View of the Jura Valley – Rangiers Pass loop from La Chaux-de Fonds Est

View of the Jura Valley – Rangiers Pass loop from La Chaux-de Fonds Est

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View of the Jura Valley – Rangiers Pass loop from La Chaux-de Fonds Est

06:44

127km

2,240m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 6, 2026

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36.3 km

Bellelay Abbey

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Bellelay Abbey is a former Premonstratensian monastery in the Bernese Jura in Switzerland, now a psychiatric clinic. It is a heritage site of national significance and the entire former Abbey complex is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

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53.1 km

Long Descent With Scenic Valley View

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56.8 km

View of the Jura Valley

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This small traffic-free connecting road at half height offers a beautiful view of the surrounding Jura and the lower valley.

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66.7 km

Rangiers Pass

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Interesting pass with several runs.

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73.1 km

Saint-Ursanne Bridge and Combe Maran Viaduct

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Beautiful bridge over Le Doubs overlooking the Combe Maran viaduct

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74.2 km

Saint-Ursanne Old Town and Stone Bridge

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A medieval town in the center of the Swiss Jura. Be sure to visit the center with its inviting restaurants. A trip to the Doubs is also recommended.

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88.5 km

Hôtel du Cerf

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- and all of this without any fuss.
The food here is also very good - I was just here too early.

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88.6 km

Climb from Soubey to Les Enfers

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A vicious climb out of the Doubs Valley, the first 400 meters of elevation almost entirely at a 9% gradient, significantly steeper in places. Not for tired legs.

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