Chemin La Vue des Alpes–Tête de Ran

This winter hike takes you into the heart of the Neuchâtel Jura between snow-covered valleys and mountain ranges. From the Col de la Vue des Alpes, the route leads to the sun-drenched Tête de Ran peak. Once at the top, the view stretches from the Säntis to the Mont Blanc, while the French Jura and the Vosges mountains rise up towards the north.

From the Vue-des-Alpes bus stop, it is only a few steps to the starting point at La Vue des Alpes. The nearby road pass lies between Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds and owes its name to the panoramic view towards the Alps. The winter hike begins with a short descent before crossing the open heights of the Jura, far from any larger settlements.

The long, gentle ascent leads onto the ridge of Tête de Ran. Roughly halfway along, the route reaches its highest point at around 1,420 m. Meadows and pastures dominate the landscape, while the broad horizon accompanies the trail over the crest. Just under two and a half hours should be allowed for the seven-kilometre route.

The route then loses elevation again and remains in open terrain. Towards the end, it passes the Buvette du Téléski du Crêt-Meuron. The final metres lead to the destination at Tête de Ran. From there, it is around 80 m to the Vue-des-Alpes bus stop.