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Espace Mittelland
Neuchâtel

Painters' cycle path along the Areuse – Col des Étroits Pass loop from Buttes

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Road cycling routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Neuchâtel

Painters' cycle path along the Areuse – Col des Étroits Pass loop from Buttes

Hard

5.0

(1)

32

riders

Painters' cycle path along the Areuse – Col des Étroits Pass loop from Buttes

03:12

60.4km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.0 km for 7.99 km

Closed: • November-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Entrée des galeries inférieures

Cave Entrance

2

11.6 km

Painters' cycle path along the Areuse

Highlight • Cycleway

Good topping. Tip for long-distance drivers: In about 100m there is a wooden bench that invites you to rest.

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3

35.6 km

View of the Plateau

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4

40.0 km

View of the Alps

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5

40.8 km

View of Yverdon-les-Bains

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Nice view from the Avenue des Alpes on Yverdon-les-Bains and the southern part of Lake Neuchâtel.

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6

42.3 km

View of Sainte-Croix

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Nice side street with a good view of Ste-Croix. Passable by racing bike.

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7

42.8 km

Col des Étroits Pass

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After the ascent from the Val de Travers, the top of the pass is reached here. There is a picnic area with tables by the parking lot.

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60.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

4.50 km

3.39 km

148 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

8.71 km

210 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

28°C

11°C

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