Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from La Chaux-de-Fonds by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from La Chaux-de-Fonds. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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Part of the UNESCO world heritage for its town planning, the town of Locle was built around the know-how of watchmakers. The snowshoe trek from Locle to La Sagne marks the change from top-of-the range watchmaking to vast open prairies.
8.0km
360m
360m
3h 40mTour published by:
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Much appreciated given its starting point close to the postbus stop, the route is very varied and explores typical Jura landscapes. When the weather is clear, as the name suggests, you will have a glorious view over the Alps.
7.0km240m240m2h 50mTour published by:
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A magnificent path through the Franches-Montagnes between the villages of Le Noirmont and Les Bois. It’s a discovery of the region's marvellous nature. It is composed of pasturelands, pine tree forests and inviting and typically named hamlets, home to the former houses of artisan watchmakers.
9.0km220m160m3h 35mTour published by:
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This enjoyable snowshoe hike along the Mont-Croisin and Mont-Soleil crests will take you between the wind turbines and the solar-power plant, always in sight of the impressive Chasseral massif which dominates the Saint-Imier valley.
8.0km200m240m3h 10mTour published by:
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It is (hopefully) only cross-border in sporting terms: the challenging snowshoe hike from "Siberia of Switzerland" to France. From La Brévine, the route climbs over snow-covered pastures, through secluded fir forests and up to Mont Châteleu for some long-distance views.
9.0km380m380m4h 0mTour published by:
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The pastured woodland of Les Breuleux is one of the most beautiful sites in the Franches-Montagnes. Crossing this vast landscape is just like immersing yourself in another world covered in endless pine trees that are well enough spread out for a snowshoe excursion.
5.0km180m180m2h 15mTour published by:
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Résumé This snowshoeing excursion almost immediately immerses you in the charming scenery of the Franches-Montagnes. Midway through, you reach the Etang des Royes lake, which is an exceptional natural site with a beautiful clearing. It's ideal if you want to take a short break.
5.0km140m140m2h 5mTour published by:
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Starting from Bellelay in the region of the famous Tête de Moine AOC cheese, this snow-shoe excursion will take you to Sur Montbautier in the uplands of the Montagne du Droit before passing through the forest of the same name on the way back to your starting point.
9.0km320m320m3h 50mTour published by:
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At the foot of the Chasseral, high on the Plateau of Diesse, this magnificent snow-shoe excursion at about 1,200 m above sea level offers an astounding view over the plateau and the Alpine chain, all in beautifully wooded terrain.
6.0km340m340m2h 55mTour published by:
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Ideal for hikers who want to get close to nature, this route takes you through meadows and forests via L’Auberson, a typical Jura village, and the plateau of Les Granges offering unique views of the Jura mountains.
9.0km300m300m3h 35mTour published by:
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| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (13m) | |
| La Sagne |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare | |
| (14m) | |
| Vue-des-Alpes |
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| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (16m) | |
| Les Bois |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (17m) | |
| St-Imier |
| St-Imier, gare | |
| (8m) | |
| Mont-Crosin, col |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (9m) | |
| Le Locle |
| Le Locle, gare/centre ville | |
| (21m) | |
| La Brévine, poste |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (25m) | |
| Le Noirmont |
| Le Noirmont | |
| (7m) | |
| Les Breuleux |
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| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (34m) | |
| Saignelégier |
| Saignelégier, gare | |
| (1m) | |
| Saignelégier, Centre Loisirs |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (37m) | |
| Sonceboz-Sombeval |
| Sonceboz-Sombeval | |
| (10m) | |
| Reconvilier |
| Reconvilier, gare | |
| (10m) | |
| Bellelay, Le Domaine |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (28m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel | |
| (16m) | |
| La Neuveville |
| La Neuveville, poste | |
| (24m) | |
| Nods, bas du village |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (28m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel | |
| (44m) | |
| Buttes |
| Buttes, gare | |
| (16m) | |
| La Vraconnaz, Noirvaux-Dessus |
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
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