Cross-country ski paradise in the Neuchâtel mountains
180 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails are waiting to be discovered.
Away from the traffic and urban life, you can make tracks in the snow – almost as if it were Lapland, peace and quiet reigns here, and you can enjoy the expanses of the forests, meadows and steep cliffs. Your efforts will be rewarded with wonderful views of the mountains, from Mont Blanc through to the Bernese Alps. Whether you’re a seasoned cross-country skier or a beginner – in the mountains of the canton of Neuchâtel, everyone will find the right trail to suit them: 180 kilometres of cross-country trails await you between Lake Neuchâtel and the French border. Many of these trails can be combined with one another however you choose, thus creating shorter or longer tours, as the mood takes you.
Cross-country tours
Vallée de La Sagne – Les Ponts-de-Martel easy
You can ski from La Corbatière to Les Ponts-de-Martel in either traditional or skate style. You’ll find separate trails along the approximately 15 km valley.
Starting point | La Corbatière |
Distance | 12 km |
Duration |
1 hour 45 minutes |
Elevation difference | 20 m / 110 m |
Difficulty level | easy |
Les Neigeux medium
This fantastic route in wild nature begins near the legendary Col de La Vue des Alpes and runs behind the peak of Tête de Ran. Everything is combined here to create a unique sporting experience.
Starting point | La Vue des Alpes |
Distance | 9 km |
Duration |
1 hour 45 minutes |
Elevation difference | 177 m / 177 m |
Difficulty level | medium |
Le Cernil – Les Cernets – La Brévine difficult
This 32 km, varied and challenging route lies between the valley of La Brévine and Les Cernets. Flat countryside gives way to not-exactly-gentle climbs and enchanting descents.
Starting point | La Brévine |
Distance | 32 km |
Duration |
4 hours 30 minutes |
Elevation difference | 640 m / 640 m |
Difficulty level | difficult |
Snow conditions
Check the current snow report to see if the trails are open.
Rates
Adults require a cross-country ski pass in order to use the trails. Access to the cross-country trails is free to young people under the age of 16. Cross-country ski passes are available in the Nordic centres of the canton of Neuchâtell, at the tourist offices in the region or online.
The season ticket is available in digital form via an app and accessible via your smartphone. Simple, handy and good, and available for the same price as the cross-country ski cards, which remain valid.
Cross-country ski pass
- CHF 12.00 Adults day ticket
- CHF 40.00 Adults weekly ticket
- CHF 100.00 Adults, cross-country ski season pass, Swiss Jura
- CHF 120.00 Adults, cross-country ski season pass, Swiss & French Jura
- CHF 160.00 Adults, cross-country ski season pass, Switzerland
- Free of charge Children up to the age of 16
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration
How to get there
Vallée de La Sagne–Les Ponts-de-Martel
Travel by train to La Chaux de Fonds, then take the little white and red train to the «La Corbatière» stop.
- Timetable & tickets La Corbatière
Cross-Country Tour Les Neigeux
Travel by train to La Chaux-de-Fonds, then take the bus to the “Vue-des-Alpes” stop.
- Timetable & tickets Vue-des-Alpes
Le Cernil–Les Cernets–La Brévine
Travel by train to Couvet, then take the bus no. 383 to “La Brévine, Poste”.
- Timetable & tickets La Brévine, Poste
Location
Contact
- Tourisme neuchâtelois - Montagnes
- +41 32 889 68 95
- Neuchâtel Tourisme www.neuchateltourisme.ch