Natural sites
Val-de-Travers
Discover the cradle of Absinthe and its magnificent natural sites.
Val-de-Travers
Val-de-Travers. © Guillaume Perret
The most fragrant and mysterious of the Neuchâtel valleys invites you to discover the enchantment of its stunningly beautiful natural sites. And don't forget to drink a toast with a glass of absinthe!
The Areuse Gorges
The quiet river that crosses the valley with such gentle charm becomes feistier once it is enclosed within a gorge. A superb spectacle: cool fresh air, foaming waters and lush greenery are your companions along this pleasant hiking trail.
Creux du Van
No doubt about it: THE must-see natural attraction in our region! This impressive rock arena is also a magnificent nature reserve that is home to chamois and ibex in particular.
Absinthe – the subtle fragrance of aniseed
Since the end of the 18th century, absinthe has been an integral feature of Val-de-Travers, where it originated. The profound influence of the Green Fairy is still present today in the valley, where you'll encounter a host of captivating characters, distilleries and other iconic sites closely linked to the mythical brew. Be sure to discover them all!
Into the bowels of the earth
This region's wealth even extends underground: for years, asphalt rock was mined at Travers for export throughout the world. Nowadays, this unusual tour plunges you into the bowels of the earth, so you can walk through the tunnels in the footsteps of the miners as you imagine the hard labour they performed. At the Café des Mines, be sure not to miss the local speciality: ham cooked in asphalt!
La Robella – the valley resort
In summer and winter alike, the Buttes-La Robella chairlift is the meeting point for devotees of active leisure pursuits: hiking, cross-country scooters, mountainbiking, mountain-boarding as well as downhill skiing, snowshoe trekking and tobogganing!
The Areuse Gorges
The quiet river that crosses the valley with such gentle charm becomes feistier once it is enclosed within a gorge. A superb spectacle: cool fresh air, foaming waters and lush greenery are your companions along this pleasant hiking trail.
Creux du Van
No doubt about it: THE must-see natural attraction in our region! This impressive rock arena is also a magnificent nature reserve that is home to chamois and ibex in particular.
Absinthe – the subtle fragrance of aniseed
Since the end of the 18th century, absinthe has been an integral feature of Val-de-Travers, where it originated. The profound influence of the Green Fairy is still present today in the valley, where you'll encounter a host of captivating characters, distilleries and other iconic sites closely linked to the mythical brew. Be sure to discover them all!
Into the bowels of the earth
This region's wealth even extends underground: for years, asphalt rock was mined at Travers for export throughout the world. Nowadays, this unusual tour plunges you into the bowels of the earth, so you can walk through the tunnels in the footsteps of the miners as you imagine the hard labour they performed. At the Café des Mines, be sure not to miss the local speciality: ham cooked in asphalt!
La Robella – the valley resort
In summer and winter alike, the Buttes-La Robella chairlift is the meeting point for devotees of active leisure pursuits: hiking, cross-country scooters, mountainbiking, mountain-boarding as well as downhill skiing, snowshoe trekking and tobogganing!
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