Hiking

Gorges of Poëta-Raisse

Môtiers – Môtiers

Gorges of Poëta-Raisse
Gorges of Poëta-Raisse. © Tourisme neuchâtelois
  • Length
    • 19 km
    Length
  • Ascents | Descents
    • 866 m | 866 m
    Ascents | Descents
  • Duration
    • 5 h 25
    Duration
  • Technical | Fitness level
    • Sporty | Challenging
    Technical | Fitness level

In the middle of the mysterious land of absinthe, the magnificent waterfall of Môtiers and the beautiful forest hike in the Poëta-Raisse gorge.

Not far from the charming village of Môtiers and its Absinthe House, the Rousseau waterfall and its eponymous cave mark the beginning of a hike full of contrasts. This is where the gorge trail begins, through a series of ravines and waterfalls. A setting worthy of the land of absinthe, from which a fairy could well emerge... A green alpine landscape follows on the descent to Fleurier.

Opening hours
Opening hours
  • From 1 May 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Good to know
Good to know

- The gorges are closed in winter from November 1st until April 30th

Characteristics
Characteristics
  • City start
    • Môtiers
    City end
    • Môtiers
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