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La Trans Jurassienne: Biel-Bienne - La Chaux-de-Fonds - Neuchâtel

Discover the Jura and the tradition of the Swiss Watches on an e-bike | 3 days

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The Jura mountains, the little sister of the Alps, inspire with a magnificent nature and the rich heritage of the Swiss watch industry. The route leads leisurely on low-traffic roads over the wide Jura heights and offers spectacular views of the Alps as well as exciting insights into the tradition and culture of the Jura Neuchâtelois.

  • Discover the five natural highlights of the Jura mountains: the Doubs River, the Creux du Van, the Etang de la Gruère, the source of Noiraigue and the Areuse Gorge.
  • Get to know the UNESCO World Heritage Site of La Chaux-de-Fonds and learn more about the precise watchmaking craft on a tour of the International Watch Museum.
  • Learn more about the origin of Absinthe in the Val-de-Travers, refresh yourself with an “Absinthe Verte” and hear exciting stories about the “Green Fairy”.
Technique
moderate

Tarred and gravel roads without difficulties. Little steepness (S0). No special (e-)bike experience required.

Condition
moderate

Enjoying sporty activity in nature! Tour with some effort and a sweat on the brow from time to time. Do regular sport in preparation. Cycling times up to 4 hrs, up to approx. 50 km.

Group

6-10 guests per guide

Meeting place

09:20 a.m. Biel-Bienne train station (train arrival 09:15 a.m. Biel-Bienne train station)

Departure

approx. 4 p.m. Neuchâtel train station 

Accommodation

(depending on the date, an alternative choice of hotel with comparable services may occur)

Note

Private tours on your desired date we gladly will organize for you. Get in contact with us.

Learn more about the technical and physical requirements.

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Trans Jurassienne Biel - La Chaux-de-Fonds - Neuchâtel

3 days
2 possible dates
from 945.- CHF
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31.05. - 02.06.2025
3 days
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11.10. - 13.10.2025
3 days
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Day 1 Welcome to the Jura & Three Lakes region. The tour starts exactly on the Röschtigraben, the German-French language border, and leads first with the funiculaire to Magglingen. Passing the sports facilities of the national sports center of Switzerland and the "end of the world" you roll to Nods and, in some hairpin bends up to the highest peak of the Bernese Jura, the Chasseral 1606 m. Hardly any other place offers a more beautiful view of the Alps: from far in the east to the Jungfrau region and Mont Blanc you marvel at the panorama high above Lake Biel. Then the route leads along magnificent e-bike roads towards La Chaux-de-Fonds. The town with its chessboard-like layout is not only the capital of Swiss watches, but also the birthplace of Louis Chevrolet and Le Corbusier. (E-bike time: 4 h, distance: 47 km, ascent/descent: 1350/1220 meters)

Day 2 Spending a day in La Chaux-de-Fonds and the region is 100% worth it. Get to know the charm of the city, visit the Chevrolet monument and learn more about the history of watches on a tour of the International Watch Museum. Then, a trip to Brenets will take you to the lake of the same name. Enjoy a boat ride through the canyon-like landscape before you reach the impressive Saut du Doubs. Here the water falls thunderously over a 30 meter high rock step. An impressive view! (E-bike time: 3 h, distance: 34 km, ascent/descent: 880/870 meters)

Day 3 Now you leave the watch metropolis La Chaux-de-Fonds and ride on the Jura Bike Route through the wide and impressive landscape of the Vallée des Ponts towards the west. An exciting natural phenomenon and mystery at the same time you discover on the way, where the meandering river "le Grand Bied" suddenly disappears. The solution will follow! A racy ride downhill leads to the Val de Travers, where you will learn more about the history and secrets of the "Green Fairy" during an aperitif. Then the bubbling spring in Noiraigue solves the above riddle before you enjoy an impressive drive through the Areuse Gorge to finish. (E-bike time: approx. 4 h, distance: 55 km, ascent/descent: 800/1310 meters)

Included
  • Guiding and support by guide
  • Overnight stay with half board: 2x hotel (basis double room)
  • Welcome coffee on day 1
  • Quality E-Bike (hardtail) and helmet
  • Visit of the international watch museum
  • Absinthe apéritif in Val de Travers
  • Luggage transfer from station to hotel/station
  • Service fee legal travel guarantee (0.25% on offer price)
Exclusive
  • Arrival
  • Transportation (cable car) approx. CHF 15
  • Snacks and drinks

Additional services:

  • Single room supplement CHF 70
  • E-Bike rental incl. helmet for 3 days CHF 200

Rental equipment

The rental equipment will be handed over on the tour:

  • E-Bike
  • Bike helmet
Technical equipment
  • Backpack approx. 20 l with rain cover
Clothing
  • 1x hardshell jacket (wind- and waterproof)
  • 1x soft shell and/or fleece jacket
  • 1x biking pants
  • Light waterproof rain pants (e.g. Gore-Tex)
  • T-shirt or shirt
  • Bike underwear
  • Cap/headband and hat
  • Bike gloves
  • Functional socks and spare socks
  • Sport/trekking boots
Overnight
  • Clothing and shoes for the evening (accommodation & village life)
  • Personal toiletries, earplugs if necessary
  • Towel
Food
  • Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
  • Tea and lunch must be brought by yourself or can be bought in the hotel/village
  • Snacks (e.g. bars, dried fruits, dried meat)
Various
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun and lip cream (SPF 30 or more)
  • Camera and binoculars (optional)
  • Half fare Travelcard (if available)
  • Thermos bottle made of unbreakable material
  • Small pharmacy for personal needs
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