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Creux du Van © G. Benoît

Creux du Van

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Legendary for its breathtaking view, the Creux du Van is a natural rocky, amphitheatre-shaped cirque between the cantons of Vaud and Neuchâtel.
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A four-hour walk starting at Les Rochats, takes hikers to the Creux du Van. Along this rocky wall, which has been sculptured by nature, the fortunate walkers will be able to see chamois and ibexes.

The walk may be shortened by starting at the Chez les Favre carpark, an hour’s walk from the Creux du Van. It is also possible to drive directly up to Soliat, the alpine restaurant, just five-minute’s walk from the rocky cirque.

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In short

Region

Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses

Route Type

Hike, Randonnée, Randonnée

Distance

15.5 km

Duration

4h

Difficulty

Medium 

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer
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Itinéraire Creux-du-Van

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Phone +41 24 423 03 13

Available from 9 am to 1 pm – Monday / Wednesday / Friday

tourisme@adnv.ch

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