Grand Tour of Switzerland - Stage 4
Sainte-Croix is a village known for its musical automatons and acts as a good introduction to the remainder of the journey which takes us little by little to the watchmaking regions dominated by the tick-tocking sound of watches. On leaving Sainte-Croix, we head for the Neuchâtel region via the Col des Etroits. Passing through Buttes and Fleurier, the route lets you discover the enchanting landscapes of the Val-de-Travers, the birthplace of absinthe. The stage ends in the charming village of Môtiers.
Absinthe Val-de-Travers (Association Pays de l'absinthe, Guillaume Perret)
Atelier du Dr Wyss, Sainte-Croix (©Swiss Backstage)
Martagon-Lilie auf den Höhen des Chasseron (Christophe Carisey)
Der Chasseron im Winter (Christophe Carisey)
Sessellift Buttes - La Robella
Val-de-Travers (Guillaume Perret)
Fée verte, Val-de-Travers
Absinth-Trocknungsschuppen (Musée régional du Val-de-Travers) (Guillaume Perret)
Val-de-Travers (Guillaume Perret)
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MuMAPS – Museum of Mechanical Art and Heritage in Sainte-Croix
The Musée de la mécanique d'art et du patrimoine de Sainte-Croix (MuMAPS) is the result of the merger of three museums in Sainte-Croix-L'Auberson: the Centre international de la mécanique d'art (CIMA), the Musée des arts et des sciences (MAS) and the Musée Baud.
Its collections comprise some 15,000 objects illustrating the region's heritage, from Neolithic times to the present day, as well as the local and international development of art mechanics.
The museum offers three exhibitions: two permanent ones - "Once upon a time on Sainte-Croix" and "Art mechanics: the factory of dreams", and a temporary one renewed each year.
L'ange Musée CIMA (Catherine Gailloud)
MuMAPS - Museum für Kunstmechanik und Kulturerbe (ADNV - Justine Paillard)
MuMAPS - Museum für Kunstmechanik und Kulturerbe (ADNV - Justine Paillard)
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Buttes-La Robella Chairlift
In summer and winter alike, the chairlift carries you up to La Robella plateau, deep in the heart of unspoilt nature. A trip to make your spirits soar before you head back down - on foot, or on a cross-country scooter, a toboggan or even on skis!
Sessellift - Robella (Tourisme neuchâtelois)
Sessellift Buttes - La Robella
Télésiège Buttes - La Robella
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Absinthe House
An interpretation centre in the heart of the Val-de-Travers, the Absinthe House tells the story of a drink born here, from its botanical origins and tasting rituals to its clandestine period and its role in local life.
Through a contemporary exhibition route, the visit highlights the plants, expertise and practices that have shaped absinthe, before naturally extending into a tasting or a convivial moment at the bar. In fine weather, the terrace at the rear of the building offers a peaceful setting, surrounded by the emblematic absinthe plants—an ideal place to enjoy a quiet moment.
The experience can then continue in the shop, which offers a selection of exceptional absinthes as well as related products, allowing visitors to take home a unique souvenir from the Val-de-Travers.
Absinth-Haus
Absinth-Haus
Absinth-Haus
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