Exploring the Neuchâtel region

Are you ready to experience excitement and take on new challenges? Put on your walking shoes, get on your bike, and take part in water sports and a whole range of fun leisure activities! Not forgetting snow sports too, once winter is here...

Hiking, Les Brenets - Biaufond

Follow the course of the Doubs and its contrasting landscapes.

Hiking, Noiraigue - Boudry

Wide or narrow, bubbling or calm: meet the Areuse.

Hiking, Môtiers - Môtiers

In the middle of the mysterious land of absinthe, the magnificent waterfall of Môtiers and the beautiful forest hike in the Poëta-Raisse gorge.

Hiking, La Brévine - Môtiers

Mediaeval path traced by the Môtiers monks visiting the Montebenoît canons.

Hiking, La Sagne - La Sagne

A stroll among a hundred statues sculpted in wood.

Hiking, La Chaux-de-Fonds - Les Brenets

A beautiful viewpoint of the Neuchâtel mountains.

Hiking, Chaumont - Cressier

A walk through mountain pastures from the magnificent viewpoint at Chaumont to Enges.

Hiking, Noiraigue - Noiraigue

A breathtakingly beautiful cirque created from water and ice erosion.

Hiking, Vaumarcus - La Tène

To enjoy the fresh clean air as while strolling around Lake Neuchâtel.

Hiking, Le Locle - Neuchâtel

Walk commemorating the Neuchatel Revolution of 1st March 1848.

Cycling itineraries
Cycling, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

108 km of lake shore - take your own time!

Cycling, La Chaux-de-Fonds - Fleurier

La Chaux-de-Fonds–Fleurier

Cycling, Fleurier - Vallorbe

Fleurier–Vallorbe

Cycling, La Chaux-de-Fonds - La Chaux-de-Fonds

A trip through nature around Switzerland's highest town.

Cycling, Cernier - Cernier

Across the fields - the best way to discover Val-de-Ruz.

Cycling, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

A journey across four cantonal borders.

Cycling, St-Blaise - Cortaillod

A very nice, pleasant route along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel offering numerous opportunities to go for a swim in the lake.

Cycling, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

A blend of nature and culture for cycle enthusiasts.

Cycling, Les Taillères - Les Taillères

The valley of La Brévine, renowned for its polar chill, is one of the most attractive for cyclists.

Cycling, Couvet - Couvet

An athletic route with varied landscapes in absinthe country.

Mountain bike trails
Mountain Bike, La Chaux-de-Fonds - Couvet

On the route leading to Couvet, water is the recurring element. First the cool and thunderous Saut du...

Mountain Bike, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

Ascent to Chaumont with a great panoramic view of the Three Lakes region.

Mountain Bike, Les Ponts-de-Martel - Les Ponts-de-Martel

Off-road trail in the heart of the valley of La Brévine.

Mountain Bike, Les Hauts-Geneveys - Les Hauts-Geneveys

A circuit at the edge of the forest with a superb view of the Val-de-Ruz.

Mountain Bike, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

A magnificent 195 km trail divided into four parts.

Mountain Bike, Saignelégier - La Chaux-de-Fonds

This section is full of contrasts. Past unspoilt moors and over the lush green meadows of the Franches...

Mountain Bike, Le Locle - Le Locle

Magnificent sportive trail with breathtaking views of the Doubs.

Mountain Bike, Chaumont - Neuchâtel

An expert level freeride track, between Chaumont and Neuchâtel.

Mountain Bike, Fleurier - Fleurier

The Val-de-Travers, all the way through.

Mountain Bike, La Chaux-de-Fonds - La Chaux-de-Fonds

Through the beautiful pastures of the Vallée de La Sagne.

Horse riding activities
Riding, Travers

An idyllic ranch in the midst of nature offering horseback rides and hikes in the surroundings of the Val-de-Travers

Riding, La Sagne

Horse rides and equestrian holidays in the Neuchatel mountains

Go for a walk accompanied by donkeys.

Riding, Chaumont

Safe horse-riding in the luscious green landscape of the Neuchâtel hills.

Riding, Pays de Neuchâtel

Discover the canton of Neuchâtel on your horse on one of the various stretches proposed here.

Water sports activities
Sport & Leisure, Neuchâtel

Lakeside swimming pool, with inside and outdoor pools.

Sport & Leisure, Neuchâtel

Waterskiing? Wakebaording? Why not give it a try in an idyllic location.

Sport & Leisure, Marin-Epagnier

Discover the lake shores on board your own watercraft.

Sport & Leisure, Neuchâtel

Relaxed or serious surfing on a stand up paddleboard on the lake of Neuchâtel.

Sport & Leisure, Engollon

A swimming pool in the middle of the countryside which will please young and old!

Sport & Leisure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Nestled among the larches, an outdoor pool to delight kids and adults.

Sport & Leisure, Le Locle

An idyllic setting in the heart of nature and a perfect place for relaxation and leisure.

Sport & Leisure, Saint-Blaise

Come and try out this great water sport!

Sport & Leisure, Le Landeron

Fun, relaxation and entertainment at the swimming pool from Le Landeron.

Sport & Leisure, Boveresse

In the middle of the Val-de-Travers, the swimming pool "des Combes" offers you relaxation and fun!

Fun & Adventure, Buttes

BMX enthusiasts? Jump on your bike and come practice on the pumptrack from La Robella!

Roller, Colombier - Bevaix

This short route passes through woodlands close to the lake and past the vineyards.

Fun & Adventure, Buttes

Speed through the Robella pastures and trails with all-terrain scooters.

Fun & Adventure, Buttes

A thrill ride on snow with a scooter with extra wide tyres.

Fun & Adventure, Pays de Neuchâtel

Two enthusiasts offer two-seater paragliding flights and quality training.

Fun & Adventure, Pays de Neuchâtel

From the Chasseral, an unforgettable moment in the air

Fun & Adventure, Pays de Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel mountain-pass challenge!

Fun & Adventure, Noiraigue

Guaranteed excitement on this climb overlooking the village of Noiraigue.

Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

Grab the holds and climb up, with a hint of adrenaline!

Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

Enjoy the great outdoors with this fun and family-friendly form of golf.

Wellness and pop-up saunas
Wellness, Hauterive (NE)

Escape the winter chill by snuggling up in the seasonal sauna at Hauterive beach.

Wellness, Cortaillod

An exclusive haven of relaxation on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, to be enjoyed in complete privacy.

Un espace sauna hivernal sur la Plage de Boudry.

Wellness, Neuchâtel

A wellness haven of peace and relaxation.

Wellness, Monruz

Escape the winter chill and enjoy the soothing warmth of the seasonal sauna on Monruz Beach.

Massages, sauna, hammam or cold bath: come and recharge your batteries in the heart of the Val-de-Travers.

Wellness, Neuchâtel

Seasonal sauna on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel.

Wellness, La Chaux-de-Fonds

You never feel as weightless as when you’re in the water.

Wellness, Saint-Aubin-Sauges

A wellness area with sauna, steam room and treatments for complete relaxation.

Ski resorts
Ski & Snowboard, Les Bugnenets / Savagnières

The resort where champion Didier Cuche started his career. Train there to go for gold!

Ski & Snowboard, La Vue des Alpes

Between Vue des Alpes and Tête de Ran

Ski & Snowboard, Le Locle

A ski lift known to insiders near the town of Le Locle.

Ski & Snowboard, La Brévine

To experience the joys of winter sports in the Siberia of Switzerland.

Ski & Snowboard, Les Verrières

On the edge of the Val-de-Travers, a pleasant slope to discover with the whole family.

Ski & Snowboard, Buttes

Experience the wonderland of winter on the pistes of Val-de-Travers – accessible to everyone.

Ski & Snowboard, Le Pâquier

Ten kilometres of slopes to enjoy without moderation!

Ski & Snowboard, Brot-Plamboz

300 meters of ski slopes in the heart of the wild valley des Ponts.

Ski & Snowboard, La Sagne

A small family ski resort perfect for your first downhill experience!

Ski & Snowboard, La Côte-aux-Fées

A mini resort with an enchanting name welcomes you to an absolutely magical landscape!

Winter walking and snowshoeing
Snowshoes, Le Locle - La Sagne

Part of the UNESCO world heritage for its town planning, the town of Locle was built around the know-how...

Snowshoes, La Vue des Alpes - Tête de Ran

A two-hour walk across the snow, by day or night.

Snowshoes, La Vue des Alpes - La Vue des Alpes

A two-hour walk across the snow, by day or night.

Snowshoes, La Robella - Le Chasseron

A pleasant climb up to the viewpoint of the Chasseron.

Winter Hiking, Les Ponts-de-Martel - Les Petits-Ponts

Winter hike in the heart of a peat bog landscape.

Snowshoes, La Sagne - La Sagne

A magical loop in the Valley of La Sagne

Snowshoes, La Chaux-du-Milieu - Le Prévoux

Snowshoeing route around Le Locle.

Snowshoes, La Robella - La Robella

Snowshoeing route to discover the Val-de-Travers.

Snowshoes, Le Locle - Le Locle

A mini tour on the edge of the watchmaking city.

Snowshoes, Le Locle - La Chaux-de-Fonds

With snowshoes from watch town to watch town

Cross-country skiing itineraries
Cross-country skiing, La Vue-des-Alpes - La Vue-des-Alpes

A pretty trail on the Mont-Racine plateau, with fantastic views as a bonus.

Cross-country skiing, La Brévine - La Brévine

A 22 km loop between the Valley of La Brévine and Les Bayards.

Cross-country skiing, La Brévine - La Brévine

The people of this region have cross-country skiing in their blood. They are used to extreme cold and...

Cross-country skiing

A "glacial" 11 km trail in the Swiss Siberia.

Cross-country skiing

The short version of the Franco-Swiss trail, ideal for border hopping.

Cross-country skiing, La Chaux-de-Fonds - La Ferme Modèle

Nordic trail a stone's throw from La Chaux-de-Fonds : a treat not to be missed!

Cross-country skiing

Typical Nordic trail around the Bois-des-Lattes park.

Cross-country skiing

Fantastic trail criss-crossing the French-Swiss border, with its wild 1st section.

Cross-country skiing

Fresh air therapy as you admire the magnificent landscapes of the Jura winter.

Cross-country skiing, Tête de Ran - Tête de Ran

Locally, a "tour de Sagnard" is a walk that doesn't take the shortest route!

Winter activities
Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

Two covered skating rinks on Lake Neuchâtel.

Fun & Adventure, Savagnier

The most charming outdoor skating rink

Fun & Adventure, Le Locle

Artificial ice rink with a view of the snow-covered landscape

Fun & Adventure, Les Ponts-de-Martel

Beautiful ice skating infrastructure near the peat bog

Fun & Adventure, Fleurier

Skate like the pros in the fully equipped centre

La Brévine - Follow the tracks to a hidden treasure in the midst of Winter and finish in style in a local restaurant.

Fun & Adventure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Indoors or outdoors skating

Fun & Adventure, Lac des Taillères

To indulge in the joys of snow sports in a fairy-tale landscape

La Tourne - Follow the tracks to a hidden treasure in the midst of Winter and finish in style in a local restaurant.

Fun & Adventure, Val-de-Travers (Couvet)

Put on your snowshoes and follow your guide as he takes you on a moonlit tour of the snow-covered Val-de-Travers!