Métairie im traumhaften Val-de-Ruz

Switzerland-2057 Villiers

The "Métairie Clémesin" is situated at over 1,000 meters on the back side of the Chasseral. Once an alpine hut, it is now a rustic restaurant and an insider tip for hikers, lovers of local terroir cuisine, and nature enthusiasts. You'll enjoy a wonderful view of the Val-de-Ruz and can start your hike directly from the camp on a "Chemin Chouette" (Owl Trail). Just 15 minutes from the Chaumont Adventure Park. Your camp is located in the parking lot of the alpine restaurant "Métairie Clémesin". Because of this, things can get quite lively on weekends, public holidays, and in good weather. Tip for peace-seekers: the Métairie is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Upon request, you are welcome to use one of the two wooden tables to soak in the valley view. The unique avenue landscape of the Val-de-Ruz was named "Landscape of the Year 2022" by the Swiss Foundation for Landscape Conservation (SL-FP).

What makes this place special

Christophe about the place

In the heart of the Val-de-Ruz hiking area
Regional specialties at the restaurant

Your host

Christophe

Top HostHost since 4 years

Je gère la Métairie ensemble avec mes parents Claude-Alain et Catherine. C'est elle qui est aux fourneaux de la Métairie. La philosophie de l’établissement est de servir à ses clients une cuisine traditionnelle et du terroir avec des produits suisses et de qualité. Tout ceci dans une ambiance conviviale et chaleureuse.

Speaks French, German

Camp overview & facilities

Notes on the facilities

Restaurant

Regular toilet

At most 5 minutes on foot

Drinking waterAvailable

No power

No shower

No rubbish binPlease take your rubbish with you

Picnic table

Covered common area

Dogs welcome

InternetMobile reception, no Wi-Fi

Dry sausages

Handmade pasta

Homemade jams

Honey

Not available: ~~Fireplace~~, ~~Kitchen~~, ~~Grey and black water disposal~~

Booking information

from CHF 28 / nightfor 1 person, excl. tourist tax

Check-in 13:00 – 20:00

Check-out by 11:00

Max. 6 guests per pitch

4 pitches bookable

1 to 5 nights

Self check-inYou arrive on your own, without a welcome

You can cancel up to 3 days before the latest check-in time on the arrival day. The refund includes the booking amount minus 1.5x the displayed Nomady fee. The cutoff is the latest check-in time of this spot — not midnight. Cancellations apply to the entire booking including extra products. Partial cancellations are not possible. Cancellations are only accepted via the designated cancellation tool. Verbal or written agreements cannot be taken into account. You can find out how to cancel in our FAQs.

Notes

The camp is located in the parking lot

Please use the picnic tables only upon request.

We speak French and only a little German

Surroundings & Activities

Winter access

In winter, the access road from Villiers is quite steep and narrow. It can only be managed with a vehicle that is not too large and equipped with good winter tyres.

UndergroundGravel/wood chips

SurroundingsForest, Meadow, Mountains, Road

ActivitiesBiking, Hiking, Animal watching

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Reviews (48)

4.6

Erik

September 2026

5.0

Very nice spot, lovely view towards the west. Very quiet once the restaurant guests leave. Local food in the restaurant. Note: The toilet is installed in a shipping container that also serves as storage. Functional, albeit quite basic... It didn't bother me. Tip: Bring toilet paper just in case. Warning: Restaurant is cash-only.

5.0

5.0

5.0

Very quiet. Very nice.

Sandra

August 2026

5.0

We were received very warmly. The pitch was spacious and the toilet area was clean. Everything was great, we really enjoyed it. We had a wonderful night of shooting stars.

Simon

August 2026

3.0

We were accommodated on a quiet Tuesday on the designated gravel area, which had no shade and several piles of dog waste 🙈 Since we are traveling with two large dogs, we didn't understand this until a large German Shepherd from the neighbor visited us and we had to send it away. It wasn't very easy since our dogs wanted to protect the motorhome (their home on wheels). As already described, the toilet and sink are in a container with many crawling insects. For us, the site is clearly too expensive for what it offers. The peace and quiet and the goats with bells across the way are very nice.

Joel

July 2026

5.0

Very quiet parking space and a beautiful restaurant with a top view.

Stefan

July 2026

5.0

Easily accessible toilet with a sink. The restaurant is highly recommended. Friendly hosts. During my visit, the parking lot was almost empty and quiet. This was my second visit, and I'd love to come back.

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