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Col du Chasseral

Nods to St-Imier · BE / NE

3.0Passklar rating from route data4.5Today's rating

Biel/BienneLa Chaux-de-FondsNodsSt-Imier 5 km Map simplified · terrain ©swisstopo Biel/BienneLa Chaux-de-FondsCol de la Vue des Alpes: Open Col de la Vue des AlpesNodsSt-Imier 5 km Terrain ©swisstopo
Pass road (course simplified)Pass openPass closed
Summit
1,502 m
Length
19.1 km
Climb
617 m
Difficulty
Moderate

Status

Opensince 31 May 2026

Source: Demo data (not real pass status)

Checked 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

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Rating

Two separate values: how good the pass is to ride in general, and how nice it is today.

Passklar rating from route data

3.0

Data coverage 67% · Calculated from data, not rider reviews. How we rate

  • Riding funweight 30%4.0

    max. 11% gradient · hairpins: no counted source · 19.1 km long

  • Viewsweight 25%3.5

    summit 1,502 m · viewpoints: no data · lake or reservoir in the description

  • Roadweight 15%2.0

    narrow road

  • Quietweight 15%3.0

    moderate traffic (unconfirmed)

  • Facilitiesweight 15%2.0

    1 food, stay or fuel entries (curated entries only)

Today's rating from weather and pass status

Open

4.5

−0.5 cold at the top (feels 2 °C)

As of 21:56 · summit values estimated · Always confirm with official road info before riding.

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Live view

Webcam images around the summit and the latest measured temperature. Images only show one spot; they do not replace official road information.

Last measured: 4.7 °C at Chasseral (1,594 m), · Source: DEMO (keine echte Messung)

Webcam image: Demo-WebcamDemo webcamImage older than 2 h
Demo-Webcam · 0.9 km from the summit Placeholder, no provider
As of 30 Oct 2026, 21:56 (stored data) Placeholder images, not real webcams. Real images appear once the webcam service is connected.
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Valley vs summit forecast

Valley and summit side by side, so you pack for the top, not for the car park. Sample data

Nods (713 m) vs summit (1,502 m)
DayValleySummit (estimated)
min / max °CRainmin / max °CRainWind
Sat 31 Oct 8 / 13 40% · 2.0 mm 2 / 8 40% · 2.0 mm 15 km/h
Sun 1 Nov 6 / 13 90% · 2.7 mm 1 / 8 90% · 2.7 mm 56 km/h
Mon 2 Nov 4 / 10 10% · 0.0 mm −1 / 5 10% · 0.0 mm 20 km/h
Tue 3 Nov 3 / 10 60% · 6.0 mm −2 / 5 60% · 6.0 mm 44 km/h

Weather: Demo data (not a forecast). Summit values marked “est.” are estimated from the valley at 0.65 °C per 100 m. Summit values are estimated from the valley forecast (0.65 °C per 100 m). No summit station nearby.Updated 30 Oct 2026, 21:56

Dress for today on top
2 to 8 °C, rain 40%

feels like −3 °C at 60 km/h · hourly forecast · Wind up to 11 km/h (Col du Chasseral) · Summit arrival about 09:00
Tyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently

Full advice in the pass planner
Tyres & road Rule of thumbTyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently. Build up braking and acceleration...
Visor Rule of thumbFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray.Compare 2 matching products →
Gloves Rule of thumbWinter gloves with liners.
Jacket Rule of thumbFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed.Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →

Matching bundle for this pass now

Rain bundle 5.0

Chosen by month (October), summit 1,502 m and today's forecast. 2 of 7 slots recommended · provisional, fewer than half the slots filled

Gear tip

Col du Chasseral, tomorrow feels like −4 °C

  • Visor / Pinlock: Pinlock or anti-fog visor. Our pick: Nordwand Tourer FF 5.0
  • Gloves: Winter gloves with liners.

Advice from the kit rules. Products only with at least 4.0 stars Passklar score; not a test. · estimated

Show all tips (14)
  • Tyres & road SafetyTyres are cold – take the first kilometres gently. Build up braking and acceleration gradually over the first 10 minutes, and again after every break. Rule of thumb
  • Tyres & road SafetyCold lowers tyre pressure: check it before you leave, with cold tyres. Rule of thumb
  • Tyres & road SafetyAutumn: wet leaves make the road very slippery. Hoarfrost in the morning, and moisture in shaded spots all day. Tyre grip drops in cooler temperatures. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
  • Visor SafetyFog-free visor: double-walled (Pinlock) or anti-fog coated visor, or anti-fog spray. Rule of thumb Compare 2 matching products →
  • Visor SafetyLow autumn sun and fog banks: a sun visor or sunglasses help against glare, but take them off at dusk. Slow down when the sun dazzles you. ifz.de (opens in a new tab) Compare 2 matching products →
  • Gloves SafetyWinter gloves with liners. Rule of thumb
  • Jacket SafetyFull winter layering: thermal liner, windproof outer, all vents closed. Rule of thumb Our pick: Sella Transalp Jacket →
  • Base layer SafetyThermal underwear top and bottom. Rule of thumb
  • Mid layer SafetyThick mid layer. Rule of thumb
  • Neck SafetyBalaclava. Rule of thumb
  • Heated gear SafetyHeated vest, gloves or grips strongly recommended. Rule of thumb
  • Riding SafetyConsider a later start: the summit is usually warmer around midday. Check the ice rule below. Rule of thumb
  • Riding SafetyAvoid hard acceleration, big lean angles and hard braking. ifz.de (opens in a new tab)
  • Riding SafetyOnce autumn sets in, many passes close for snow. Check pass status the same morning. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)
TyresSwiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. More on tyres

Swiss law: at least 1.6 mm tread depth across the whole tread (VTS Art. 58). The wear indicator on motorcycle tyres sits at only 0.8 mm, so do not rely on it. bfu.ch (opens in a new tab)

TCS recommends at least 2 mm at the start of the season. For cold-season rides, the ifz recommends not letting tread drop below 4 mm. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

For pass touring, touring and sport-touring tyres (high-silica compounds) are the better fit: they warm up quickly and grip in the wet. Track and race tyres work only inside a high temperature window and are not suited to cold, wet mountain roads; slicks are not road-legal. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

Use the tyre pressures set by your motorcycle maker (owner's manual or sticker), checked with cold tyres. If your manual lists values for riding with a passenger or luggage, use those. The maximum pressure on the sidewall is not a riding pressure. michelin.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

Tyre age: the last four digits of the DOT code are the week and year of manufacture (4521 = week 45, 2021). Tyre makers advise a yearly check by a professional from 5 years of use and replacing tyres older than 10 years, even if they look fine. michelinman.com (opens in a new tab)

New tyres: ride gently for the first 100 km (gentle acceleration and braking, low lean angles). In cold weather this takes longer. michelin.com.au (opens in a new tab)

Switzerland has no winter tyre obligation, but your vehicle must be roadworthy for the conditions (Art. 29 SVG). Tyres unsuited to winter conditions can mean a fine and problems with your insurer. Tyre makers advise against riding a motorcycle on snow or ice. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

Visor without cracks or scratches that affect your view. TCS suggests thinking about a new helmet after five to seven years. tcs.ch (opens in a new tab)

03

Event closures

Cycling races, hill climbs and other events that close the pass fully or partly.

No known closures for events.

All closures in the calendar

04

Opening history

No opening history on record yet.

05

Elevation profile

Highest road of the Bernese Jura, over open pastures from the Lake Biel side to St-Imier; a narrow spur climbs to the hotel and antenna with views from the Alps to the Vosges.

500 m1,000 m1,500 m2,000 m 0 km51015 Nods 885 m St-Imier 713 m Col du Chasseral 1,502 m about 4 °C colder than Nods
Profile drawn from 3 waypoints; intermediate points may be approximate.

Today’s high on top

8°

Col du Chasseral · 1,502 m · 13° down in Nods · estimated

Stations
StationkmAltitudeAverage gradient to nextTemp. vs start
Nods0.0885 m8%±0 °C
Col du Chasseral8.01,502 m-7%−4 °C
St-Imier19.1713 m–+1 °C

Difficulty: Moderate

Max gradient
11%
Road width
Narrow
Traffic
Medium
Winter
Closed in winter

Max 11% (Wikipedia list) → moderate. dangerousroads.org calls the Nods road 'very narrow and steep' → narrow. Motor vehicles can go up to the hotel car park at 1548 m, not to the summit. Traffic UNCONFIRMED.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab), climbfinder.com (opens in a new tab), dangerousroads.org (opens in a new tab)

Noise limits and bans within 60 km

No listed restriction within 60 km.

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Along the way: views, food, fuel

Viewpoints, places to eat, fuel and places to stay on the pass road, by km from Nods. Sample data

  • View 0
  • Food & drink 1
  • Fuel 1
  • Stay 2
  1. 0.0 km
    Hôtel Chasseral Hotel / guest house · 1,600 m Hotel and restaurant on top of the Chasseral (over 1,600 m), parking at the door. 2026 (3 Apr–25 Oct): Wed–Sun 09:00–17:00, closed Mon/Tue (food truck in good weather).
    Season
    –
  2. 4.5 km
    Demo-Einkehr 54 Demo Restaurant
    Season
    June–October
    Opening hours
    Jun-Oct: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
    Source
    Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
  3. 15.7 km
    Demo-Unterkunft 13 Demo Hotel / guest house
    Season
    May–October
    Opening hours
    unknown
    Source
    Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)
  4. 18.8 km
    Demo-Tankstelle 28 Demo Fuel station · automated pump
    Season
    –
    Opening hours
    Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
    Source
    Demo entry (placeholder for OSM)

Check the season and opening hours with the business before you ride; no guarantee. Permanently closed places are hidden. Opening hours as in OpenStreetMap – check with the business.

Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Entries «Demo-…» are invented placeholders for the preview, not real places. The monthly OpenStreetMap update replaces them with real entries.

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Routes over this pass

Sources

Always confirm with official road info before riding. Official road info: the cantonal road offices and national traffic information.