ラ・ショー・ド・フォンの峠・トップ6

perfect starting point with parking and coffee stop :-)

Starting point for many beautiful hikes, cross-country skiing activities and snowshoe trails

The transition is no longer as smooth as it used to be.

Col des Neigeux is a scenic pass in the Swiss Jura, which offers panoramic views of the Alps and the valleys below. It is part of a moderate 11.8 mile loop that begins and ends at Hauts Geneveys station. The trail is ideal for bird watching, hiking, and mountain biking, and you can appreciate the cultural landscape of the area along the way. The best time to visit is from May to October, when the wildflowers are in bloom and the weather is pleasant.

This hotel is located on the Col des Pontins road, a mountain pass which connects the Vallon de Saint-Imier and the Val de Ruz. From the hotel's terrace or balcony, you can admire the magnificent views of the countryside and the nearby Col du Chasseral. The hotel also has a restaurant and a pizzeria, where you can enjoy regional specialties and delicious pizzas. Hiking enthusiasts will find many trails to explore around the hotel, such as the one that leads to the summit of Chasseral, the highest peak in the Jura range.

Pass located at 980m altitude. From Saint-Hippolyte, the ascent is considered 2nd category, with 18.2 kilometers with an average of 3.2% (and 9.3% over the steepest 100 meters). From Goumois and the bed of the Doubs, the ascent (category 3) is shorter (9.8 kilometers) and steeper with an average slope of 4.8% (10.4% over the steepest 100 meters). you will find an orientation table at the pass which will give you directions to the Chasseral range which rises to 1600 meters on the Swiss side of the border.

By the way, unfortunately the hotel is closed

After a quiet day in the wilderness of the Jura, this is where the hustle and bustle comes back to life