Post conference day trip
Day trip in Val de Travers
The post conference day trip (September 7) will include an excursion to the Natural rock cirque Creux du Van. This regional icon has been created by the eroding power of water and ice millennia ago. On top, a breath-taking panoramic view is expecting the hiker. The tour will also comprise a lunch at asphalt mines of de la Presta (18th – 20th century) followed by a visit of this industrial heritage. Finally the participants will enjoy a visit of the absinth museum in Môtiers where an absinth tasting experience will be proposed to the interested participants.
| 08h41 | Departure from the Neuchâtel’s train Station, to Môtiers |
| 09h17 | Arrival to Môtiers’s train station |
| 09h30 | Arrival at the Maison de l’Absinthe (Absinthe Museum) in Môtiers (5min walk from the train station) Free visit |
| 10h30 | Travel by bus from the Maison de l’Absinthe to the Mines d’asphalte |
| 10h45 | Guided tour of the Mines d’asphalte in english (1h) |
| 12h15 | Meal at the Café des mines Menu Ste-Barbe:
Mixed Salad *** Ham cooked in asphalt Dauphinian gratin and green beans or vegetarian alternative Fried eggs or local cheeses Dauphinian gratin and green beans *** Abshinthe Glazed Parfait |
| 14h00 | Departure by bus to Creux du Van |
| 14h30 | Guided tour in english (45-60 min) |
| 15h45 | Departure by bus to Couvet’s train station |
| 16h15 | Departure by train to Neuchâtel (arrival at 16h46) |
