Maison de la Tête de Moine

At a crossroads

La Maison de la Tête de Moine is a historic annex to Bellelay Abbey and is located at the crossroads of the many routes that have traversed the Jura and the Bernese Jura for centuries.

Here are some official paths you can follow but you can also plan your own route directly using www.schweizmobil.ch

Walks and hikes

Walking paths close to the Maison de la Tête de Moine:

• Moron Tour (Bellelay - Malleray-Bévilard), 17 km, 5 hours
• Bernese Jura Way (Stage 2; Sornetan - Tramelan), 14 km, 3.5 hours
• ViaJura (Stage 6; Sornetan - Sonceboz), 15 km, 4 hours
• Libell’lay - The Bellelay Nature Trail, 5km, 1.5 hours
• Via Berna n°38, 11km, 3 hours
• Chemin de Bellelay n°425 (balisé dès juin 2023), 15 km, 4.5 hours

Combination ideas

• Bernese Jura Way (Stages 1 and 2; Moutier - Tramelan), 31 km, 8 hours 50 minutes
• ViaJura (Stages 5 and 6; Moutier - Sonceboz) 37 km, 10 hours 50 minutes

Snowshoes

• Bellelay Circuit (Bellelay - Sur Montbautier - Bellelay), 8 km, 3.5 hours

A region for cyclists

From vast grasslands to dense forests, passing by streams and villages, your trip through the magnificent Jura countryside will have a profound effect on you. After all this effort you will certainly appreciate a tasty snack of Tête de Moine even more.

Cycle routes

• Basel - Franches-Montagnes (Stage 2; Delémont - Tramelan), 36 km
  La Maison de la Tête de Moine is located directly on the route.
• Arc jurassien (Stage 3; Tramelan - Welschenrohr), 45 km
  It is only a 3 minute detour to reach the Maison de la Tête de Moine.
• Plan your own route on Google Maps

Mountain bike routes

• Bellelay Bike, 30 km
• La Courtine Bike, 22 km
• Other mountain bike tours in the region - swissmobil.ch

Parking

Bike parking is available opposite the terrace.
From the main road follow the path around the building.

Route

• Plan your route on the website www.cff.ch

Post bus

• Bus routes 41 and 231, Stop “Bellelay, poste”
• Detailed timetables can be found on the website www.postauto.ch

Recommendations

Only two bus routes pass through Bellelay and they are not very frequent. We therefore recommend that you combine your visit with a walk or a hike. Reaching a nearby railway station at the end of the day will enable you to benefit from more frequent services and more extensive timetables.

There are many options to choose from: Tramelan, Saignelégier, Bollement, Moutier, etc. However, the closest railway station is located at Tavannes, a 1.5 hour walk away.

Route

• Plan your route on Google Maps

Motorway A16

• Direction Bienne, Glovelier exit
• Direction Moutier, Tavannes exit

Car parking

There are ample parking spaces available in front of the building. Parking is free and there are no time limits. You can leave your car here while you are walking.