Attractions and Places To See around Les Gras - Top 20

Just a few hundred meters from the edge of the village is the entrance (or, coming from the other direction, the exit) of the Poëta Raisse Gorge. It can be visited and hiked free of charge. There are a few parking spaces, a large log cabin for picnics, and a signpost.

Cool places

Full of fountains

Col sur le Mont from Grand'Combe-Châteleu is a climb located in the Doubs region. This climb is 3.9 kilometers long, for an elevation gain of 203 meters. Col sur le Mont from Grand'Combe-Châteleu has an average slope of 5.2%. The highest point is 962 meters above sea level. The road is paved, but it's not the newest, so be careful, there might be potholes.

Absinthe! Try this high-quality drink with its great history!

Take the hike all the way up. The nature is beautiful with beautiful trails!

In the heart of the mysterious land of absinthe, you'll find the magnificent Môtiers Waterfall and a beautiful forest hike through the Poëta Raisse Gorge. Not far from the idyllic village of Môtiers, home to the Maison de l'Absinthe (House of Absinthe), the Rousseau Waterfall and the Grotte de la Cascade (Cascade Cave) mark the starting point of a hike full of contrasts. The gorge trail begins here, leading through a series of ravines and past waterfalls. A fitting setting for the land of absinthe, where some have even claimed to have seen a fairy. The hike concludes with a verdant meadow landscape leading down to Fleurier. Opening Hours May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023

History of the village of Mostier - Moustier - Môtiers Môtiers: from the Latin monasteries, meaning church or monastery. The foundation of Môtiers merges with the foundation of the priory of St-Pierre, probably in the 10th century in a still sparsely populated Val-de-Travers. The village developed around the monastery, then rich and powerful. At the beginning of the 14th century, the Counts of Neuchâtel were the rulers of Val-de-Travers and were represented by lords. The castle, first mentioned in 1344, became their residence. At the beginning of the 16th century, the construction of an inn and the famous "town house" began: it is the Hotel des Six-Communes. The building, as it can still be admired, dates from around 1590. Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed there from 1762 to 1765, but his disputes with the pastor of Montmollin forced the philosopher to leave Môtiers for the Ile Saint-Pierre. The 19th century left the capital a little distant from the industrial development of the rest of the district. There are a few small watch factories, a few absinthe distilleries and a company still present in the priory buildings that produces sparkling wines using the champagne method. In 1987, the municipality developed a policy to protect its architectural heritage. The character of the village and the quality of its cultural and artistic life make Môtiers a place appreciated by visitors. Text / Source: Val de Travers, Rue du Temple 8, 2114 Fleurier https://www.val-de-travers.ch/page/motiers#:~:text=Histoire%20du%20village%20de%20Mostier%20-%20Moustier%20-,d%C3%A9veloppe%20autour%20du %20monast%C3%A8re%2C%20alors%20riche%20et%20puissant.