Discovery day in Fairyland
Overview
Intro
A fascinating journey along the "Franco-Suisse" line through the Areuse Gorge and Creux du Van region, before arriving in the Val-de-Travers and discovering its many jewels.
Depart from Neuchâtel, aboard the Nostalgie train, and enjoy a coffee and croissant while admiring the wild landscape along the "Franco-Suisse" line through the gorges de l'Areuse and Creux du Van region. Once in La Presta-Travers, you'll have the chance to visit the asphalt mines and taste the famous ham baked in asphalt. In the afternoon, the Val-de-Travers steam train will take you back to its depot in St-Sulpice. The Nostalgie train will then take you to Môtiers, to visit the Maison de l'Absinthe. Return to Neuchâtel on the regular SBB train.
Course of the day
09:50 departure from Neuchâtel on the RVT-historique Nostalgie train. Coffee and croissants served on board.
10:52 am arrival at Presta Mines d'asphalte; guided tour of the mines
12:30 lunch at the mine restaurant
14:54 La Presta: departure of VVT steam train for St-Sulpice
3:20 pm arrival in St-Sulpice; free tour of the steam train depot-museum
3.40pm departure from St-Sulpice on RVT-Historique's Nostalgie train
3:55 pm arrival in Môtiers; free visit and tasting at the Maison de l'absinthe
17:35 Môtiers: SBB / transN regional train departs for Neuchâtel
18h17 arrival in Neuchâtel
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| Contact address |
Association RVT-Historique
Rue des Lignières 16 2105 Travers info@rvt-historique.ch |
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| Location |
Gare CFF Place de la Gare 2000 Neuchâtel Switzerland |
| Price |
CHF 111.00 per person
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Event dates
- 13 June 2026
- 05 September 2026
- 03 October 2026