Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint loop from Mont Soleil

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint loop from Mont Soleil

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint loop from Mont Soleil

05:28

54.6km

1,750m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37.4 km for 930 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 38.8 km for 402 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.46 km

Mont Soleil Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

On the 1,289 meter high Mont Soleil you will find not only the numerous wind turbines but also an enormous photovoltaic system. To be precise, it is one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.

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3.64 km

View of Chasseral from Mt Soleil

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here on the crest of Mont Soleil, in the heart of the wind farm, you have an excellent unobstructed view of the Chasseral.

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9.25 km

Montagne du Droit Wind Farm

Highlight • Monument

Several Alpine inns on the route - but unfortunately closed.

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11.3 km

Prés Vannés

Highlight • Viewpoint

Attention the passages at the fences are not always perfect

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32.4 km

View of the Chasseral summit and its communications tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

32.8 km

Vacherie de Nods

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A tip is the "Vacherie de Nods" just before the Chasseral to stop. An "Assiette Froids for 14 .--" and it has enough for 2 people. Is really highly recommended …

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34.6 km

Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

If the visibility is good, you have a fantastic 360-degree panorama with views over the Alps, the Lake District and the three lakes of Biel, Murten and Neuchâtel.

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37.3 km

Col du Chasseral

Mountain Pass

53.3 km

Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

The first solar power plant in Switzerland was put into operation in 1992 on the Mont-Soleil - the name of the place fits in perfectly. Meanwhile, it has been expanded …

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