Mont-Crosin (Bernese Jura)

Mont-Crosin (Bernese Jura) is a winter snowkiting spot on a ridge/plateau behind Chasseral, defined by wide open snowy terrain around a large wind farm. For riders, the practical riding zone is the open area roughly 1 km west of the Mont-Crosin summit, where the terrain is most accessible and less constrained by infrastructure. Wind is closely tied to Jura wind systems, particularly Northeast (Bise) flow, which is described as blowing steadily across the ridge. The spot can work across a broad set of directions (including NE through NW and also westerly components), and typical reported winds fall around 10–25 knots when conditions are favorable. While wind can be well ventilated, riders should anticipate localized turbulence and wind shadows near the turbine towers—especially downwind of them. Safety is strongly focused on controlling your position relative to the village and the wind farm infrastructure. Rules emphasize riding only in the designated open area about 1 km west of Mont-Crosin, avoiding kiteing closer to the village, and keeping clear of wind turbines/generators and other infrastructure such as fences and power lines. Additional cautions include avoiding kiting on the road and respecting private agricultural boundaries where marked. For who it suits, the spot is commonly framed as beginner to intermediate terrain depending on conditions and a rider’s ability to navigate the constrained environment near turbine infrastructure (fences/electric lines) while maintaining safe spacing. No dedicated lifeguard services are indicated, and emergency planning matters: REGA (1414) and local mountain rescue are available via regional emergency systems.