Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Neuchâtel by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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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 km
240 m
240 m
2h 50m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| Neuchâtel (09:00) | |
| RE6 (27m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:27) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (09:40) | |
| 370 (14m) | |
| Vue-des-Alpes (09:54) |
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 km380 m380 m4h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak
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| Neuchâtel (08:41) | |
| R21 (33m) | |
| Couvet (09:14) |
| Couvet, gare (09:30) | |
| 383 (18m) | |
| La Brévine, poste (09:48) |
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 km200 m240 m3h 10mTour published by:
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| Neuchâtel (09:00) | |
| RE6 (27m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:27) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:32) | |
| RE4 (12m) | |
| St-Imier (09:44) |
| St-Imier, gare (10:01) | |
| 131 (8m) | |
| Mont-Crosin, col (10:09) |
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 km360 m360 m3h 40mTour published by:
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| Neuchâtel (09:00) | |
| RE6 (27m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:27) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:31) | |
| R20 (9m) | |
| Le Locle (09:40) |
| Le Locle, gare/centre ville (10:10) | |
| 342 (4m) | |
| Le Locle, Communal (10:14) |
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 km220 m160 m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Neuchâtel (09:00) | |
| RE6 (27m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:27) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (10:02) | |
| R36 (16m) | |
| Les Bois (10:18) |
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 km320 m320 m3h 50mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Neuchâtel (08:38) | |
| R13 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:08) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:20) | |
| R41 (29m) | |
| Reconvilier (09:49) |
| Reconvilier, gare (09:51) | |
| 35 (9m) | |
| Le Fuet, Chemin de la Bottière (10:00) |
In winter, this is a wonderful route linking the Val-de-Travers and the 360° panoramic view from the summit of Le Chasseron. After an enjoyable climb through pine trees and pastures, once you reach the broad ridge you are rewarded by a breath-taking view from the Doubs to the Alps.
9 km440 m440 m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Neuchâtel (08:41) | |
| R21 (44m) | |
| Buttes (09:25) |
| Buttes (télésiège) (10:00) | |
| 2008 (13m) | |
| La Robella (télésiège) (10:13) |
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 km180 m180 m2h 15mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| Neuchâtel (09:00) | |
| RE6 (27m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:27) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (10:02) | |
| R36 (25m) | |
| Le Noirmont (10:27) |
| Le Noirmont (10:30) | |
| R37 (5m) | |
| Les Breuleux-Eglise (10:35) |
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 km140 m140 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Neuchâtel (09:00) | |
| RE6 (27m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:27) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (10:02) | |
| R36 (34m) | |
| Saignelégier (10:36) |
| Saignelégier, gare (10:38) | |
| 32 (1m) | |
| Saignelégier, Centre Loisirs (10:39) |
This varied snowshoe tour starts in Trub in the Emmental valley. It leads through snow-covered forests and pastures in the hilly terrain of the Napf region. The winter scenery and the far-reaching views over the Emmental hilltops make for an unforgettable experience.
8 km420 m420 m4h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Neuchâtel (08:32) | |
| IR66 (36m) | |
| Bern (09:08) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (10:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (10:16) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
| Trub, Ried (10:23) |
