Mountain Bike

N° 863 Pierre-Pertuis

Reconvilier – Reconvilier

Pierre-Pertuis. © Grand Chasseral Tourisme

Length
- 26 km
Length
Ascents | Descents
- 893 m | 893 m
Ascents | Descents
Duration
- 4 h 0
Duration
Technical | Fitness level
- Sporty | Moderatly difficult
Technical | Fitness level

Loop starting in Reconvilier that lets you discover the Pierre-Pertuis and its emblematic pierced stone.

This 25 km loop starting from Reconvilier invites the cyclist to discover the Roman way and the famous pierced stone of the Pierre-Pertuis. This Roman passage, built during the period of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, is still visible today. Not far away is also the source of the Birse, which can be visited on request to the public utility services. The trails also goes through the Montoz and the Werdtberg, for green landscapes typical of the Jura Arc.

Good to know

- Reconvilier: restaurants, Farm restaurant Werdtberg on the Montoz, the famous rock of Pierre-Pertuis - a roman , a pass traversal, which was already in use in Roman times
- Tavannes: restaurants, source of the river Birse, Cingria stained glass windows (20th century church), birthplace of General Voirol, guided tours of Tavannes are available at the tourist office
- Chaindon: St-Léonard of Chaindon church of the 18th century (frescos and stained glass windows)
- The well signposted tracks are closed and not maintained during the winter season

Characteristics