Solar and wind power plant
Parc régional Chasseral - Discover Switzerland's oldest solar power plant.
The Mont-Soleil solar power plant was put into service in February 1992. At that time, it was the largest photovoltaic facility in Europe. This power plant, whose primary purpose is not production but research and development, covers the energy needs of nearly 120 households. In 1996, the Mont-Soleil site also hosted Switzerland's first wind power plant. In 2017, the new visitors' pavilion was inaugurated, giving a new breath to the guided tours of the solar power plant and wind turbines. These tours allow visitors to learn more about renewable energy and how the power plants work.
Details
* Guided tour throughout the year
* 3 guided tours: solar plant (1h), wind turbine (1h) or combined tour of solar power plant and wind turbine (1h30)
* Reservation required, minimum 10 days in advance
* Languages: French, German, English
* 6 persons minimum per group
* From the age of 6 years
* Aperitif with local products on request at 032 487 62 17 or 079 248 38 46
* Remember to take clothes adapted to the weather and the season (the power station is located at 1250 m altitude).
* New visitor center with touch screens, wind machine, interactive 4D hologram table
* This tour can be combined with a carriage T. +41 (0)32 941 71 75 M. +41 (0)79 834 67 76 and/or e-bike tour (www.funisolaire.ch).
* Cancellation: Up to 5 days before the visit: free of charge. From 4 to 0 days before the visit or in case of no-show: 100% of the agreed price.
Date/Period
All season
Arrival by public transport
Mont-Soleil (funiculaire) Timetable SBBPrice information
Prices for the guided tour of the solar or the wind power plantGroup up to 10 people (package): CHF 90
Group from 11 people (price per person): CHF 9
School up to 10 people (package): CHF 30
School from 11 people (price per person): CHF 3
Prices for the combined tour solar power plant and visit of a wind turbine
Group up to 10 persons (package): CHF 130
Group from 11 people (price per person): CHF 13
School up to 10 persons (package): CHF 50
School from 11 people (price per person): CHF
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
Date/Period
All season