Les Cerlatez Nature Centre showcases the natural habitats of the Franches-Montagnes, especially the peat bogs, just a stone’s throw from Étang de la Gruère. Exhibitions, guided tours and workshops raise awareness of wetland conservation.
Nature reserves and parks
Main highlights
- Themed exhibitions on nature and biodiversity in the hamlet’s former schoolhouse
- Guided tours of Étang de la Gruère, a nature reserve of national importance
- Waymarked educational trails for observing the wildlife and plants of the peat bogs on your own
Overview
Les Cerlatez Nature Centre opened in 1993 in the hamlet of Les Cerlatez, between Saignelégier and Tramelan. Founded by the Les Cerlatez Foundation, its mission is to inform, research and protect wetlands, particularly peat bogs.
It is housed in the hamlet’s former schoolhouse, right next to Étang de la Gruère, a nature reserve of national importance. Part of the Doubs Regional Nature Park, it belongs to the region’s environmental education network and mainly welcomes school classes and small groups.
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What to see and do
The temporary exhibitions change with the seasons and explore themes related to nature and biodiversity. Waymarked educational trails then let you discover the reserve at your own pace.
Guided tours around Étang de la Gruère explain how peat bogs form and function, their biodiversity and the threats they face. Other activities follow in the footsteps of the lynx or of former smugglers, blending local history with nature observation.
Hands-on workshops round out the programme, such as building swallow nest boxes or sensory nature discovery activities. Activities, tours and workshops are open to everyone.
Practical information
Getting there : the centre is located on the road linking Saignelégier and Tramelan, served by PostBus. A car park is available for visitors arriving by car.
Visit duration : allow half a day for the centre and its surroundings.
Audience : school classes, groups and families, with fun activities designed for children.
Visitor tips
Combine your visit with the 3.7 km loop trail around Étang de la Gruère, which circles the peat bog in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Bring walking shoes and suitable clothing, as the weather in the Franches-Montagnes can be changeable.
School groups and associations should book guided tours in advance.
Nearby attractions
- Jura Resort Sport & Spa combines accommodation, wellness and sports activities in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes, in both summer and winter.
- Camille Bloch La chocolaterie presents the brand’s history and expertise with interactive spaces, workshops and tastings.
- The Longines Museum in Saint-Imier traces nearly two centuries of watchmaking through iconic pieces and archives.
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