The Areuse – Painters' cycle path along the Areuse loop from La Presta - Mines d'Asphalte

The Areuse – Painters' cycle path along the Areuse loop from La Presta - Mines d'Asphalte

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The Areuse – Painters' cycle path along the Areuse loop from La Presta - Mines d'Asphalte

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22.6km

80m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Train Station

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1.12 km

The Areuse

Highlight (Segment) • River

On a wonderfully flat path, you cycle directly along the banks of the Areuse through a beautiful landscape of lush green meadows and romantic wooded hills.

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2.01 km

Painters' cycle path along the Areuse

Highlight • Cycleway

Good topping. Tip for long-distance drivers: In about 100m there is a wooden bench that invites you to rest.

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2.76 km

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
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