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Espace Mittelland

House of the Tête de Moine – Étang Plain-de-Saigne loop from Abbaye de Bellelay

Mountain biking trails

Espace Mittelland

House of the Tête de Moine – Étang Plain-de-Saigne loop from Abbaye de Bellelay

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

riders

House of the Tête de Moine – Étang Plain-de-Saigne loop from Abbaye de Bellelay

03:20

41.4km

750m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

104 m

House of the Tête de Moine

Highlight • Historical Site

The Maison de la Tête de Moine is a historic annex of the Bellelay Abbey, with a history dating back 800 years. Some background knowledge about the cheese tradition is …

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2

21.8 km

Restaurant Buffet de la gare, La Combe

Highlight • Restaurant

Not far from the Etang offers a possibility for a rest with food, or just to enjoy the sun with a glass of beer on the terrace.

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3

23.6 km

Étang Plain-de-Saigne

Highlight • Lake

This is the Etang de Plain-de-Saigne, a raised bog and peat bog of national importance and also a significant birdwatching spot. Understandably, swimming in the bog is not allowed, but …

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4

25.6 km

Pré-Petitjean, La Traction

Highlight • Monument

Like a Wild West Railway Station, at first glance it looks as if you are approaching by bike.
La Traction, Train à vapeur des Franches-Montagnes, as it is called.
More detailed information can be found here: la-traction.ch

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5

32.2 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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6

34.5 km

Tree-Lined Pathway Near Paturate

Highlight • Trail

B

41.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

18.6 km

1.66 km

929 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

11.4 km

8.72 km

4.38 km

650 m

558 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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