Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant loop from Les Bois

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant loop from Les Bois

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant loop from Les Bois

04:27

57.0km

950m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.59 km

Pure nature! Traditional horse breeding in the Jura.

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There is still room for the horses here.

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14.3 km

Marché-Concours Hall

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Undoubtedly an architectural landmark of Saignelégier with a recognizable character. Known as the hall and venue of the national horse festival.
The hall was built in 1904, completely renovated in …

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22.1 km

View of the Chasseral, the valley and the wind turbines

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After the short climb next to the cow pasture, you have a wonderful view of the valley, the wind turbines and the Chasseral

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24.5 km

Jura Meadow Trail

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This trail leads through the most beautiful landscapes of this area.

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26.1 km

Shady forest sections, beautiful meadows, and rest areas

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At around 800 meters above sea level, you can enjoy the Jura almost all year round! Whether for hiking or biking; when there is snow for winter hiking or cross-country skiing!

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36.4 km

View of Chasseral from Mt Soleil

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Here on the crest of Mont Soleil, in the heart of the wind farm, you have an excellent unobstructed view of the Chasseral.

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37.6 km

Mont Soleil Wind Farm

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On the 1,289 meter high Mont Soleil you will find not only the numerous wind turbines but also an enormous photovoltaic system. To be precise, it is one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.

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38.8 km

Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant

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The first solar power plant in Switzerland was put into operation in 1992 on the Mont-Soleil - the name of the place fits in perfectly. Meanwhile, it has been expanded …

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57.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

17.7 km

4.04 km

1.71 km

1.61 km

627 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

12.2 km

11.3 km

10.4 km

4.95 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

8°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2022,Trans Jura Tag 3 Sainelegier La Chaux de Fonds

Beautiful day, beautiful biking, but still has an S1 downhill trail and then a steep one. Rise👍🏻😥👋

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August 1, 2022,Jura Tour Saignelégier-La Chaux de Fonds

This tour also leads over shady Jura pastures.
When driving over the pastures, the pasture grates are often only theoretically passable because the new handlebars are too wide and bend.

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