Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Porrentruy 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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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.
9km
320m
320m
3h 50m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (15m) | |
| Glovelier (08:55) |
| Glovelier, gare (09:08) | |
| 35 (26m) | |
| Bellelay, Le Domaine (09:34) |
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.
5km140m140m2h 5mTour published by:
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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 (7m) | |
| Saignelégier, Rouges-Terres (11:12) |
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.
5km180m180m2h 15mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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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 (11:09) | |
| R37 (6m) | |
| Les Breuleux (11:15) |
Snow-covered landscapes, tranquillity and an impressive natural experience: explore the gently rolling hills between Wasserfallen and the Passwang region in splendid style with a pair of snowshoes.
3km280m280m2h 10mTour published by:
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:21) | |
| IR56 (35m) | |
| Basel SBB (09:56) |
| Basel SBB (10:16) | |
| IR27 (9m) | |
| Liestal (10:25) |
| Liestal, Bahnhof (10:30) | |
| 70 (25m) | |
| Reigoldswil, Dorfplatz (10:55) |
| Reigoldswil (Wasserfallenbahn) (11:07) | |
| 2029 (8m) | |
| Wasserfallen (11:15) |
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.
9km220m160m3h 35mTour published by:
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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 (11:09) | |
| R37 (15m) | |
| Le Noirmont (11:24) |
Snowshoe hikers on the Untergrenchenberg can expect to be greeted by the splendid panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits at its centre. The loop trail then passes the once proud Längschwang farm and the commemorative stone for popular Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard of Solothurn who died there in 1983.
5km200m200m2h 15mTour published by:
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (18m) | |
| Grenchen Nord (09:59) |
| Grenchen Nord, Bahnhof (10:07) | |
| 20 (2m) | |
| Grenchen, Postplatz Süd (10:09) |
| Grenchen Süd, Bahnhof (11:00) | |
| 28 (30m) | |
| Grenchen, Fuchsboden (11:30) |
The trail first meanders across pastures and then above and along the ridge of the amazing Wandflue. With views of the Alps ranging from Säntis Mountain to Mont Blanc, the path crosses the high plateau. On the way back, you will pass a commemorative stone erected for Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard.
5km190m190m2h 15mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (18m) | |
| Grenchen Nord (09:59) |
| Grenchen Nord, Bahnhof (10:07) | |
| 20 (2m) | |
| Grenchen, Postplatz Süd (10:09) |
| Grenchen Süd, Bahnhof (11:00) | |
| 28 (35m) | |
| Grenchen, Unterer Grenchenberg (11:35) |
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.
8km200m240m3h 10mTour published by:
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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) |
| St-Imier (funiculaire) (11:35) | |
| 2020 (4m) | |
| Mont-Soleil (funiculaire) (11:39) |
This moderately challenging snowshoe trail surrounded by pristine nature offers stunning views into the Engelberg Valley, away from the hustle and bustle. It leads from the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site with its famous monastery mainly through the forest and across meadows.
5km240m240m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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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 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (11:05) |
| Luzern (11:10) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station (11:30) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (11:40) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (11:48) |
High above Lake Thun the snowshoe trail leads from sunny Aeschiried to the foot of the Morgenberghorn. The views of the fantastic mountain backdrop and deep blue Lake Thun are spectacular.
12km800m800m6h 25mTour published by:
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| Porrentruy (08:40) | |
| R1 (29m) | |
| Delémont (09:09) |
| Delémont (09:41) | |
| IR56 (30m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:11) |
| Biel/Bienne (10:22) | |
| IR65 (26m) | |
| Bern (10:48) |
| Bern (11:04) | |
| IC61 (30m) | |
| Spiez (11:34) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (11:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (11:54) |
