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Creux du Van

Val-de-Travers, Switzerland

Views

A rock amphitheatre 160 m deep and over 1 km wide in the Jura, home to ibex. A narrow road leads to a mountain farm near the rim; the classic hike climbs from Noiraigue.

Nearest town
Val-de-Travers, Switzerland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
46.9336, 6.7247
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Swiss Jura: Doubs gorges and the Creux du Van – a duck swimming on top of a body of waterPhoto by Kim R-K on Unsplash
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Swiss Jura: Doubs gorges and the Creux du Van

105 km7 stops4 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Paradis-PlageCampsite
    12 km from Creux du Van
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ferme de la CorbièreCampsite
    13 km from Creux du Van
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping VD 8 Pointe d'YvonandCampsite
    14 km from Creux du Van
    TentsCaravansWaste disposalNo dogsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Yverdon PlageCampsite
    17 km from Creux du Van · 130 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping communal de CudrefinCampsite
    23 km from Creux du Van · 31 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Port Plage AvenchesCampsite
    25 km from Creux du Van · 700 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Creux du Van?

Creux du Van is in Val-de-Travers, Switzerland, at GPS 46.9336, 6.7247. It is about 15 km from Villers-le-Lac.

Can you camp near Creux du Van?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire d'accueil - Noiraigue Le Devins, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Creux du Van?

Creux du Van is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Swiss Jura: Doubs gorges and the Creux du Van.

What is there to see near Creux du Van?

Places worth a stop nearby: Saut du Doubs (17 km), Étang de la Gruère (42 km), Gruyères Village and Castle (47 km) and Lavaux vineyard terraces (50 km).

When is the best time to visit Creux du Van?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)