La Vue-des-Alpes lies at an altitude of 1,283 metres and is known for winter activities, hiking trails and a summer toboggan run. Different activities take centre stage depending on when you visit: dry-stone walls and boviducs offer a glimpse of the area's cultural heritage, while ski slopes, a cross-country ski trail and a winter hiking trail provide specific options for activities in the snow. If you plan to visit seasonal facilities, check conditions before your trip.
Cultural heritage along old trails
At Les Loges, a 20-metre-long dry-stone wall along the footpath between the lower part of Les Loges and the Col de La Vue-des-Alpes has been fully restored. Check its current condition on site before your visit.
The boviducs form a network of original livestock trails about ten kilometres long, bordered on both sides by dry-stone walls. They are highlighted as a special attraction on the two-day “Chasseral – La Vue des Alpes: Chemin des Pionniers” hiking route. The Chemins-chouettes hike 3 – Les boviducs also passes through La Vue-des-Alpes: it runs between Dombresson and Les Hauts-Geneveys. Trail conditions may vary.
Winter: ski slopes, cross-country trail and toboggan run
The Crêt-Meuron ski area includes the blue Piste de la Combe and the red Piste du Crêt. Since 2021, Crêt-Meuron, La Corbatière and La Roche-aux-Crocs have formed a shared ski area with a common season-pass system. Snow conditions affect the operation of the slopes; also check the seasonal arrangements before your trip.
At Les Loges, below the Col de La Vue-des-Alpes, there is a ski lift and a ski slope suitable for first attempts at skiing. The Crêt-Meuron ski lift is located between La Vue-des-Alpes and Tête-de-Ran. The Toboggan géant at the Col de La Vue des Alpes reaches 40 km/h; its operating conditions may vary by season. You can reach the Toboggan géant by taking bus no. 370 to the Vue-des-Alpes stop. Check the connection before your trip.
The Boucle des Neigeux cross-country ski trail is nine kilometres long. It starts near the Col de La Vue des Alpes and passes behind the summit of Tête de Ran. Snow conditions and grooming are seasonal. Snowshoes can be rented from the Office du Tourisme de La Vue des Alpes; check availability before your trip.
Hiking, mountain biking and views
The Chemin La Vue des Alpes–Tête de Ran No. 805 winter hiking trail offers views from the summit stretching from Säntis to Mont Blanc, as well as north towards the French Jura and the Vosges. The La Vue des Alpes Bike route also offers views of the Alps, the Jura Mountains and the Vosges; La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle are also mentioned. The panoramas described therefore differ in that the mountain bike route also includes views of the towns.
The La Vue des Alpes Bike mountain bike route runs around the Tête de Ran hill. Route conditions may vary. Visibility at the viewpoints may also vary depending on the weather.
Historical traces of the area
The Hôtel de la Vue-des-Alpes was built before 1848 and bears witness to the area's historical importance as a tourist attraction for the region. A later date in the history of its infrastructure is 1995, when the La Vue-des-Alpes road tunnel was opened.
Discover more destinations: Savagnier, Fontaines, Cernier, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Dombresson, Montmollin, Villiers Ne, Les Hauts-Geneveys
For the main travel overview: Val-De-Ruz.
