this incredible hike will go through the Areuse gorges, 11 km in length, located between Noiraigue and Boudry in the canton of Neuchâtel. Two different hike lengths offered (7.5km and 11.4km). Hike is considered relatively easy by Swiss standards and suitable for families (no strollers).
This beautiful hiking trail runs along the River Areuse. The trail crosses stone bridges, has walkways and stairways, goes around beautiful rock formations and remarkably steep rock faces.
Lunch will be picnic style along the way!
Bring: Picnic, water (minimum 2 liters), sturdy shoes with good grip, hat, appropriate clothing for weather. Optional: hiking poles.
Registration: Confirm your participation and where you will be joining us at nordicsclub@gmail.com latest by Wednesday, 12 Sept 2024, so that we know to look for you ! (Bring your own drinks/water)
Iterinary (Hike):
- Noirague – 11:02 hike start
- Champ-du-Moulin – arrive at 12:30, drinks break
Option to join here at 12:30 - Picnic along the way
- Boudry CFF
Distances:
- 7.5km from Champs-du-Moulin
- 11.4km from Noirague, 52m up, 334m down
Getting There:
By Train: Train from Geneva (IE 5 Geneve Airport 9:05), Geneva Cornavin (9:15), Morges 9:42, Yverdon-Les-Bains 10:06, to Neuchatel. At Neuchatel switch to Regio 7038 going to Noirague, get off at Noirague at 11:02. From Nyon, train at 9:13, switch to IC5 in Morges. For other stations, join either in Morges or other locations. (e.g. RE18415 Coppet 9:00, Nyon 9:06, Gland 9:10, Rolle 9:15, Allaman 9:19, switch to IC5 in Morges. Lausanne Urban train 5 24526 at 9:30, switch to IC5 in Yverdon-Les-Bains)
By Car: Meet at Noirague at 11:02 (Recommend parking at end point, and taking train up)
Return: Estimated 15:39 or 16:39 train from Boudry.
Confirm your participation and where you will be joining us at nordicsclub@gmail.com latest by Wednesday, 12th of September 2024, so that we know to look for you (Bring your own drinks/water)