Guided tour of the La Presta Asphalt Mines in Val-de-Travers
Put on your helmet and follow your guide through the tunnels of the La Presta Asphalt Mines. Afterwards, explore the Asphalt Story exhibition and the Miners' Garden.
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration1:30 hrs
LanguagesGerman · French
Meeting pointAsphaltminen La Presta, Site de la Presta, 2105 TraversAny questions?Alpi answers right away
Highlights
- Explore the underground network of tunnels with a helmet and torch
- Discover how miners extracted two million tonnes of asphalt from the mountain
- Cover around one kilometre underground with your guide
- Visit the Asphalt Story exhibition about how the deposit was formed
- Explore the Miners' Garden with a discovery bag and tablet
Inclusions
Guided tour through the tunnels (approx. 1.5 hours)
Helmet and torch
Free admission to the Asphalt Story exhibition
Free entry to the Miners' Garden
Souvenir photo (available at the exit)
Food and drinks
Meeting point
Asphaltminen La Presta, Site de la Presta, 2105 Travers
Site de la Presta, 2105 Travers
Important information
- Arrive at reception 15 minutes before the tour starts
- The tunnels are around 8°C all year round: wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes with good grip
- For safety reasons, the tunnels are only accessible with a guide
- Discounts with Raiffeisen MemberPlus, the Swiss Museum Pass, Neuchâtel Tourist Card, CarteCulture or a leisure pass are only available directly from the provider
- Groups of 10 or more must book directly with the provider
Provider
Operated by
Mines d'asphalte
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