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La Trans Jurassienne: Biel-Bienne - La Chaux-de-Fonds - Neuchâtel

Discover the Jura and the tradition of the Swiss Watches on an e-bike

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The Jura mountains, the little sister of the Alps, inspire with a magnificent nature and the rich heritage of the Swiss watch industry. The route leads leisurely on low-traffic roads over the wide Jura heights and offers spectacular views of the Alps as well as exciting insights into the tradition and culture of the Jura Neuchâtelois.

From highlight to highlight

  • Discover the five natural highlights of the Jura mountains: the Doubs River, the Creux du Van, the Etang de la Gruère, the source of Noiraigue and the Areuse Gorge.
  • Get to know the UNESCO World Heritage Site of La Chaux-de-Fonds and learn more about the precise watchmaking craft on a tour of the International Watch Museum.
  • Learn more about the origin of Absinthe in the Val-de-Travers, refresh yourself with an “Absinthe Verte” and hear exciting stories about the “Green Fairy”.
Condition

Enjoying sporty activity in nature! Tour with some effort and a sweat on the brow from time to time. Do regular sport in preparation. Walking time without rests up to 3-4 hrs.

Accommodation

All overnight stops offer a good selection of hotels in various categories.

Season

From April to end-October

Price (private guiding)

From CHF 2500 per person (for 2 guests)

The price varies depending on the services provided.

Note

We offer this tour as a guided or semi-guided tour. On semi-guided tours, a private guide accompanies you on selected days and also discusses the stages with you that you will be traveling on your own.

We can tailor the program of this tour to your wishes, from the route to the hotels, the guiding, and the transfers.

We look forward to receiving your request and will be happy to discuss your requirements.

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Day 1 Welcome to the Jura & Three Lakes region. The tour starts exactly on the Röschtigraben, the German-French language border, and leads first with the funiculaire to Magglingen. Passing the sports facilities of the national sports center of Switzerland and the "end of the world" you roll to Nods and, in some hairpin bends up to the highest peak of the Bernese Jura, the Chasseral 1606 m. Hardly any other place offers a more beautiful view of the Alps: from far in the east to the Jungfrau region and Mont Blanc you marvel at the panorama high above Lake Biel. Then the route leads along magnificent e-bike roads towards La Chaux-de-Fonds. The town with its chessboard-like layout is not only the capital of Swiss watches, but also the birthplace of Louis Chevrolet and Le Corbusier.

Day 2 Spending a day in La Chaux-de-Fonds and the region is 100% worth it. Get to know the charm of the city, visit the Chevrolet monument and learn more about the history of watches on a tour of the International Watch Museum. Then, a trip to Brenets will take you to the lake of the same name. Enjoy a boat ride through the canyon-like landscape before you reach the impressive Saut du Doubs. Here the water falls thunderously over a 30 meter high rock step. An impressive view!

Day 3 Now you leave the watch metropolis La Chaux-de-Fonds and ride on the Jura Bike Route through the wide and impressive landscape of the Vallée des Ponts towards the west. An exciting natural phenomenon and mystery at the same time you discover on the way, where the meandering river "le Grand Bied" suddenly disappears. The solution will follow! A racy ride downhill leads to the Val de Travers, where you will learn more about the history and secrets of the "Green Fairy" during an aperitif. Then the bubbling spring in Noiraigue solves the above riddle before you enjoy an impressive drive through the Areuse Gorge to finish. 

Included
  • Guiding and support from a certified, local guide
  • Overnight stay with breakfast and taxes
  • Transfers and luggage transfer
Take
  • For this tour, we recommend comfortable, sporty clothing for the e-bike rides, including rain gear.
  • A comfortable daypack is important for carrying water, snacks, rain gear, sun protection, and, if necessary, a camera and other personal items.
  • It is important to bring a refillable water bottle. This can be refilled repeatedly along the way.

A complete packing list will be provided after booking.

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