Hiking
Contraband Trails - L'orlogeur
Morteau (France) – La Chaux-de-Fonds
Les Chemins de la Contrebande
- LengthLength
- 56 km
- Ascents | DescentsAscents | Descents
- 2'208 m | 1'974 m
- DurationDuration
- 15 h 20
- Technical | Fitness levelTechnical | Fitness level
- Sporty | Moderatly difficult
An original alternative to the classic hike - walking in the footsteps of a contraband watchmaker
A five-stage walk from Morteau to La Chaux-de-Fonds that follows the routes once used by smugglers to move watches between France and Switzerland. You'll pass through majestic landscapes, outstanding natural attractions and heritage sites.
Good to know
Good to know
- Possibility to do the way back by train
- Take ID papers
Characteristics
Characteristics
- City start
- Morteau (France)
City end- La Chaux-de-Fonds
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
Related Routes
Related Routes