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Explore La pesse, Jura, Franche-Comté and its wonders

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Nestled in the heart of the Jura mountains, La Pesse is an invitation to escape, a haven for nature lovers and explorers of cultural treasures alike. In summer, hikers will find the ideal playground with marked trails offering spectacular panoramic views. The Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park provides varied landscapes, from forests to flower-filled meadows, perfect for walking or cycling adventures...See more

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Around the Rocks of Orvaz
120 m

Around the Rocks of Orvaz

Forests, clearings and prairies, full of life, culminating at the jagged cliffs of the Rocks of Orvaz for a well-deserved break with a clear view over the valley of the Semine and the Orvaz cirque. From LA PESSE,, head to the La Pesse church. Turn left (MTB waymark no. 39) up route de Chaudezembre, and then descend to the Chaudezembre hamlet. Continue left on a tarmac road surrounded by pastures, ascending up to The quarry.Continue towards the Old Dairy for another 400 meters along this road, and then turn left at Cernois Bouiller, following a grassy path through a pasture. From here, cut through a long forest on a succession of grassy, rocky and muddy paths, including a short section of forest path. As it is relatively flat, this part of the trail can become humid and requires that you be careful. At the D25, head down the grassy, and later stony, trail on your left, joining up with the D25 400 meters further on at a hangar. Continue right on the D25 until you reach the Old Dairy. Branch off to the left (with care), and ascend a small road until you reach the ROCKS OF ORVAZ viewpoint. Continue on this road until you come to an adapted viewpoint (get off your bike). On returning to the road, continue towards le Montelet. Branch off to the left on a forest path, then take a muddy and stony path that opens onto the Cernétrou woods. Reach the Pass in Sur la Semine via a little grassy path to the left through the middle of pastures, and equipped with MTB paths, before joining up with the D25 once more. Take this road to return to the La Pesse church.

3 h
14 km
Very easy
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The Crossing of Corridors
2.5 km

The Crossing of Corridors

From Les Bouchoux to the Moulin waterfall, passing through the Crossing of Corridors, this walk invites you on a journey of the senses through the high valley of Tacon, where there is only sound, landscape and light. From LES BOUCHOUX, the hike starting point, at the foot of the village near the bar and the grocery, the trail (yellow and red waymarking) ascends the small road to the right, parallel to the D 25 E1, until it reaches Bonneville.  The “chemin des Couloirs” ascends to the right and heads past a reservoir. After a stable; climb up a narrow trail to reach the forest. The path opens on to a rocky ridge (be caureful!). Follow the ridge line until you reach THE CROSSING OF CORRIDORS. Via the ridge, reach the Guichard Corridor (former ski humping hill). Head north (yellow waymarking) and reach the D 25 at la Crochère through pastures and wooded meadows. Follow the road to the left, and come to Sur l’Enversy via a grassy trail. The trail heads along a barrier and joins up with a stone path (quarry below the la Crochère cliffs). After a bend, reach the road at l’Enversy. The road descends to the right until it comes to the intersection at Le Prieuré. Continue on a path to your left and head past the hamlet of Prioré. Descend through a forest trail (tuffaceous concretion). After a short ascent, through a pasture, head between two houses to reach Les Petits-Bouchoux to the right. Head down a road to your right for 150 m. Branch off once more to the right to follow a path along the right embankment of the Tacon. Cross the torrent (bridge), and head up a trail to Moulin d’Aval for 100 m. Descend to the foot of the MOULIN WATERFALL, using the adapted trail. Head back the same way you came. From Les Petits Bouchoux, the road to the left, followed by a road suitable for vehicles, will lead you back up to the village of Les Bouchoux, leaving a Little Combe behind you to your left. Cut across the square and through the village to return to your starting point.

3 h
7.9 km
Very easy
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The Rocks of Orvaz
6.2 km

The Rocks of Orvaz

This beautiful hike through open landscapes will lead you to the edge and then to the heart of a formidable natural amphitheatre, the Orvaz combe, carved by the Semine river. From the BELLEYDOUX CHALET, the trail descends via a road to the left (yellow waymarking) towards the church Head around the church and along a first cemetery before walking under a second. Head down a farm path and cross over the Chon (stream) before heading up a meadow. Find a little road that leads to the entrance to the hamlet of GOBET. The road ascends to the right (drinking trough, vaulted cistern) into the hamlet and then branches off to the left (ignoring the road to the right towards Châtelet). You will come to a hairpin in the road. Continue on a farm path (hedges) until you reach a stony path. Continue to the left and head up into the forest until you reach la Croix. The road continues to the left and comes to a cistern at le Bugnon. Branch off to the right (earthy path) to reach the CHEMIN DU FACTEUR. > You can access the ROCKS OF ORVAZ by following the trail to the left, within 30 minutes there and back. On returning to the CHEMIN DU FACTEUR, descend through the meadows toward Orvaz to the south. On the verge of a pretty beech forest, turn left (the descent is steep, be careful!) to reach “chemin du Soufflet”. From here, branch off to the left (crossing the stream) and exit through the meadows into the hamlet of ORVAZ. > The Semine riverside is 30 minutes away there and back on your left (not waymarked). Follow the road to the right for 600 m until you come to a wooded square at the Pontard Bridge. Cross the bridge and ascend for a few tens of meters, then branch off to the right to follow a trail along the left embankment of the Semine until you come to the viaduct (viewpoint to the north over the tope of a gendarme and its limestone folds). Cross the viaduct to your right.   Take the road below the D 48 to your left. Head past two houses. The path slowly ascends to Bas Belleydoux. Follow the road to your left and head past a bend. Take a trail to your right that cuts across a bend in the road. Follow the road to the right, and head opposite a crossing, towards the village, that you will reach by ascending through meadows.

3 h
11 km
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The balconies of the Valserine
7 km

The balconies of the Valserine

From the bottom of its valley overlooked by the ridges of the Jura, the Valserine, the first French river to be awarded the “wild river” label, guides hikers and brings this circuit to life, starting in Chézery-Forens, home to an old abbey. From the Hike Information Relay to your left when heading down the village, ascend a small road to the left (yellow waymarking). Head past the last houses. The path ascends into the valley of Vacheran (stream), and opens onto the Bellaigue plateau. Follow the stony path to your left, it will become grassy and later paved, until you reach la Grande Bossona (traditional houses and views over the ridges framing the valley). Head up a small road to the right, then continue left (stony path) until you come to ROSSET and its round fountain. Head 40 m down the road to the left, then take a path to your left and turn right onto a trail. Exit onto a road, and follow the road to the right for 100 m. Take the trail to your left and arrive at the D 991 (cross with care). Head down the path to your left until you reach Platelets. The trail ascends to the right and joins up with a ridge overlooking the Valserine (belvedere; mountain pine planted at the end of the 19th century to avoid landslides). Continue left on the trail (sculptures) to enter the hamlet of LA RIVIERE on the edge of the D 991. The path descends to the left and then heads immediately right and crosses over the Troubléry (torrent). Follow the road until you come to the procession of THE SWALLOWS’ ROCK, on the edge of the Valserine. Continue along the embankment until you reach DEVIL’S BRIDGE. Cross the bridge and branch off to the left (narrow and steep trail overlooking the tumultuous waters of the Valserine, be careful!). Continue on this steep trail until you come to an intersection. Take the trail to your left towards the Thomas Mill. After a sharp bend (pay attention to the waymarking), head along the edge and exit near la Miérette. The trail descends to your left (viewpoint over the Swallows’ Rock. Be careful!) and joins up with a stony trail on a balcony over the river. Arrive at the ruins of the Thomas Mill. Cross the bridge and follow the path along the left bank until you come to the hamlet of Fontaine Bénite. > The Fontaine Bénite oratory is accessible within 5 mins there-and-back to your left. Continue your path by taking a trail near the river to your right (turnstile), and return to your starting point.

3 h
13 km
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Montain refuge : "Châlet de la Poutouille"
11 km

Montain refuge : "Châlet de la Poutouille"

Welcome to the Chalet de la Poutouille, a refuge set in an alpine farmhouse built in 1834 in Péron, offering an ideal nature getaway at 1446m altitude in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. This picturesque chalet welcomes you to an authentic, rustic setting, ideal for mountain hikers. The chalet is made up of 2 distinct parts: a refuge and a gîte. The refuge : The refuge offers comfortable and simple living conditions, with welcoming bedrooms, a warm common room and a kitchen equipped to prepare your meals. Open all year round, it can accommodate up to 8 people, with 6 mattresses available for hikers. Equipped with a wood-burning stove for warming up in winter, a table for eating and a shelter in case of bad weather, the refuge allows visitors to rest and spend the night in peace. Renovated in 2022, with walls and roof insulated with burnt wood planks, it also features solar panels for room lighting and USB sockets for visitors' convenience. Wood is supplied by the association to fuel the stove. The gîte : The gîte is exclusively reserved for residents of the commune of Péron. To obtain the key, it is necessary to reserve via the Péron town council website and to go to the town hall to collect it, accessible via the "Availability and reservations" tab. Upstairs, under the roof, the gîte offers 14 beds, renovated in 2011, where you can be awakened by the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the velux windows. On the first floor, a wood-burning stove warms up the space and lets you prepare your meals, accompanied by a gas stove and a complete set of utensils and pots and pans. Outside, a source of non-drinking water allows you to refill your water supply. This will allow you to clean your cooking utensils. It is therefore important to remember to bring drinking water with you. The fire place allows you to enjoy good food on a wood fire and to warm up during the mild nights at the top of the Jura. It is your duty to respect the place, to clean up after your stay and to bring back your rubbish. Thank you for thinking of future arrivals. The refuge is located in a National Nature Reserve. It is advisable to respect the regulations in force. Please note: camping in any form is prohibited in the Haute Chaîne du Jura. However, there is some tolerance in the immediate vicinity of chalets and refuges open to the public (within a 15 metre radius of the chalet) if they are fully booked. Special case of bivouacs (temporary camping without tents): the Prefectural Order of 16 October 2017 sets out the conditions for bivouacs within the Nature Reserve. For more information on the subject, please consult the website of the Haute Chaine de Jura National Nature Reserve.

Route du Col du Sac 01630 Péron
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Gîte La Gentiane - Les Jonquilles
12 km

Gîte La Gentiane - Les Jonquilles

Take the time to breathe... And take a break! During a weekend with family or friends, or as part of a hike, enjoy the peace, scenery and invigorating mountain air at Menthières. Sandy and Boris welcome you to La Gentiane, a former fruit farm and then mountain sports center in the family resort of Menthières-Monts-Jura at 1000 m altitude. They renovated the place in 2018 to bring it back to life with the reopening of the bar-restaurant and have created 4 gîtes combining modern comfort with mountain-style decor: 2 gîtes for 2 to 6 people and 2 gîtes for 2 to 8 people with fully-equipped kitchens and shower rooms-WC. Ideal for hikers, family reunions, friends and sports enthusiasts in summer or winter. Possibility of renting by the night for hikers from €37 per person. Maximum capacity 28 beds, possibility of renting the 4 gîtes as a group package. Bed linen and towels provided at extra cost. Housework extra. Gîte "Les Jonquilles" on the 1st floor with PRM access via the terrace: 1 bedroom with 4 beds (1 x 140cm bed and 2 x 90cm bunk beds), living room/kitchen with possibility of 2 beds, 1 shower room and 1 toilet suitable for people with reduced mobility. Menthières is located in the "Parc Naturel du haut-Jura" on the GTJ, offering superb panoramic views over the Valserine valley and the Haute Chaîne du Jura, and is an ideal place for touring or staying. Hiking, cycling, motorcycling, paragliding, downhill skiing and snowshoeing.

La Combe Juillard 21 rue de l'ancienne Ecole Lieu Dit Menthières 01410 Chézery-Forens
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Gîte La Gentiane - La Marjolaine
12 km

Gîte La Gentiane - La Marjolaine

Take the time to breathe... And take a break! During a weekend with family or friends, or as part of a hike, enjoy the peace, scenery and invigorating mountain air at Menthières. Sandy and Boris welcome you to La Gentiane, a former fruit farm and then mountain sports center in the family resort of Menthières-Monts-Jura at 1000 m altitude. They renovated the place in 2018 to bring it back to life with the reopening of the bar-restaurant and have created 4 gîtes combining modern comfort with mountain-style decor: 2 gîtes for 2 to 6 people and 2 gîtes for 2 to 8 people with fully-equipped kitchens and shower rooms-WC. Ideal for hikers, family reunions, friends and sports enthusiasts in summer or winter. Possibility of renting by the night for hikers from €37 per person. Maximum capacity 28 beds, possibility of renting the 4 gîtes as a group package. Bed linen and towels provided at extra cost. Housework extra. Gîte "La Marjolaine" on 2nd floor: 1 bedroom with 4 beds (1 x 160cm bed and 2 x 90cm trundle beds), living room/kitchen with possibility of 2 beds, 1 shower room and 1 WC. Menthières is located in the "Parc Naturel du haut-Jura" on the GTJ, offering superb panoramic views over the Valserine valley and the Haute Chaîne du Jura, and is a great place to tour or stay. Hiking, cycling, motorcycling, paragliding, downhill skiing and snowshoeing.

La Combe Juillard 21 rue de l'ancienne Ecole Lieu Dit Menthières 01410 Chézery-Forens
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Montain refuge : "Châlet de la Poutouille"
11 km

Montain refuge : "Châlet de la Poutouille"

Welcome to the Chalet de la Poutouille, a refuge set in an alpine farmhouse built in 1834 in Péron, offering an ideal nature getaway at 1446m altitude in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. This picturesque chalet welcomes you to an authentic, rustic setting, ideal for mountain hikers. The chalet is made up of 2 distinct parts: a refuge and a gîte. The refuge : The refuge offers comfortable and simple living conditions, with welcoming bedrooms, a warm common room and a kitchen equipped to prepare your meals. Open all year round, it can accommodate up to 8 people, with 6 mattresses available for hikers. Equipped with a wood-burning stove for warming up in winter, a table for eating and a shelter in case of bad weather, the refuge allows visitors to rest and spend the night in peace. Renovated in 2022, with walls and roof insulated with burnt wood planks, it also features solar panels for room lighting and USB sockets for visitors' convenience. Wood is supplied by the association to fuel the stove. The gîte : The gîte is exclusively reserved for residents of the commune of Péron. To obtain the key, it is necessary to reserve via the Péron town council website and to go to the town hall to collect it, accessible via the "Availability and reservations" tab. Upstairs, under the roof, the gîte offers 14 beds, renovated in 2011, where you can be awakened by the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the velux windows. On the first floor, a wood-burning stove warms up the space and lets you prepare your meals, accompanied by a gas stove and a complete set of utensils and pots and pans. Outside, a source of non-drinking water allows you to refill your water supply. This will allow you to clean your cooking utensils. It is therefore important to remember to bring drinking water with you. The fire place allows you to enjoy good food on a wood fire and to warm up during the mild nights at the top of the Jura. It is your duty to respect the place, to clean up after your stay and to bring back your rubbish. Thank you for thinking of future arrivals. The refuge is located in a National Nature Reserve. It is advisable to respect the regulations in force. Please note: camping in any form is prohibited in the Haute Chaîne du Jura. However, there is some tolerance in the immediate vicinity of chalets and refuges open to the public (within a 15 metre radius of the chalet) if they are fully booked. Special case of bivouacs (temporary camping without tents): the Prefectural Order of 16 October 2017 sets out the conditions for bivouacs within the Nature Reserve. For more information on the subject, please consult the website of the Haute Chaine de Jura National Nature Reserve.

Route du Col du Sac 01630 Péron
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Camping Les Géorennes
11 km

Camping Les Géorennes

The Domaine Les Géorennes is surrounded by vegetation and calm, with a view of the ridges of the High Jura, and offers a variety of accommodation options, from free-standing campsites to clear bubbles, Mongolian yurt or Pods cabins. Domaine Les Géorennes offers 30 free sites within a park of greenery of one hectare and a half, for awnings, caravans and motorhomes. You will also be able to stay in guest rooms of full-equipped air: * Two transparent bubbles, unusual and unique in our region, you will spend a dream night in symbiosis with nature ... They are immersed in the vegetation to ensure maximum privacy and welcome 2 people with all the comforts of home. a hotel room, for a night under the stars! Dry toilets and a private bathroom are available on the platforms of each bubble. * A Wigwam (sort of North American Amerindian igloo transparent), installed on a platform in full vegetation, you will enjoy a night under the stars in the comfort of a cozy bed with all the amenities available. * A traditional Mongolian yurt will welcome lovers of charm and cozy atmospheres. Equipped with a double bed and two pull-out beds for families, this traditional 27m2 house will offer you a relaxing stay and a change of scenery. * Finally two original Cabins Pods (small wooden round cabins of 9m2 fully equipped) complete this offer of unusual accommodation for hikers and visitors passages. Each night, in our rental, gives rise to a complete breakfast, delivered in basket to your lodging, to share and prolong in peace the pleasures of the night. A free wifi access on all the camping is offered to you.

287 chemin des Géorennes 01410 Champfromier
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾