ECOTOURISM

One trail.
A thousand discoveries.

Seven walks connecting the villages, landscapes and stories of Val-de-Ruz. Choose how you would like to explore them.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

Since 2010, the Chemins chouettes have invited visitors to discover the region’s natural and cultural heritage. The network uses existing walking routes and discreet educational materials.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

WALK 01

Around the Seyon

Discover the river, the villages and traces of their history.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

WALK 02

Towards Chasseral

The Jura pastures and the natural habitats of Chasseral.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

WALK 03

The cattle passages

The old cattle passages in the hills above Cernier and Chézard.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

WALK 04

The woodland edge

A walk through the villages between Les Hauts-Geneveys and Dombresson.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

WALK 05

Via La Rincieure

Springs, fountains and mills: discovering the landscape through water.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

WALK 06

The ridges

Jura horizons, from La Vue des Alpes to Mont Racine.

Chemins chouettes — All walks

WALK 07

South-western views

Views of the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the hills surrounding the valley.

A NETWORK ROOTED IN THE REGION

Walk.
Understand. Respect.

The Chemins chouettes explore the many facets of the region: its history, geography, architecture and natural habitats. Information panels and mini-guides help visitors explore without cluttering the landscape.