Swiss Lakes

Beautifully flat and unspoiled, the enticing Swiss Jura region on the French border is perfect for exploring on two wheels!Vineyards and châteaux charge east over the Swiss border and sweep down fertile hillsides to meet a necklace of sparkling Swiss lakes - Neuchatel, Biel and Murtensee. This broad valley of lakes has been at a crossroads of ancient trading routes for centuries, so grand castles and Roman ruins go hand in hand with nature reserves, vineyards and waterfalls - all scattered like chaff across a patchwork countryside served by an intricate network of dedicated cycling paths.

Families will love stopping for cool swims and ice creams in shady waterfront parks, while culture lovers will revel in highlights like Roman Avanches and the swarms of castles and museums you'll pass as you pedal effortlessly from one hotel to the next. En route you'll discover the picturesque sugar town of Aarberg, elegant Neuchatel's frescoed mansions, soothing hot spa baths in Yverdon des Bains and medieval arcaded streets in Murten.

Our selected hotels are an eclectic mix of old coaching inns, grand townhouses, and cutting edge style boutique accommodation on the Neuchatel waterfront.We have included evening meals in Aarberg and Murten, but left dining options free in Neuchatel and Yverdon for you to explore the many restaurant options on offer...