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Espace Mittelland
Neuchâtel
Val-de-Travers
Noiraigue

Creux du Van and the gorges de l'Areuse — loop from Noiraigue

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Neuchâtel
Val-de-Travers
Noiraigue

Creux du Van and the gorges de l'Areuse — loop from Noiraigue

Hard

4.7

(35)

157

hikers

Creux du Van and the gorges de l'Areuse — loop from Noiraigue

06:24

19.4km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

174 m

Noiraigue

Highlight • Settlement

Noiraigue
The first written mention of the place dates back to the year 998 under the name Nigra aqua. This Latin word meaning black water refers to the water of …

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2

4.78 km

Creux du Van

Highlight • Gorge

The Creux du Van is an exceptional natural site that offers an unforgettable excursion. To get to these rocky edges, you can climb (run) from Noiraigue on foot or by bike, with or without electricity.

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3

6.20 km

Creux du Van

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The hike leads to the mighty Creux du Van rock cirque, a true regional icon, formed by the erosion of water and ice. A breathtaking panoramic view awaits at the …

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6.30 km

Viewpoint over the Creux du Van

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The Creux du Van is approximately 1,200 meters wide and 500 meters deep. The total length of the rock faces, which drop approximately 160 meters vertically, is approximately four kilometers. …

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7.29 km

La Grand Vy

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La Grand-Vy is a restaurant and accommodation located near Creux du Van. It is a historic farmhouse that was restored in 2013 and offers a variety of dishes made with …

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14.9 km

Champ-du-Moulin

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There's plenty to discover at Champ-du-Moulin. It has a small tavern with a lovely garden seating area and a restaurant converted from an old farmhouse. There's also a nature center …

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7

16.8 km

Saut de Brot stone bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Saut de Brot bridge is certainly one of the most beautiful places in the Areuse Gorge. The old stone bridge takes you to the other side of the Areuse and makes a fantastic photo opportunity.

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17.9 km

Areuse Falls

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This is where you will encounter the powerful force of the Areuse, wedged on either side of the rocky cliffs that border it. A real site to see which will not disappoint you.

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

6.31 km

3.64 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

5.18 km

2.97 km

2.81 km

2.07 km

718 m

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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