La Traction, Montfaucon

Name: La Traction
Address: Dépôt de Pré-Petitjean, Montfaucon, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Montfaucon

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La Traction is a Swiss volunteer railway preservation group based at Pré-Petitjean on the line of the Chemins de fer du Jura. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°16'43"N, 7°3'44"E

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Dépôt de Pré-PetitjeanMontfaucon Switzerland

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Day trips

La Traction – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etang de la Gruère, Bellelay Abbey, Sommêtres, Maison de la Tête de Moine.

2.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Etang de la Gruère
73 min walk • Nestled in the serene Jura mountains of Switzerland, the Etang de la Gruère is a tranquil lake that is a hidden gem for nature lovers and hikers alike. This peat bog lake, ensconced within a protected nature reserve, offers a picturesque landscape that is both...
5.1 miE
Monastery
Bellelay Abbey
130 min walk • Bellelay Abbey is a former Premonstratensian monastery in the Bernese Jura in Switzerland, now a psychiatric clinic. It is a heritage site of national significance and the entire former Abbey complex is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
5.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sommêtres
138 min walk • The Sommêtres are a chain of rocks overlooking the Doubs, north of Le Noirmont in the canton of Canton of Jura. The Sommêtres are a popular climbing area.
5.1 miE
47°15'42"N • 7°10'8"E
Maison de la Tête de Moine, Saicourt
131 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.4 miSW
Locality
Saignelégier
87 min walk • One of the highlights of Saignelégier is the Etang de la Gruère, a beautiful glacial lake nestled in the heart of the Jura mountains. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the lake, go birdwatching, or simply relax and take in the serene surroundings.
4.3 miSE
Locality
Tramelan
109 min walk • Tramelan is known for its scenic hiking and biking trails that meander through the rolling hills and dense forests, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The nearby Lake Biel is also a popular spot for water activities such as...
6.7 miSW
Locality
Le Noirmont
171 min walk • Le Noirmont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.
5.4 miSW
Locality
Les Breuleux
138 min walk • Les Breuleux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.
5.2 miW
Locality
Goumois
134 min walk • Goumois is a commune in the department of Doubs, in the eastern French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.