Gravel races in the canton of Neuchâtel

There are no gravel races in the canton of Neuchâtel on the calendar yet, but the terrain is perfect for riding 🚵. Between the vineyard paths that line Lake Neuchâtel, the forest roads of the Jura and the wooded pastures of the Neuchâtel Mountains, gravel finds a multitude of routes that mix asphalt, dirt and stones, perfect for building loops of 40, 80 or 120 km depending on your energy, your form on the day and the weather.

For a typical ride, start from Neuchâtel, follow the lake on a quiet path, then climb up to the heights of Chaumont before coming back down through the vineyards 🌲, or make a detour through the Val-de-Travers for a change of scenery. A bike with wide tires, a pressure suited to the terrain and a good repair kit are enough to enjoy these routes self-sufficiently 🔧. Bring water, something to eat and an offline map, because some trails are not marked and the mobile network can disappear in the gorges. Start with rides of 30 to 50 km to get used to wide tires, then gradually extend them.

To find a bib, take a look at the gravel races in Vaud, the gravel races in Bern and all the gravel races in Switzerland 🚲. For a group cycling day, the Cyclotour du Léman also offers a change of scenery, with open roads and a great team spirit 🌊.

The calendar of gravel races in Neuchâtel has yet to be written, but cycling fans can already draw inspiration from the cyclosportives in the canton of Neuchâtel and the trails in the canton of Neuchâtel to vary their rides. Gravel is growing fast in Switzerland, and the Neuchâtel trails have everything to appeal to lovers of big two-wheeled adventures.