Grandson Castle – Col des Étroits Pass loop from William Barbey

Grandson Castle – Col des Étroits Pass loop from William Barbey

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Grandson Castle – Col des Étroits Pass loop from William Barbey

06:49

120km

2,360m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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After 27.4 km for 3.27 km

Closed: • November-March (otherwise open)

After 92.7 km for 7.99 km

Closed: • November-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.32 km

Grandson Castle

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The castle has a history spanning almost 1,000 years. Officially detected for the first time in 993. Impressive! Definitely worth a visit.

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3.41 km

Scenic Forest Cycle Path

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Cycle path connection always along the lake, no car traffic, only cyclists :-). Asphalt is great, it rolls great.

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7.77 km

View of the Alps Over a Canola Field

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Miles-wide view through blooming landscapes

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11.6 km

View of Lake Neuchâtel from Provence Climb

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Recently (re) paved road, little used and rolling - maximum 8%.

A little over 6 km for a little over 20 minutes of effort, which will be rewarded with a …

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35.2 km

View of the Plateau

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41.3 km

View of Sainte-Croix

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Nice side street with a good view of Ste-Croix. Passable by racing bike.

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41.7 km

Col des Étroits Pass

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After the ascent from the Val de Travers, the top of the pass is reached here. There is a picnic area with tables by the parking lot.

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79.7 km

Entrée des galeries inférieures

Cave Entrance

81.2 km

Painters' cycle path along the Areuse

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Good topping. Tip for long-distance drivers: In about 100m there is a wooden bench that invites you to rest.

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.0 km

16.7 km

4.98 km

4.05 km

171 m

Surfaces

94.9 km

24.5 km

364 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

3°C

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Grandson Castle – Col des Étroits Pass loop from William Barbey

Grandson Castle

Scenic Forest Cycle Path

View of the Alps Over a Canola Field

View of Lake Neuchâtel from Provence Climb

View of the Plateau

View of Sainte-Croix

Col des Étroits Pass

Painters' cycle path along the Areuse

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