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This hike combines the legendary Val de Travers with the sun-drenched plateau of Ste-Croix. It offers one highlight after another, from the village of Môtiers and the bizarre gorge of Poëta Raisse through to the spectacular viewpoint on the Chasseron.

Description

The hike starts at Môtiers railway station and follows the signposts towards the Chasseron. The village of Môtiers, with its picture-perfect rows of houses, once provided refuge for the poet-philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The area, however, is even better known for absinthe, an alcoholic drink made from local herbs. Once in the Poëta Raisse, you can see why this area has a reputation for being somewhat mystical. Sweeping views of the Alps, Lake Neuchâtel and the Jura Mountains await you at the top of the Chasseron. Once you’ve reached the summit, it’s all downhill, with the yellow and red signposts marking the way down to the watch-making village of Ste-Croix.

Places to eat/drink: Môtiers, Chasseron, Les Avattes, Ste-Croix

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Môtier
Start Point
Môtiers railway station
Target Point
Ste-Croix railway station
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
1605 m
Ascent
990 m
Descent
660 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
5 h 20 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
June - October
Theme
To a mountain peak, With panoramic view, Through a gorge

Map

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Contact

Tourisme Neuchâtelois - Val-de-Travers
Place de la Gare
Kiosque Goût & Région
2103  Noiraigue
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)32 889 68 96
Fax +41 (0)32 889 62 90
info.vdt@ne.ch
neuchateltourisme.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

Distance

17 km

Duration

5 h 20 min

Ascent

990 m

Travel information: Môtiers

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