simply need to open your arms to be propelled along to Ponts-de-Martel. Although this image raises a smile, it’s true; the route is far more enjoyable when crossed from East to West.
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:11) |
| Biel/Bienne (10:18) | |
| IC5 (19m) | |
| Neuchâtel (10:37) |
| Neuchâtel, gare sud (11:02) | |
| 380 (27m) | |
| La Tourne, Col (11:29) |
