Discover Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane

Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane lies in the southwest of the Val-de-Ruz basin, in the Neuchâtel Jura, at the eastern foot of Mont Racine. The village is located at an altitude of 862 m. The name refers to a place in the canton of Neuchâtel and the Val-de-Ruz region; Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane is also a former Swiss municipality. The landscape, culture and local history offer visitors a range of themes to explore during their stay.

Jura landscapes and views

The landscape around Mont Racine is open and unobstructed in every direction, offering 360° views. The mountain is listed at an elevation of 1,439 m. The Centre du Louverain offers views of the plateau and the Alps. The Chemin chouette N°7, in turn, offers views of Creux du Van, Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps. There are various types of scenery to choose from: an expansive panorama from Mont Racine and named distant views from other vantage points.

The settlement pattern also contributes to the rural character. Several isolated farmsteads on the Jura heights are part of Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane. Together with its location at the eastern foot of Mont Racine and the village's elevation, they create an impression that extends beyond its position in Val-de-Ruz to include the Jura heights.

Trails and landscapes

The Parcours des Geneveys-sur-Coffrane starts at the Centre sportif and has an elevation difference of 90 m. The starting point and elevation difference provide two different details about the route: the start marks its beginning, while the elevation figure indicates the change in terrain. The Chemin chouette N°7, by contrast, is notable for its views of Creux du Van, Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps. So, if you are choosing between the two, they differ mainly in the information they highlight: the parcours's starting point and elevation difference, or the named landscape views along the Chemin chouette.

FELCO, the chapel and art

The FELCO experience includes a guided tour of the manufactory, the Espace FELCO and the Atelier FELCO. The offering combines the tour of the manufactory with two specifically named areas. For travellers interested in production and the different aspects of a manufactory, this is a distinct cultural highlight alongside the area's landscapes.

The Catholic chapel of du Bon Pasteur is also a cultural landmark: it is the work of Dino Biancolin. Le Lynx, a bronze sculpture by Robert Hainard from 1970, represents another form of art. It stands in front of the school. The chapel and sculpture offer different points of interest; Le Lynx can be identified more specifically by its material, artist, year of creation and location.

Local history

The area's administrative history dates back to the Ancien Régime. At that time, the village first belonged to the Seigneurie de Valangin and later to the Mairie of the same name. From 1486 to 1827, it formed a municipality together with Coffrane and Montmollin. These historical connections place the name of the village within earlier systems of lordship and local government.

An archaeological find points to a much earlier period: a Neolithic hammer axe was found in the territory of Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane. Thus, in addition to the documented administrative history, there is also a prehistoric trace and evidence of the area's long history. Those interested in history will find both specific dates relating to the former municipality and an artefact from the Neolithic period.

Discover more destinations: Boudevilliers, Montmollin, Fontaines, Villiers Ne, Le Pâquier, Savagnier, Les Hauts-Geneveys, Cernier.

For the broader travel overview: Val-De-Ruz.