Hiking

The Combe Grède

Saint-Imier – Chasseral

Combe Grède. © Vincent Bourrut

Length
- 14 km
Length
Ascents | Descents
- 1'107 m | 1'080 m
Ascents | Descents
Duration
- 5 h 15
Duration
Technical | Fitness level
- Sporty | Very challenging
Technical | Fitness level

An impressive hike to the top of Chasseral with steps to climb.

The Combe Grède is a particularly quiet and wild natural reserve. Its almost vertical cliffs are the favorite ground of chamois and marmots. The ultimate goal of this hike is the Chasseral peak and its panoramic view on the three lakes and the Alps. Typical of the Grand Chasseral, the farmhouses await the visitor for a thirst-quenching drink or a regional dish, often prepared with products made on the spot, for a pleasant break during this sporty climb.

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Rockfalls can occur at any time, especially in the ladder section. It is strongly advised not to stop in this area and to stay particularly alert to any suspicious movement or noise.

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At point 912 of the 1:25,000 topographic map located in the Combe Grède, groups of hikers are recommended to take the Ilsach route to reach Chasseral, as it is more suitable for this type of hikers.

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Vehicles must be parked only in the village parking area. (Access to the former picnic site is prohibited and the Rue de la Combe Grède is closed to all motorised traffic.)

Good to know

- Parking: St-Imier CFF Station
- Public transport access: by train to St-Imier
- Trail opening on May 17, 2025
- On the way back, the farm restaurants welcome visitors and serve local specialities
- Its reopening will be announced on the summer map on the website: www.suissemobile.ch
- Click on “Map”.
- Select “Hiking in Switzerland”.
- Then enter “Combe Grède” in the search bar at the top left of the page.
- Click on “Ditch La Combe Grède (BE) – Villeret”.
- If the trail is highlighted with a dashed red and white line, this means the trail is closed.

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