Noiraigue, a region situated within the Val-de-Travers valley, offers a diverse landscape characterized by geological formations and varied terrain. This area is known for its natural features, including the Creux du Van rock amphitheater and the Areuse Gorges, which provide a setting for outdoor activities. The region's topography supports several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
Noiraigue provides a range of outdoor activities for various interests and skill levels. The region…
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4.8
(465)
3,535
hikers
12.2km
04:30
730m
730m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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2,112
hikers
11.9km
03:15
80m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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11.9km
03:15
80m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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1,474
hikers
13.9km
04:51
740m
730m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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238
riders
51.8km
03:39
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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233
riders
52.4km
03:43
960m
960m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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105
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39.7km
02:50
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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78
riders
33.7km
02:02
80m
80m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
runners
6.07km
00:50
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

38
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.91km
01:28
660m
660m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.1km
01:16
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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96
riders
43.8km
03:19
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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44
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30.0km
02:19
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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125
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41.3km
03:47
1,210m
1,210m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

64
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18.7km
01:46
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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63
riders
54.4km
03:05
1,180m
1,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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56
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81.8km
03:53
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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33
riders
48.2km
02:46
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
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79.8km
04:35
1,700m
1,700m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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8
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60.0km
04:25
1,150m
1,150m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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35.3km
02:52
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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46.1km
03:25
1,090m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
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4
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38.8km
03:15
830m
830m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Noiraigue offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and gravel biking. The region features more than 50 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 2,600 ratings.
Prominent hiking trails in Noiraigue include the Creux du Van Trail, a moderate 7.6-mile [12.2 km] route to the natural rock amphitheater. The Areuse Gorges offer another popular and scenic hike, a moderate 7.4-mile [11.9 km] journey through cliffs and past waterfalls. For more options, consult the Hiking around Noiraigue guide.
Noiraigue is renowned for the Creux du Van, an impressive natural rock amphitheater with cliffs up to 525 feet [160 meters] high. Another significant feature is the Areuse Gorges, carved by the Areuse river, offering a trail through dramatic rock walls and past waterfalls. Viewpoints like Le Soliat provide expansive vistas of Lake Neuchâtel and the distant Alps.
Yes, Noiraigue provides opportunities for touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. The Val-de-Travers region offers various routes for cyclists. Specific guides like Cycling around Noiraigue and Road Cycling Routes around Noiraigue detail available options.
While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, many less strenuous hiking routes are suitable for a wider range of ages and fitness levels. The Areuse Gorges trail, for example, is a moderate route that can be adapted for shorter sections. Users can filter routes by difficulty on komoot to find suitable options.
Trails in Noiraigue range from moderate to hard. Examples include the moderate Creux du Van Trail and Areuse Gorges trail. More challenging options like the "14 Contours Trail" or the 12-mile [19.4 km] "Creux du Van and the gorges de l'Areuse" loop are also available. Komoot routes are typically categorized by difficulty.
Yes, Noiraigue offers trails suitable for jogging. Many of the less strenuous hiking routes can also be enjoyed at a quicker pace. For dedicated running paths, consult the Running Trails around Noiraigue guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Noiraigue, including Hiking around Noiraigue, Cycling around Noiraigue, and MTB Trails around Noiraigue. There are also guides for running, road cycling, and gravel biking, providing detailed information and route suggestions.
Routes in Noiraigue are popular among komoot users, with over 32,000 visitors having explored the region. The available routes have received more than 2,600 ratings, averaging 4.6 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction from the komoot community.
Yes, the Jura Crest Trail features a stage (Stage 10) that starts from Noiraigue. This stage leads towards the Creux du Van, connecting Noiraigue to a broader network of long-distance hiking. This provides options for multi-day excursions.
For official tourism information about the Val-de-Travers and Noiraigue, the website neuchateltourisme.ch is available. Contact can also be made via phone at +41 32 889 68 96 for Tourisme neuchâtelois Val-de-Travers.
Trails in Noiraigue feature diverse terrain, including paths through moss-covered cliffs in the Areuse Gorges and ascents to the rocky amphitheater of Creux du Van. The region's landscape includes geological formations and varied topography, suitable for different outdoor activities.

