Activities
Exceptional panorama
Altitude 1,283 m
Your excursion starts here
Tourist information point — Vue-des-Alpes pass
The hotel hosts the Val-de-Ruz tourist information point, right at reception. Regional produce, leaflets, hiking maps, goodies and sound advice: everything you need to plan your days is on site — no detour required.
This is where your excursions begin.
- Neuchâtel regional produce
- Maps and leaflets for regional activities
- Information on trails, slopes and weather conditions
- Goodies and souvenirs
- Personalised advice from the hotel team
Activities
A life-size playground
At 1,283 m altitude, between La Chaux-de-Fonds (15 min) and Neuchâtel (20 min), the hotel is ideally located to explore all of Neuchâtel country. Lake, mountains, culture, nature, gastronomy — everything is within reach. Lace up your hiking boots, strap on your cross-country skis, or simply take the car: each day can be a different adventure.
Cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, watchmaking heritage, Lake Neuchâtel — here, every season opens new possibilities.
At Vue-des-Alpes
On the doorstepRight from the hotel's doorstep, the Vue-des-Alpes pass is a four-season playground. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledging in winter — hiking, mountain biking and the toboggan in summer.
Téléski du Crêt-Meuron - La Vue-des-Alpes
Un téléski familial avec une piste rouge et une piste bleue, éclairées le soir trois fois par semaine. Domaine skiable relié avec les pistes de La Corbatière lorsque l'enneigement le permet. À 1 minute en voiture de l'hôtel. Transports publics: Nordic'Bus (ligne 426), arrêt "Crêt-Meuron"
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Nordic centre — Cross-country skiing
Groomed trails above 1,200 m, both skating and classic, with 360° views over the Alps and the Jura. Connected to the Bugnenets, La Sagne and Ponts-de-Martel networks. Equipment rental on site.
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Giant toboggan
A 700 m steel track in the wild. Wheeled sleds, speeds up to 40 km/h, uphill by towlift. Open year-round, weather permitting. Perfect with family or friends.
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Snowshoeing
Several marked routes start from the pass, between snow-covered firs and open panoramas. Rental available at the Nordic centre.
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Hiking & Ridge Trail
Direct access to the Jura ridge trails — tens of kilometres with views over the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Vosges. The Tête-de-Ran summit (1,422 m) is 20 minutes on foot, with a 360° panorama from the Säntis to Mont-Blanc.
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Mountain biking & E-bike
In summer, the pastures and forests around the pass become a mountain-biking playground. Singletracks, forest descents and ridge routes. E-bikes available for rent in Noiraigue.
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Bugnenets-Savagnières ski resort
The largest ski area in the Jura: 30 km of pistes, 8 lifts, all levels. The resort where Didier Cuche grew up. Magic Pass compatible. 10 minutes away.
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15 minutesBirthplace of Le Corbusier and cradle of Swiss watchmaking, La Chaux-de-Fonds is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unique grid-plan urbanism. Museums, architecture and culture, 15 minutes from the hotel.
© MIHInternational Watchmaking Museum (MIH)
The world's foremost watchmaking museum. Nearly 4,000 pieces on display, from sundials to atomic clocks. Spectacular 1970s underground architecture. Restoration workshop visible to the public.
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© Suisse Tourisme / André MeierMUZOO — Zoo & Natural History Museum
Free open-air zoo: lynx, bears, otters, ibex, deer. Interactive biodiversity museum and vivarium with reptiles from 5 continents. Cafeteria, playground, terrace. European award winner (EMYA 2025).
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UNESCO watchmaking urbanism
La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle are UNESCO-listed for their unique grid plan, designed around the watchmaking industry. Guided tours and a dedicated space at Espacité.
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© Eveline PerroudMaison Blanche — Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier's first work as an independent architect, in his home town. Open seasonally.
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20 minutesThe cantonal capital, Neuchâtel charms with its yellow-stone old town, medieval castle and lakeside shores. Between museums, cruises and waterfront terraces, the city offers a cultural and culinary pause just 20 minutes away.
Lake cruises (LNM)
Cruises on Lakes Neuchâtel, Morat and Biel. Gourmet, contemplative or bike-combined. The century-old steamboat « Le Neuchâtel ». Free cruises for accompanied children on Saturdays.
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Neuchâtel Castle and Collegiate Church
A medieval ensemble overlooking the city and the lake. Tower, ramparts and walkway evoking the life of past lords. Free access.
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© MAHNMuseum of Art and History (MAHN)
Art and history collections and the famous Jaquet-Droz automata — three 18th-century mechanical marvels that write, draw and play music.
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© Bacchus production visuelleLaténium — Archaeology park and museum
Switzerland's largest archaeology museum, on the lakeshore. 500,000 years of human history with an open-air archaeological park.
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Dürrenmatt Centre
The pictorial and literary world of Friedrich Dürrenmatt, in a building designed by Mario Botta. Panoramic lake views from the city's heights.
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Chaumont funicular
Rises to 1,170 m in a few minutes for panoramic views over the Three Lakes and the Alps. Starting point for hikes and mountain-bike descents.
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Old town & Jeunes-Rives
Switzerland's largest pedestrian zone. Alleys in yellow Hauterive stone, harbour cafés, Jeunes-Rives park for swimming, SUP and summer lounging.
Nature & Great Sites
Must-seesThe Neuchâtel Jura is home to spectacular landscapes. From the rocky Creux du Van amphitheatre to the wild Areuse gorges, these great natural sites are accessible by hike from the hotel or by car.
Creux du Van
A rocky amphitheatre 1,400 m wide and 200 m high — the « Swiss Grand Canyon ». Ibex, chamois, a spectacular panorama. Reached on foot from Noiraigue (14-bend trail, ~2-hour climb) or by car to the Soliat restaurant (10 min walk from the edge).
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Areuse gorges
Riverside trail between Noiraigue and Boudry. Stone bridges, Saut de Brot waterfall, shaded forests. About a 3-hour walk; you can return by tram from Boudry (free with the Neuchâtel Tourist Card).
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Neuchâtel Tourist Card
Anyone staying in an official tourist accommodation in the canton of Neuchâtel automatically receives the NTC after booking.
- 1A few days before your arrival, you will receive an email from neuchateltourisme@myntc.ch inviting you to fill in the required details.
- 2Click the link and complete the required information (surname, first name and date of birth for each guest).
- 3Access your guest card on your smartphone via the WebApp, or download it as a PDF.
- 4Simply present your personalised guest card at the entrance to activities offered by the NTC.
For public transport, board the train, bus or funicular and travel free of charge in the canton of Neuchâtel. Present your guest card and an ID in case of inspection.
We wish you a wonderful stay in Neuchâtel country.
Included with the NTC
- Free public transport throughout the canton
- Free entry to partner museums
- A complimentary Lake Neuchâtel cruise
To explore
Starting point for your adventures
Cross-country skiing
Trails right from the hotel
Hiking
Jura footpaths
Watchmaking heritage
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Mountain biking
Marked trails
Snowshoeing
Winter itineraries
Neuchâtel
20 min by car
Grand Tour of Switzerland
Official stop
Jura Crest Trail
Ridge hike
Local gastronomy
Absinthes and wines
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know to plan your activities and excursions.
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