Practical information

What to do in the area?

For food lovers:

Visit Camille Bloch in Courtelary

Visit Camille Bloch in Courtelary

chance to join a workshop (booking required),
escape game, bistro with chocolate specialities and shop
(you can have a Ragusa engraved with the text of your choice)

For sporty types:

Open-air pool in Saint-Imier

Olympic-sized, with one special feature: swallows come to drink while people are swimming.
Day out at Mt-Soleil

Day out at Mt-Soleil

Scooters and Segways can be hired to ride back down or explore the wind farm.
Étang de la Gruère

Étang de la Gruère

A walk (and a swim) at the Étang de la Gruère, a stunning nature spot, perfect for a picnic.
Leisure centre in Saignelégier

Leisure centre in Saignelégier

Pool and wellness at the leisure centre in Saignelégier (Hôtel Crystal): an indoor pool at 28°C and 2 outdoor pools with whirlpools at 34°C and 37°C, hammam, saunas…

Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking

Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking

  • Bugnenets-Savagnières ski area (10 min by car or bus)
  • Cross-country ski trails at Mt-Crosin or Les Savagnières
  • Snowshoe walks possible near the tiny house

For the dreamers:

Sunrise or sunset on Chasseral

Whether early in the morning or late in the evening, sunrise or sunset on Chasseral is always a magnificent sight.
Mt-Soleil Observatory

Mt-Soleil Observatory

  • Night of the Stars at Mt-Soleil (mid-August)
  • A few evenings organised by the Saint-Imier astronomy society

For the curious:

Solar power plant at Mt-Soleil

Solar power plant at Mt-Soleil

Visit the wind turbines and solar power plant at Mt-Soleil. You can get there by funicular from St-Imier.

Longines Museum in Saint-Imier

Longines Museum in Saint-Imier

The Longines Museum traces the fascinating history of the watch brand through the centuries
Horse-drawn carriage ride at Mont-Soleil

Horse-drawn carriage ride at Mont-Soleil

Horse-drawn carriage ride at Mont-Soleil with a visit to the wind farm

Eagle spotting

Try to spot the pair of eagles from the eastern ridge of the Combe-Grède