Sorne Gorge Road (Gorges du Pichoux) – Grotto of Sainte-Colombe loop from Glovelier

Sorne Gorge Road (Gorges du Pichoux) – Grotto of Sainte-Colombe loop from Glovelier

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Sorne Gorge Road (Gorges du Pichoux) – Grotto of Sainte-Colombe loop from Glovelier

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48.7km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

Saint-Marcel Church, Delémont

Highlight • Religious Site

Chic old town with cafes and ice cream shops to pause on the tour.

The parish church of Saint-Marcel was built between 1762 and 1767 on the site of a late Gothic sanctuary according to plans by Pierre-François Paris and slightly modified by the builders.

Source and more: assets.delemont.ch/fr/Tourisme-culture-et-loisirs/Visiter/Points-d-interets-1/Eglise-Saint-Marcel.html

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21.9 km

Route Between Moutier and Delémont

Highlight • Trail

The route between Moutier and Delémont is a beautiful route, with mainly decent asphalted surface but there are some places near the industrial areas where the asphalt is a bit rough but overall good a surface. Geological speaking it offers a lot of unusual rock formations creating nice backgrounds for photos. The route and following the River Birse which flows all the way to Basel.

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26.7 km

Collegiate Church of Saint-Germain

Highlight • Religious Site

Even if it's a bit off the beaten track, it's worth making a detour to the church to enjoy the beautiful view from the church's plateau.

The Collegiate Church of St-Germain today has the shape of a neo-Romanesque basilica. The white limestone building has been heavily damaged several times over the course of its 900-year history. It was last renovated in 1960. The church was probably built as a place of worship for canons, hence the name "Collégiale" (collegiate church). After the reform, the place of worship fell into disrepair. It was then acquired by the Reformed Church of Moutier in 1859 and has served as a parish church ever since.

Source and more: kirchenvisite.ch/kirche/181-moutier-collegiale-st-germain

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29.6 km

A climb (or descent) at its finest

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The little-traveled road from Perrefitte up to Les Ecorcheresses at 920 meters offers an excellent opportunity to get to the Gorges de Sorne west of Souboz. The slope is pleasantly balanced and only pulls a little on the long home straight shortly before the end. Since the surface is in perfect condition (08/2019), it is also possible to drive downhill - if you like to drive faster than 70 kilometers per hour, this is the right place.

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40.3 km

Sorne Gorge Road (Gorges du Pichoux)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The trip through the Sorne Gorge is worth it both up and down. The change in scenery is dramatic and unexpected. At the upper end of the Sorne Gorge lies the lovely pastureland around Bellelay, a well-known centre for horse breeding.
At the lower end lies Undervelier, in the fairly densely populated Soulce Valley. In between is this gorge, where the Sorne has eaten its way into the limestone in a spectacular way, creating a fantastic landscape.
The road layout in this narrow gorge contributes to this fascinating section, the Sorne bubbles, gurgles and rushes next to the road.
Definitely plan for this if you are travelling in the region!

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44.3 km

Grotto of Sainte-Colombe

Highlight • Cave

Impressive grotto and pilgrimage site. You should really stop here and enjoy the gentle coolness and fill your bottle with the water from the Karlsquelle (which is said to have healing powers).

Inside the grotto, a small karst spring rises. The water flows as a trickle from a stalagmite into a shallow basin. There is a crucifix under the entrance arch of the grotto, which is dedicated to Saint Columba of Sens, a martyr from the 3rd century. Since the 13th century, the place has been the destination of a pilgrimage that takes place on August 15th. The spring water is said to have miraculous healing powers.

More: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grotte_de_Sainte-Colombe

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

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