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Jura Crest 5-day Self-guided Walking Tour Level 2

  • 5days
  • Switzerland

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Jura Crest Trail - Solothurn - Couvet

The Jura Crest Trail is considered the classic among national long-distance trails. Signalization of the route, starting at Zurich and ending just before Genève, began as early as 1905. It links two major Swiss towns and as the name suggests, leads over the Swiss Jura heights. This makes a sweeping arc towards the northwest, so those hiking this trail go a little round the bend – and over the language boundary! 

Tour character: level 2

For the steep ascents a good condition is needed. The trails are easy to walk, but they may beslippery on wet days

Included in the Walking Tour:

  • 4 overnight stays in 3* hotels/ inns
  • Breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Transfers Chasseral – Les Bugnenets/Le Pâquier 
  • Transfer Vue-des-Alpes – La Chaux-de-Fonds – Vue-des-Alpes
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents (1 x per room) 
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year 
  • Service hotline

Not included in the tour:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Rides with cable cars and public transport (approx. CHF 35.- per person with half fare) not included
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks
  • Extra nights
  • Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival / parking / departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Solothurn. If you arrive directly, hand in your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Couvet. In case of direct departure, luggage can be picked-up at the partner hotel.

Notes:

  • Extra nights
    • Solothurn: From 99 CHF p.p (+45 CHF single room)
    • Couvet/Travers: From 125 CHF p.p (+45 CHF single room)
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  • Day 1

    Arrival to Solothurn | Solothurn – Biel

    Luggage drop-off in Solothurn. Short train ride to Oberdorf and by cable car up to Weissenstein, where you reach the Jura Crest Trail. From the roof of Canton Solothurn, with views across the Jura arc to the Mittelland and snow-capped Alps and on through forests and typical Jura meadows. The first third is also a Planetenweg (planet path). Language border at Montagne de Romont.

    Approx. 6.5 h approx. 24 km 700 m 1'415 m

  • Day 2

    Biel – Le Paquier

    From the low-lying Schüss-Valley to the crest of the Bernese Jura. An almost constant, yet comfortable climb to scale the Chasseral, already seen from afar. Sensational panoramic view with the Mittelland lakes: a feast for the eyes. From Chasseral transfer down to Les Bugnenets/ Le Paquier.

    Approx. 6 h approx. 17 km 1'340 m 270 m

  • Day 3

    Le Paquier – La Chaux-de-Fonds

    A varied hike between the upper St. Imier Valley and the Val de Ruz Valley with the winter-sports resort, Le Pâquier (hometown of ski-ace Didier Cuche). From the top of the pass Vue-des-Alpes by bus or taxi to La Chaux-de-Fonds.

    Approx. 6 h approx. 20 km 760 m 1'000 m

  • Day 4

    La Chaux-de-Fonds – Travers/Couvet

    By bus or taxi back to the Vue-des-Alpes pass. Enjoy the fantastic panoramic view from the high mountain chain with the Tête de Ran and Mont Racine peaks. The slabs of the rocky spur provide a breathtaking view down to Lac de Neuchâtel, before making the steep descent to Noiraigue.

    Approx. 6 h approx. 20 km 790 m 1'275 m

  • Day 5

    Circular hike Creux du Van | Departure or extension

    The perspiration at the start of this stage is well worth it: the highlight of the tour is the natural rock amphitheatre of Creux du Van, Swiss equivalent of the Grand Canyon. From the heights you can enjoy wonderful views on the sparkling waters of Lake Neuenburg. You continue down to Couvet after your hike.

    Approx. 5 h approx. 16 km 915 m 420 m

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Sep 30 2025 Oct 04 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 01 2025 Oct 05 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 02 2025 Oct 06 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 03 2025 Oct 07 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 04 2025 Oct 08 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 05 2025 Oct 09 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 06 2025 Oct 10 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 07 2025 Oct 11 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 08 2025 Oct 12 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 09 2025 Oct 13 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 10 2025 Oct 14 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 11 2025 Oct 15 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Oct 12 2025 Oct 16 2025 10 Single rooms 1,175€
Double rooms 955€
Apr 18 2026 Apr 22 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Apr 19 2026 Apr 23 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Apr 20 2026 Apr 24 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Apr 21 2026 Apr 25 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
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Double rooms 1,010€
Apr 23 2026 Apr 27 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Apr 24 2026 Apr 28 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Apr 25 2026 Apr 29 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Apr 26 2026 Apr 30 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Apr 27 2026 May 01 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
Apr 29 2026 May 03 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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May 02 2026 May 06 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
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May 03 2026 May 07 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
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May 04 2026 May 08 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
Jul 22 2026 Jul 26 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Jul 23 2026 Jul 27 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Jul 24 2026 Jul 28 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Jul 25 2026 Jul 29 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Jul 26 2026 Jul 30 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Jul 27 2026 Jul 31 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Jul 28 2026 Aug 01 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Aug 01 2026 Aug 05 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 02 2026 Aug 06 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 03 2026 Aug 07 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 04 2026 Aug 08 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 05 2026 Aug 09 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 06 2026 Aug 10 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 07 2026 Aug 11 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 08 2026 Aug 12 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 09 2026 Aug 13 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 10 2026 Aug 14 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 11 2026 Aug 15 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 17 2026 Aug 21 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 21 2026 Aug 25 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 23 2026 Aug 27 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 24 2026 Aug 28 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 25 2026 Aug 29 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 26 2026 Aug 30 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 27 2026 Aug 31 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 28 2026 Sep 01 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
Aug 31 2026 Sep 04 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 01 2026 Sep 05 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 02 2026 Sep 06 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 03 2026 Sep 07 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 04 2026 Sep 08 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 05 2026 Sep 09 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 06 2026 Sep 10 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 07 2026 Sep 11 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 08 2026 Sep 12 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 09 2026 Sep 13 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 10 2026 Sep 14 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 11 2026 Sep 15 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 12 2026 Sep 16 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
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Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 14 2026 Sep 18 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 15 2026 Sep 19 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 16 2026 Sep 20 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 17 2026 Sep 21 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 18 2026 Sep 22 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 19 2026 Sep 23 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 20 2026 Sep 24 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 21 2026 Sep 25 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 22 2026 Sep 26 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 23 2026 Sep 27 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 24 2026 Sep 28 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 25 2026 Sep 29 2026 10 Single rooms 1,285€
Double rooms 1,050€
Sep 26 2026 Sep 30 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Sep 27 2026 Oct 01 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Sep 28 2026 Oct 02 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Sep 29 2026 Oct 03 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
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Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 01 2026 Oct 05 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 02 2026 Oct 06 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
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Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 04 2026 Oct 08 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
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Double rooms 1,010€
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Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 07 2026 Oct 11 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 08 2026 Oct 12 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 09 2026 Oct 13 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 10 2026 Oct 14 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€
Oct 11 2026 Oct 15 2026 10 Single rooms 1,245€
Double rooms 1,010€

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