Mountain Bike
Jura Bike
Stage 5: Saignelégier – La Chaux-de-Fonds
Jura Bike: early morning electric mountain bike tour through the pastures of the Franches-Montagnes. © Switzerland Tourism | Dominik Baur
- LengthLength
- 44 km
- Ascents | DescentsAscents | Descents
- 950 m | 950 m
- Technical | Fitness levelTechnical | Fitness level
- Medium | Easy
Nº 3 Jura Bike
This section is full of contrasts. Past unspoilt moors and over the lush green meadows of the Franches Montagnes, it leads to Mont Soleil, a mountain dotted with wind turbines and a world-renowned solar power station. The route ends in the vibrant watchmaking town of La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Characteristics
Characteristics
- City start
- Saignelégier
City end- La Chaux-de-Fonds
Asphalt- 21 km
Unsurfaced- 22 km
Dont singletrail- 4 km
Height Difference- 950 m
Height Difference Back- 950 m
Technical requirements- Medium
Physical requirements- Easy
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
Stages
Stages
- Stage 2
- Laufen - Delémont
- Length : 31 km
- Technical : Medium
- Fitness level : Easy
- Stage 3
- Delémont - St-Ursanne
- Length : 42 km
- Technical : Medium
- Fitness level : Easy
- Stage 4
- St-Ursanne - Saignelégier
- Length : 30 km
- Technical : Medium
- Fitness level : Easy
- Stage 5
- Saignelégier - La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Length : 44 km
- Technical : Medium
- Fitness level : Easy
- Stage 6
- La Chaux-de-Fonds - Couvet
- Length : 52 km
- Technical : Medium
- Fitness level : Medium