Hiking
Chemin de la Combe Grède
Stage 427.00: Saint-Imier – Sonvilier
© SwitzerlandMobility
- LengthLength
- 13 km
- Ascents | DescentsAscents | Descents
- 720 m | 660 m
- DurationDuration
- 4 h 9
- Technical | Fitness levelTechnical | Fitness level
- Medium | Medium
Nº 427 Chemin de la Combe Grède
The challenging route begins in Saint-Imier and climbs up through the Combe Grède gorge. This remarkable nature protection area with its steep and impressive rock basins is home to chamois and marmots. Past the ruins of the legendary Château d'Erguël, the path leads back down again to Sonvilier.
Good to know
Good to know
- Trail opening on May 17, 2025
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
Characteristics
Characteristics
- City start
- Saint-Imier
City end- Sonvilier
Via- Pré aux Auges
Height Difference- 720 m
Height Difference Back- 660 m
Hiking Time- 4 h 9
Technical requirements- Medium ()
Physical requirements- Medium
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