Hiking in Val-de-Travers

Hiking route 1: Môtiers - Cascade - Plat de Riau - Couvet

The route starts at the Môtiers NE train station, leads past the Absinth House and ends at the train station in Couvet. Along the way you will find the Poëta Raisse gorge entrance (covered picnic area and a climbing area), the Môtiers waterfall and the Plat de Riau pasture (also a covered picnic area and a fire pit). The route is generally marked in yellow for pedestrians, except for the return route from Plat de Riau to Couvet. In this case, follow the Ruisseau de Riau down the mountain and keep to the right (good mountain path). Before a short passage through a rock, head above the trail on a small, narrow path to the viewpoint (no signs). Then walk back a bit and cross the rock passage until you reach the edge of the forest. Then bend off to the right and follow a small asphalt road slightly uphill. After the Ferme de la Sagneule, carry on along the almost level white road with a splendid panoramic view of the centre of Val-de-Travers. After the first house, follow the asphalt road downhill to the village of Couvet. After five minutes of walking by the side of the road in the village, you will reach the railway line. To the right is the absinthe distillery Gaudentia Persoz, where you can stop for a tasting. Behind the distillery is the Couvet train station.

Hiking route 2: Môtiers - Georges de la Poëta-Raisse - La Robella - Buttes

Hiking route 3: Noiraigue - Areuse gorge - Boudry

Hiking route 4: Noiraigue - Creux du Van

There are various picnic sites situated throughout the valley. If you would like to eat in a restaurant, here are a few recommendations:

If you prefer travelling by bike or e-bike, various routes can also be completed by bicycle. An e-bike can be picked up at Noiraigue train station.

E-bike tour to the Creux du Van