Travel guide to the top of Col du Chasseral in the Jura Mountains
Col du Chasseral is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,606 m (5,269 ft) above sea level, located in the Jura Mountains, in the Swiss canton of Bern.
What’s at the summit of Col du Chasseral?
Tucked away in the northwestern part of the country, near the canton of Neuchâtel, in the heart of the Chasseral Nature Park, the summit hosts a Hotel-Restaurant and a communication tower, with beautiful views over three lakes, of which Biel Lake is the biggest and closest.
Is the road to Col du Chasseral paved?
The road to the summit is fully paved but very narrow and steep. It ends at a parking lot for the hotel/restaurant at 1,548 metres, which marks the end of the road for motor vehicles. Beyond this point, the summit must be reached by bike or foot. The road is generally in good condition, and the water drainage grids are well marked with white lines on the ground. The problem is the speed bumps on the road between the Col du Chasseral and the Chasseral hotel. They are rather high and must be passed with great caution.
How long is the road to Col du Chasseral?
Starting from Nods, the road to the summit is 10.4 km (6.46 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 710 m and the average gradient is 6.82%.
Is the road to Col du Chasseral open in winter?
The pass is one of the highest summits in the Swiss Jura. Be careful; check if the pass is open because in winter it is often closed.