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, Noiraigue - Noiraigue

A breathtakingly beautiful cirque created from water and ice erosion.

Hiking, Chaumont - Cressier

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

Hiking, La Brévine - Môtiers

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

Hiking, Le Locle - Neuchâtel

Walk commemorating the Neuchatel Revolution of 1st March 1848.

Hiking, Le Locle - La Chaux-de-Fonds

A beautiful viewpoint of the Neuchâtel mountains.

Hiking, Les Brenets - Maison Monsieur

Follow the course of the Doubs and its contrasting landscapes.

Hiking, Noiraigue - Boudry

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

Hiking, Vaumarcus - La Tène

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

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 Sagne - La Sagne

A stroll among a hundred statues sculpted in wood.

Cycling itineraries
Cycling, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

108 km of lake shore - take your own time!

Cycling, Fleurier - Vallorbe

Fleurier–Vallorbe

Cycling, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

A journey across four cantonal borders.

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

A trip through nature around Switzerland's highest town.

Cycling, Les Taillères - Les Taillères

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

Cycling, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

A blend of nature and culture for cycle enthusiasts.

Cycling, La Chaux-de-Fonds - Fleurier

La Chaux-de-Fonds–Fleurier

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, Couvet - Couvet

An athletic route with varied landscapes in absinthe country.

Cycling, Cernier - Cernier

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

Mountain bike trails
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.

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, Les Ponts-de-Martel - Les Ponts-de-Martel

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

Mountain Bike, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

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

Mountain Bike, Chaumont - Neuchâtel

An expert level freeride track, between Chaumont and Neuchâtel.

Mountain Bike, Neuchâtel - Neuchâtel

A magnificent 195 km trail divided into four parts.

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, 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, Le Locle - Le Locle

Magnificent sportive trail with breathtaking views of the Doubs.

Horse riding activities
Riding, Pays de Neuchâtel

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

Riding, Chaumont

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

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

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

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

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.

Un espace sauna hivernal sur la Plage de Boudry.

Wellness, Cortaillod

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

Wellness, Neuchâtel

A wellness haven of peace and relaxation.

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

Wellness, Monruz

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

Ski resorts
Ski & Snowboard, Les Verrières

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

Ski & Snowboard, La Côte-aux-Fées

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

Ski & Snowboard, Les Bugnenets / Savagnières

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

Ski & Snowboard, Le Pâquier

Ten kilometres of slopes to enjoy without moderation!

Ski & Snowboard, La Sagne

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

Ski & Snowboard, La Vue des Alpes

Between Vue des Alpes and Tête de Ran

Ski & Snowboard, La Brévine

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

Ski & Snowboard, Le Locle

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

Ski & Snowboard, Brot-Plamboz

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

Ski & Snowboard, Buttes

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

Winter walking and snowshoeing
Snowshoes, Le Locle - La Chaux-de-Fonds

With snowshoes from watch town to watch town

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

Winter hike in the heart of a peat bog landscape.

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 Sagne - La Sagne

A magical loop in the Valley of La Sagne

Snowshoes, La Robella - Le Chasseron

A pleasant climb up to the viewpoint of the Chasseron.

Snowshoes, Le Locle - Le Locle

A mini tour on the edge of the watchmaking city.

Snowshoes, La Robella - La Robella

Snowshoeing route to discover the Val-de-Travers.

Snowshoes, La Chaux-du-Milieu - Le Prévoux

Snowshoeing route around Le Locle.

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...

Cross-country skiing itineraries
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, 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, 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 short version of the Franco-Swiss trail, ideal for border hopping.

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

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!

Cross-country skiing, La Brévine - La Brévine

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

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, Les Ponts-de-Martel - Les Ponts-de-Martel

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

Cross-country skiing, La Brévine - La Brévine

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

Winter activities
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, Savagnier

The most charming outdoor skating rink

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

Fun & Adventure, Fleurier

Skate like the pros in the fully equipped centre

Fun & Adventure, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Indoors or outdoors skating

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!

Fun & Adventure, Lac des Taillères

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

Fun & Adventure, Neuchâtel

Two covered skating rinks on Lake Neuchâtel.

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