Creux du Van – Creux du Van loop from Noiraigue

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Creux du Van – Creux du Van loop from Noiraigue

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Creux du Van – Creux du Van loop from Noiraigue

02:20

16.2km

770m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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21 m

Noiraigue Train Station

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Noiraigue train station
In July 1860, the railway line from Auvernier to Les Verrières was opened with a station in Noiraigue (Neuchâtel–Pontarlier railway line).
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Noiraigue

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Noiraigue
The first written mention of the place dates back to the year 998 under the name Nigra aqua. This Latin word meaning black water refers to the water of the Noiraigue, which is often cloudy due to the boggy soil in the Vallée des Ponts, the catchment area of the karst spring. However, the area around Noiraigue was already visited in the Neolithic, which is testified by the discovery of an ax from this period.
Noiraigue belonged to the Priory of Saint-Pierre in Môtiers until the 14th century, after which it was subject to the Castaney of Val-de-Travers until 1848. During this time, the County of Neuchâtel held sovereignty over the area. Since 1648 Neuchâtel was a principality and from 1707 it was linked to the Kingdom of Prussia by a personal union. In 1806 the area was ceded to Napoleon I and in 1815 came to the Swiss Confederation in the course of the Congress of Vienna, whereby the kings of Prussia also remained princes of Neuchâtel until the Neuchâtel trade in 1857. In 1719 numerous houses fell victim to a village fire.
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8.34 km

Creux du Van

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The Creux du Van is an exceptional natural site that offers an unforgettable excursion. To get to these rocky edges, you can climb (run) from Noiraigue on foot or by bike, with or without electricity.

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8.60 km

Creux du Van

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The Creux du Van is approximately 1,200 meters wide and 500 meters deep. The total length of the rock faces, which drop approximately 160 meters vertically, is approximately four kilometers. The area is located near Mont Soliat at 1,200 to 1,450 meters above sea level. It has been protected since 1972 and is included in the federal inventory of landscapes and natural monuments of national importance.

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8.86 km

Creux du Van

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The hike leads to the mighty Creux du Van rock cirque, a true regional icon, formed by the erosion of water and ice. A breathtaking panoramic view awaits at the summit. As a nature reserve, the Creux du Van provides a habitat for ibex, chamois, and marmots.

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