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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Berner Jura
Courtelary
Saint-Imier

Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant and Observatory

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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Berner Jura
Courtelary
Saint-Imier

Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant and Observatory

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Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant and Observatory

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    Location: Saint-Imier, Courtelary, Berner Jura, Bern, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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    1. Mont Soleil — loop from Mont Crosin

    23.2km

    06:36

    520m

    520m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    4.5

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    2. View of Chasseral – Mont Soleil loop from Cormoret

    28.5km

    08:56

    1,020m

    1,020m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. View of the Chasseral – Mont Soleil loop from Mont-Tramelan

    17.0km

    04:49

    350m

    360m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 5, 2022

    The Mont-Soleil solar power plant was connected to the grid in February 1992. At that time it was the largest photovoltaic system in Europe.

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      June 14, 2023

      A visit may be requested

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        August 10, 2025

        The relatively newly built visitor center is worth seeing and it is worth booking a guided tour.

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          Elevation 1,310 m

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          Location: Saint-Imier, Courtelary, Berner Jura, Bern, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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