Neuchâtel · Cross-country skiing

L'Infernale

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

5.1 mi
round trip
1,005 ft
climb
4,228 ft
high point
Out and back
route

L'Infernale is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, inside Parc régional Chasseral. It is 2.5 miles each way, 5.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,120 ft and 4,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Les Hauts-Geneveys, about 1.5 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt Meuron, Petite Corbatière and Tête de Ran. Cascade is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bois-du-Couvent and La Cibourg are within about 6 miles. There are 10 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at L'Infernale for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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