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Creux du Van
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13.9km
730m
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Creux du Van – a spectacular horseshoe-shaped rock amphitheater you won't soon forget! This impressive natural formation in the Swiss Jura is the highlight of a challenging but rewarding hike. From Noiraigue train station, you'll step directly into the rugged landscape and follow the famous "Sentier des 14 Contours" (Trail of 14 Contours).
The steep ascent with its 14 switchbacks will test your fitness, but once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view. The sheer rock faces of Creux du Van drop dramatically, while the wide valley and surrounding mountain ranges unfold before you. Keep your eyes peeled – with a bit of luck, you might spot ibex, chamois, or marmots in their natural habitat.
After a well-deserved break, the "Sentier du Single" (Trail of the Single) leads back to Noiraigue. Before heading home, a stop at the Ferme Robert mountain inn is highly recommended, where you can enjoy regional specialties.
Last updated: February 2, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.57 km
Sentier des quatorze contours
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
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5.26 km
Creux du Van
Highlight (Segment) • Canyon
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11.4 km
Ferme Robert
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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13.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.47 km
5.28 km
2.84 km
338 m
Surfaces
4.72 km
3.49 km
2.90 km
2.42 km
266 m
137 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,440 m)
Lowest point (720 m)
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Wednesday 6 May
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Trail Reviews
Short but intense route. breathtaking views, Had lunch at an excellent restaurant.
Very beautiful. A must-do. Bring a windbreaker. The tour is a bit more difficult on wet ground.
The descent was really slippery. But wonderful tour.
We cycled up from Noiraigue to Ferme Robert because we wanted to avoid the tedious ascent and descent. A good decision. A beautiful hike, first steeply uphill through the forest, followed by a fantastic view of Lake Biel and Lake Neuchâtel, the Creux du Van cliffs, and the plateau on the other side. The return journey then goes through the forest, but with a nice gentle descent. There are several places to stop for refreshments. There are plenty of paid parking spaces in Noiraigue.
The starting point of the hike is the train station in Noiraigue. From here the path leads past a farm (possibility to take a break) over 14 hairpin bends ("Sentier des 14 Contours") up to 1382 m. We continue along the Creux du Van. Finally, the route leads back to the starting point in a loop.🥾🌫️🏔️ Parking🅿️: Parking available at Noiraigue train station.
@Deleted User Thank you very much! Was really impressive.
Had to run to catch the train and only realized after a few minutes that I hadn't stopped the recording yet 😉
Cool hike. Unfortunately the Creux du Van was partly in the fog. Very strong wind, felt 10 degrees colder. Better to leave your toupee at home. 😂
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March 12, 2025
Creux du Van – a spectacular horseshoe-shaped rock amphitheater you won't soon forget! This impressive natural formation in the Swiss Jura is the highlight of a challenging but rewarding hike. From Noiraigue train station, you'll step directly into the rugged landscape and follow the famous "Sentier
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