Journey to the centre of the Earth
Valuable ore has been mined in Val-de-Travers for almost 300 years.
Over the course of time, the mining activities have created a grand labyrinth of tunnels covering a total distance of almost 100 kilometres. Take a guided tour through this labyrinth, the vastness of which is truly impressive.
Offer
The RailAway offer
Your benefit:
- train ticket (20%), admission, guided tour through mines
Offer valid:
1 April until 31 October 2010
Attractions
Attractions
- Admission and guided tour
- In the mine restaurant, opportunity to sample ham baked in asphalt
- Accommodation in Hotel de l’Aigle, Couvet. Reservation required. Phone 032 864 90 64, 10% reduction with code 2108
Information
Information
- Opening hours: guided tours, 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.; July/August, also at 12.30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- 200 metres from «Presta Mines d’asphalte» bus stop. Temperature inside the mines is 8° C. Be sure to bring suitable footwear
- The offer is also available for groups and schools
- Info Tel. 032 864 90 64;
www.gout-region.ch
Prices
Price samples in CHF and information
| 2nd class | 1/2 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Basel SBB | 47.20 |
80.00 |
| Bern | 34.40 |
54.40 |
| Biel/Bienne | 29.60 |
44.80 |
| Zürich HB | 58.40 |
102.40 |
Train tickets valid for 3 days (Onde Verte, 1 day).
With General Abonnement:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 14.40) can be purchased at station of departure
With Junior Travel Card:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 9.00) can be purchased at station of departure
Students:
reduced-price tickets (CHF 3.00) can be purchased at station of departure
AR article no. 5352; Onde Verte, article no 9629![]()
Direct bookings: at the railway station or through
Rail Service 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min. from the Swiss fixed-line network)
Pricing examples apply to usual routing.
According to the legal requirements the licensed carriers are liable for the damages that stand in context to their company. They cannot take any further liability.
Prices incl. VAT / prices are subject to change.












