Adventure and nature at Camping du Bugnon

This lake’s privacy, at the bottom of a valley in Grandvaux, is equalled only by its beauty, which reveals its peat bogs and reedbeds. From the Le Bugnon chalet behind you, follow the white path to the right. This path alternates between woods and meadows. Carry on straight until you come to round metal bars in the ground: this is a cattle grid (vehicles can pass through, but cattle cannot. This means the cows are well kept!) Before crossing, take a quick trip on the grassy path to your right to a small cabin (built after the 1999 storm, this small structure was used to house a pump which watered the woods and avoided them becoming damaged). Take the time to admire the peat around you before returning the way you came and continuing left on the white path. Further along, on exiting the forest, you will come to a large meadow at the Rquai bridge (Pont du Rquai). Take care when heading along the barbed wire to your left, you will discover a small opening to enter the field. Follow the grassy path that is still visible and head along the white stone. You will come to the entrance to another field, which may be obstructed depending on the season by an electrical wire, take care to put the wire back in place if necessary. Continue towards the small wooden bridge over the river. Continue straight, heading up the chariot path lined with trees. When you reach another path, at Voie du tram, head left and admire the landscape while you walk. You have a birds-eye view over the entire humid area. Continue on this landscape path and it will bring you to the hamlet of Thévenins (the old cheese dairy to your right was created in 1905. Since 2017, the cooperative of the Lac-des-Rouges-Truites merged with the Saint-Pierre cooperative, becoming the Pays Grandvallier cooperative. Their combined milk - 97% of which is used to make Comté - is transformed in a new cheese dairy building in Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux.) When you reach the first houses, take the small road to the left that heads between a few houses. From the Station (La Gare), the old tram station, head down the road that crosses the valley towards the Domaine du Bugnon. Take care when heading along the barbed wire to your left, you will discover a small opening to enter the field. Follow the grassy path that is still visible and head along the white stone. You will come to the entrance to another field, which may be obstructed depending on the season by an electrical wire, take care to put the wire back in place if necessary. Continue towards the small wooden bridge over the river. Continue straight, heading up the chariot path lined with trees. When you reach another path, at

Loop for occasional or regular mountain bikers, alternating technical passages and rolling paths. Discovering the forest and the calm of the Mont Noir Forest! From LE BUGNON, the route (MTB 68 red markings) takes the motorable path to Sous le Mont Noir.Turn right to fairly quickly reach a track penetrating into the forest. Cross this forest area alternating between narrow technical paths and wider paths to reach LA GRANGE A L'OLIVE.On the right, a continuous climb on a passable path leads to La Montée des Chevaux.The route continues uphill on the right to COMBE DAVID, then by a gentle and continuous descent to the hamlet LA NORBIERE.Take the Canadian passage to cross the pasture and continue on your right through the woods. A few steep and stony passages await you before La forêt de la Norbière.A well-deserved break can be taken at the GROTTE A PIERRE DU BOURG before returning, through various grassy and playful passages, to the Chemin de la Grotte, the Chemin Fumey and the Chemin Chiron.Short climbs and descents alternate up to the CROIX DES BESSES then a slightly technical descent leads to Les Gouilles and the forest shelter.Turn left to reach the Carrefour de la Croix by a small forest path, from which we find the forest road allowing you to return to the starting point.

From the Lac-des-Rouges-Truites, in a landscape shaped by agricultural activity, you will also discover that the industrial work carried out by man has also left its discreet mark. From LE BUGNON, ()   take the tarmac road that heads down towards the village of Thévenins, towards the Station (La Gare; green MTB waymarking no. 67). Carefully cross the D 437, and continue straight on a tarmac road up to Le Crêt. Take the stony path to the left that heads down towards The Well (le Puits), crossing through a forest and pastures. Continue straight on the descending forest path (take care during humid weather) to reach the Moulin d'Hylarion (mill).(You can also discover the La Lemme marsh and the meanderings of the river from the Chatelet belvedere, in a 1.2 km linear out-and-back by following the road to the right, yellow waymarking)Turn left and head up the small tarmac road that runs along the Lemme. Head past la Maréchette, join up with the D 437, then turn right to LA HALTE DES MARTINS. Carefully cross the road to take the stony path (a former tram track) that heads into the forest and exits at Sous le Goulet. Continue straight on this path, which soon joins up with a tarmac road. Follow this road to the right up to les Quatre Chemins , before descending once again to your point of departure, LE BUGNON.

A walk along the ridges offers an unexpected view over the municipalities of the Lac des Rouges Truites and Fort du Plasne, their lakes and their peat bogs. The itinerary heads up the village (yellow waymarking) via the Main road, passes the Round Fountain, and comes to the last house. The white, well-paved path to the right heads towards the Fort-du-Plasne lake (its water level quickly varies depending on rainfall), bordered by peat bogs, and soon reaches Les Voigneurs. You will follow the road to the left, and then a steep path until you reach the rigdge, at the La Corne signpost. In the pasture, head down to your right, pass a fence and follow a white path. Continue, following along the path with the fencing to your right. After passing a second drinking trough, the trail ascends back up to the ridges before cutting through a large pasture towards the forest and a road suitable for vehicles. Follow the trail through the forest until you reach The Ridge.   After crossing the road, the wide forest path opens onto a large clearing and continues on to the Well (cattle grid).   The path takes a sharp turn to the right towards Fort-du-Plasne. Head past a 100-meter fence and, at les Côtes, take the gravel road to the right that follows along a low wall, before skewing off to the left. After crossing a wooded meadow and a wooded area, take the easy descent to return to FORT-DU-PLASNE.

A succession of rolling paths and little roads on the plateau, departing from Foncine-le-Bas, where the Seine flows. Head down the village and to the crossroads with the D 437 to find the FONCINE-LE-BAS intersection (). Turn right up the “chemin de la Grande Vie” which on exiting the village becomes a white path bordered by pastures. Exit in Les Fumey. Cross the D 62 with care and follow the little tarmac road to the Lac à la Dame (the Lady’s lake). Continue on the road around the lake, through a hamlet, and then head to Les Monnets via a little trail that branches off to the right. Head through the hamlet, and on exiting it take the road that turns left down towards Les Voigneurs. Take the white path that turns left after a building and follows along a peat bog, before exiting onto the D 62 at the entrance of Fort-du-Plasne. Head down the road to the village and towards La Fontaine Ronde (the round fountain).  Take the little road to the left that heads down towards Le Crêt. Behind the village, cross a road and take a stony path that turns muddy and heads up to the forest. Then exit once again onto the road, and follow it to the right to quickly reach Le Crêt. Continue on this road and head down to Les Thévenins, the hamlet of the Lac-des-Rouges-Truites. Carefully cross the D 437 to reach La Gare (the train station) and continue to reach LE BUGNON ().Turn left onto a white path along the edge of a combe, through the middle of the pastures. Head past the Pont du Rquai and the Fontaine aux Cernois (Cernois fountain) to reach the hamlet of Sous le Mont Noir. Head down the road to your right and continue straight through the pastures, leaving the hamlet. The trail branches off to the left (MTB path) and heads through the forest to LA GRANGE A L’OLIVE. Take the tarmac road to the left overlooking the Galavo rivulet, head through the hamlet of La Gypserie to reach the D 437. Turn right, down to the village of FONCINE-LE-BAS.

On the way to the Lac de l'Abbaye, jewel of Grandvaux! Before you leave, don't hesitate to download the free Jurassic Vélo tours app to let you guide you along the way.From the tourist office, go up Rue de Genève then Rue Delezay to the west, cross the level crossing and reach Chemin des Buissonnets on the right.Follow this then turn right onto the road to Salave.At the next crossing, leave Saint-Laurent en Grandvaux by the Route de l'Alouette on the left and reach the village of La Chamusse.At the intersection with the Route de Saint-Pierre, turn left and go up the village to the hamlet of Les Dadonins.Carefully cross the D678 then continue on the same secondary road which crosses all the village of Saint-Pierre.Arrived at the hamlet of Les Chauvins, turn right on the D437, pass the horse-drawn carriages and take a small tarred road to the right below, as an alternative to the departmental road, to arrive at the hamlet of Les Guillons.Turn right again on the secondary road to cross the hamlet.After passing the town hall, take a tarmac secondary road to the right towards the image silo that can be seen high up on the left.At the intersection with the forest road, keep left until the hamlet of Les Bouviers.Turn right, cross the hamlet and find the secondary road which should be left quickly to go right and cross the hamlet of Les Farrods.At the exit of the hamlet, find the D146 and approach the lake by the first paved road on the left. The route continues for a few tens of meters on a stabilized secondary road.Find a paved road that runs along the edge of the lake to the lagoon. Take the road that climbs to the right to take advantage of the view then go down to the water pumping station.Continue along the lake to pass the hotel-restaurant then reach the hamlet of Abbaye-en-Grandvaux.Interpretation panels, a picnic area and bike racks are available to take full advantage of the site. Take the road again to leave the hamlet and turn directly right onto a secondary tarmac road indicating the direction of Les Mussillons. Continue straight until the hamlet les Jeannez.Go around the barn bridge covered with shingles (spruce planks traditionally used in the Haut-Jura to protect facades exposed to bad weather) and go up to the top of the hamlet.At the last house, take an unpaved secondary road on the right. Go past the quarry and the wash house then keep the path on the left at the two following intersections. The route leads to Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux through valleys and pastures.Arrived near the first houses, head to the left towards the village center, cross the level crossing and go up Rue des Rochats to the stadium.Turn right to bypass the town hall and reach the Tourist Office.

Sometimes calm, sometimes stormy, the water guides you to discover such particular reliefs. From the tourist office, go up Rue de Genève on your left then turn twice on your right to take Rue du Coin d'Amont, behind the church and follow it to the end. After leaving the village, take the footbridge over the N5 and continue on the same paved forest road to the hamlet Vers les Moulins.Cross the bridge over the Lemme then turn left.At the ruins of the Moulin d'Hylarion, continue on the road and reach the Châtelet (former holiday center which is now a school).At the crossroads after the school, turn left then after 300 m, take a small path to the right, direction Chez Mayet.In the hamlet "les Gros Louis" (indicated "le Saut" on the IGN map), turn right twice. At the cross road, go left and find the N5.In front of you is a former hotel-restaurant on the edge of which a platform has been set up with a beautiful view of the Lemma.Follow the N5 to the left, pass the Lemme, quickly reach the old restaurant "Le Pont Romain" and a forest road to the right.Turn right on the forest road, temporarily overhang the railway line then cross the forest until you approach the Prélet forest hut.Turn at an acute angle to the right onto the Route Forestière du Lignon.Cross the Dombief, take the first road on the left and reach the hamlet of La Boissière.Cross the village then, before the hamlet of Rollets, continue to the right on the Route Forestière du Bois de Ban, to the parking lot of the Belvédère des Quatre Lacs.A path on the left gives access to the viewpoint of the Four Lakes and the Pic de l'Aigle. Continue on the forest road. At the next crossroads, turn left and reach the N5 at the hamlet of Cernois.Go left then turn right in front of the isolated farm, at the foot of the Falaise du Rachet, climbing site of the Morillon.Continue on the road on the left, along the Lemme, to the Pont de la Chaux. Pass the station and the restaurant, carefully cross the D16 and take the municipal road opposite. Join the hamlet La Tépette.Take the lanes parallel to the D16, Rue de la Tepette then Route du Chavon, to arrive at the entrance to the village of Chaux-des-Crotenay.Go up the Grande Rue to the left, and follow the 2nd right, Route d'Entre-deux-Monts, to below the village.200 m before the church, take the wide white path on the left which allows you to cross the valley and reach the intersection with the D16.Cross the road with caution, follow the D127E1 for a few meters and take the path to the right. Descend through the forest then a pasture before finding the road.Go right, Rue de la Langouette then follow the direction of the Gorges de la Langouette on the right. Cross a street and take, just before the Montliboz agglomeration exit sign, the Chemin des Cascades on the right. Join the Planches-en-MontagneTurn left in front of the cemetery, cross the bridge over the Saine and walk along the church.Just after this, at the directional post "Les Planches-en-Montagne", follow the Ruelle du Lavoir on the right, White/Red markings, direction Foncine-le-Bas. Continue along the tram line, an old railway line, with the Saine on your right.Observe on the left the Cascade du Bief de la Ruine and cross a tunnel in an arc of a circle, bring a light. Continue along the Saine.At the arrival of the tram line, cross the bridge then join Foncine-le-Bas.Take the Route de Champagnole to the right for 150 m then cross it to turn left onto the D62, direction Fort-du-Plasne. Join the first paved road on the right.Follow this one, Chemin du Lac de la Dame, towards Les Fumey. Bypass the Lac à la Dame and then go up again on the D62.Continue on this one and reach the village of Fort-du-Plasme.Take the road on the left just before the first houses in the village. Ride between Fort-du-Plasne lake and its wetland.At Les Voigneurs hamlet, turn right and follow the road to Le Maréchet hamlet.Turn right on the D437 then take the first paved road on the left. Cross the small bridge and at the directional post for hiking "le Maréchet", follow the path to the right, yellow markings in the direction of "la Gare". Go straight at each fork and reach the D437.Go left, pass the Lac-des-Rouges-Truites agglomeration entrance sign and walk along the old station building on your left.Just after this, leave the D437 and take the secondary road on the left. Keep left until Domaine du Bugnon. Possibility to take a break, have a drink or recharge a battery.Continue on the same forest road until the crossroads with four roads, hiking post "Les Quatre Chemins".Continue to the right, follow the yellow markings and reach a housing estate via a forest road. Pass it a few meters and find the start of the old tram line on the left, currently the white path.Follow this one and continue straight at each fork.At the exit of the tram lane, a few meters before the D437, opposite the "La Halte des Martins" post, turn left and stay on the grassy path parallel to the road. Pass, on the right, the old railway stop and find a small paved road to take, opposite, for a few tens of meters.At the intersection, go straight then quickly turn right, Chemin du Carlaton (limited to 3.5t). Join the hamlet of La Savine and the N5.Cross the N5 via an underpass on the right. Opposite the fountain, take the middle white path which starts between the Route des Gyps and the Chemin sous la Savine. The tram line leads to the Pésières district in Saint-Laurent en GrandvauxAt the intersection with Rue des Pésières, turn right and drive to Rue de Genève.Turn left and go up Rue de Genève by the cycle lane on the sidewalk, to the Tourist Office.

A journey to the heart of water... nourishing for men and their animals in the countryside, driving force for industry in the city. Travel through typical Haut-Jura landscapes: lakes and rivers. Circuit in between two territories, you will discover the plateau of grandvaux and its lake of the Abbey, as well as Morbier and the Hauts de Bienne along its Gorges. Varied and typically Haut-Jura landscape, this loop will allow a beautiful discovery of our territories on all types of paths.This Jurassic Bike Tours route has digital guidance only. You will not find any markings on the ground. Let yourself be guided with the Jurassic Vélo Tours app, which can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store and App Store. As you go along, signposts will indicate points of interest to discover.

Grandvaux's dynamic agriculture produces infamous cheeses such as Comté and Morbier. It also contributes towards maintaining the open landscapes of this walk along the outskirts of meadows and woods. From SAINT-LAURENT'S CENTRE, head up the village along "route de Genève" until you come to the roundabout and Saint-Laurent - the ridge (yellow waymarking). The trail cuts across the parking lot and heads into the pasture. It takes a right-turn and ascends the grassy slope following along the Campsite. Continue through the pasture until you come to a path suitable for vehicles (former tram line) and follow this path until you reach les Maisonnettes. The path ascends to the right and passes under the railway tunnel. Continue your route through the pasture until you reach les Pierres. Cross the road and continue on the path at the bottom of the combe that will lead you to En Fouradon and then Les Cloisons. The forest path heads to the right, past the source (metallic basin). At a crossroads, take the uphill path to the left towards les Jeannez, until you reach the hamlet. Then take the road opposite you towards les Poncets, located just below the D437. The path branches off to the right and continues on to Salave de Vent via "rue du Vieux Chalet" (former cheese dairy to the left recognisable from the small loophole windows on its northern facade). Return to the D 437, and follow it around to the right for 20 m. Turn right to cut through the hamlet. A wide path then follows along an allotment before opening out onto "Chemin de l’œuf". "rue du Vatican" joins up with the D 678 and crosses the level crossing. Turn right immediately to head towards the train station. Return to the village centre via "rue Rouget de Lisle".

A lake, a stream, a river, waterfalls and gorges are on the naturally wealthy menu for this trail. For dessert, the works of the "tram" line and other quaint elements from the villages and hamlets you will pass through. The trail meets up the FONCINE-LE-BAS crossroads and ascends to the right (yellow waymarking) via the Grand-Vie farm road (oratory, former tramline crossing) before reaching Les Fumey. The grassy path to your right crosses the D 62. The road then serves the Fumey hamlet and leads to the Lac à la Dame crossroads. To your right, take the farm road uphill and follow along the Senge stream before fording the stream (pile of rocks). The trail skews off to the right into the forest (beautiful beech forest) and follows along a first clearing before descending towards the Cingernaux combe. Circumventing the combe, after a sharp turn, you will come to the D 127 in Malvaux (view onto the waterfalls of the la Ruine forebay). Cross the D 127, take the wide path below the road. Reach the LES-PLANCHES-EN-MONTAGNE WASHHOUSE by crossing the bridge over the Saine. The trail (white and red waymarking) follows the Landouette Gorges Trail to the left, which opens out onto le Martinet. The path then heads up the village following the road to the right (yellow waymarking) before reaching THE WASHHOUSE. To the left, the path heads along the Washhouse road (white and red waymarking) before heading up the Saine's right embankment and reaching the Fumey Badoz Factory Canal. To the right, the stony and shaded path (yellow waymarking) heads up the valley until it comes to the stream called la Pisse, which you will follow up to the left (passing under the viaduct) to reach Sous Bayard. The path heads up (white and red waymarking) the gorges of Malvaux, with a short section in the dark tunnel until it reaches the Douanets Viaduct. Cross the viaduct (yellow waymarking) to return to your starting point at the Champ de Mars.

In the heart of the Centre de la Bussode, an ideal refuge for hikers looking for an authentic stopover. This refuge offers 3 shared rooms, including 2 rooms for 3 people and 1 dormitory for 6 people. It also includes a fully-equipped communal kitchen, a dining room and sanitary facilities. Beds are equipped with fitted sheets; remember to bring your own duvet. The hut is self-catering.

In the heart of the Monts Jura with a host of facilities to make your stay as enjoyable as possible! Résidence Les Berlicants offers modern, comfortable, fully-equipped apartments for two to eleven people. In the center of the village of Mijoux, in the immediate vicinity, you'll find hiking trails through forests and alpine pastures, downhill and cross-country ski slopes in winter, and thrilling activities on the Faucille site such as the giant zip line, tobogganing on rails and much more. In the center of Mijoux, an authentic Jura village on the border of the Ain and Jura departments, the Lélex and Les Rousses resorts are within easy reach, offering a wide range of activities!

Another ski domain part of Monts Jura, sitting close to the highest peaks of the Jura, view of one of the best panoramas in Europe with a view of Mont-Blanc and the Alps. The ideal site to take your first "steps".. on skis and progress and your own rhythm on safe and gentle slopes from the summit of Mont Rond (1596 m). The ski domain is situated in proximity of the Réserve Naturelle de la Haute Chaine du Jura. The regulations in place must be respected. 15 km of alpine skiing, 580 m of altitude difference and one of the most beautiful panoramas in Europe. 1000-1550 m - 15 km of slopes - 12 trails including 2 greens, 6 blues, 3 reds and 1 black - 6 lifts including 1 télécombi, 1 chairlift and 4 button toes

The telecombi is a teleport with seats and cabins. The Télécombi du Mont Rond, coming from the Col de la Faucille, allows you to access the crests of the Haute Chaîne du Jura; it lifts you from 1323m to 1543m altitude. Once there, the hiker is only 30mn walk away to reach the Grand Mont Rond (1596m), and 2h for the Colomby de Gex (1689m). 2 blue pistes for all mountain biking are marked from the top of the télécombi. In winter, it allows snowshoe enthusiasts to reach the summits with ease and to enjoy the ridges. Please respect the regulations set up by the Natural Reserve of the Jura Range.

The Monts Jura offers the ideal altitude for hiking between 900 and 1723 m. There are marked and maintained trails waiting for you. Since Lélex, the gondola lift La Catheline brings you to the crests of the Haute Chaîne du Jura; climbing from 900m to 1450m altitude. When you get there, you are only an hour and a half walk away from the Crêt de la Neige (172 3m), the highest point in the Jura. At Lélex and Crozet, both gondolas are equipped for MTB riding in summer. Both the Catheline and the Fierney allow mountain bikers to go back up easily and quickly in order to better enjoy the descent on both sides of the mountain! Please note: electric mountain bikes are not allowed in the Catheline gondola. It enables snowshoe enthusiasts to reach the summits easily and enjoy the crests in winter. Please note: the gondola lift is close to the National Nature Reserve of the Haute Chaine du Jura where specific regulations apply. We thank you for respecting it. For further information, please consult the Nature Reserve's website.

One of the classified ski area of the Monts Jura resort, at the foothill of the Jura's highest peaks with one of the best panoramas in Europe with a stunning view of Mont Blanc and the Alps. The longest and steepest slopes (800 metres) of the entire Jura massif. Lélex-Crozet attracts all level skiers, with its numerous ski lifts, its varied slopes, its powder snow "spots" and its 140 snow-making machines. Limitless field of expression for snowboarders and freeriders. Kite-surfers can reach the peaks on the Crozet side to practise their skills. The ski area is nearby the Jura Haute Chaine National Nature Reserve. It is essential to respect the regulations in force. 900m-1680m - 20km of pistes - 7 green, 6 blue, 6 red, 2 black - 10 lifts including 2 gondolas, 1 télécombi, 1 chairlift, 5 button lift, 1 rope lift.

For a couple's getaway, it's the ideal place to relax in peace and quiet. Situated in the heart of a magnificent Jura house, these rooms benefit from a south-easterly exposure, offering sunny, serene views. Ideal for couples seeking intimacy and unique moments, they feature a private relaxation area with sauna and balneotherapy for complete relaxation. This establishment is for adults only.

Valérie and Marie-Flore warmly welcome you to their friendly gîte, ideal for a pleasant, relaxed stay. Stay in a 19th century building, located in a ski resort and at the heart of the Jura mountain range, offering a wide range of outdoor activities in summer and winter. Whether for one night or a longer stay, alone or with friends, you'll enjoy an exceptional natural setting. Every evening, Valérie proposes a menu based on local produce and specialities from elsewhere, with starter, main course, cheese and dessert, booked before 12 noon.

Since 1820, this hotel has been welcoming you in an idyllic setting, on the port. A calm and bucolic atmosphere in these charming apartments, where the decoration is both refined and cosy. The opulent looking building is known for its warm welcome and setting. With its old sign, stone walls and its overhanging roof, it is as close as you can get to the gates of the medieval town of Yvoire, with its car-free lively streets. The place is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Monts Jura offers an ideal altitude for hiking. The Fierney gondola allows you to gain easier access to the peaks of the Jura mountain range. Marked and maintained trails await you. In winter and summer, the Le Fierney gondola lift allows to access the peaks of the Haute Chaîne du Jura more easily. From the top, the hiker is only a 2h30 walk to reach the Crêt de la Neige (1723 m), the highest point in the Jura. In summer, downhill MTB can be practised thanks to the 2 gondolas, Catheline and Fierney, enabling you to get back up easily and quickly to fully enjoy the descent on both sides of the mountain! In winter, snowshoeing allows enthusiasts to reach the summits more easily and enjoy the ridges. Please note: the gondola lift is very close to the National Nature Reserve of the Haute Chaine du Jura where specific regulations are in force. We thank you for respecting it. For more information, please consult the Nature Reserve's website.

Inherited from the icebergs which covered the Jura ten thousand years ago and left behind moraines with water-tight bottoms, a peat bog formed from the accumulation of stagnant water full of cold-resistant plants. The moving soil in peat bogs are made up of a thick carpet of peat moss, on which a few well-adjusted plants are able to grow (cranberry, cottongrass, andromeda, drosera, mountain pine, etc.) These fragile environments are of biological interest and must therefore be preserved.

This fragile environment is quite exceptional. Formed as a result of vegetation that has badly decomposed due to a lack of oxygen, this water-logged soil offers a unique habitat to the species living here. Such species are well adapted to this environment and most could not survive elsewhere. The Lac-des-Rouges-Truites peat bog is home to many species. Examples are rare species such as sphagnum obtusum: a sphagnum, peat moss, which only exists in France in a peat bog in the Cantal and here; and the round-mouthed whorl snail, a very small snail that was once believe to be extinct in France, before being found only here in 2014.

Spread across 1873 hectares, the Mont Noir massif is one of the largest Jura forests. It is currently made up of dark-leaved trees, such as fir, spruce and beechwood, hence its name. Stags, boar and roe deer live here alongside the lynx and the western capercaillie. Wood exploitation is an important economic activity for our mountains. However, the forest also accommodates hikers wishing to take long works on the waymarked paths, both during summer and winter. Share this area and be careful if you come across forest works.

A widespread conifer in Europe, this tree is the ultimate tree of mountainous regions. Some high-quality wood can be used for lutherie to make soundboards for various instruments (violins, guitars, etc.). However, most of production is used for lumber (construction and woodwork). It is often confused with fir. However, a keen eye will be able to notice a difference in the needles, which are pointed on the spruce and flat and rounded on the fir, or in the position of the cones (fir cones). The spruce’s cones direct downwards at the end of drooping branches, whilst the fir’s cones point upwards at the end of upright branches.

Although several species of water birds can be seen in this area, the common snipe is one of the most emblematic. This migratory bird loves humid environments where it can hide and feed. Its long, thin beak has a flexible end enabling it to feel for its prey in water or mud, close to the high vegetation on the shore. This allows it to feed mostly on invertebrates. Today, the common snipe is one of the rarest and most endangered nesting species in France. But here, a keen ear may still be lucky enough the hear its “drumming”, the sound that it makes during its courtship display flights, usually at dusk during the spring months.

As from the 18th century, cheese specialisation and the pooling of milk in cooperative structures - “fruitières” - brought farmers out of a self-subsistence economy. Cheese production, which became more and more organised, also became more profitable thanks to the trade networks promoted by “rollers” (road hauliers) in particular. Traders would deliver cheeses to the main French cities, including Lyon.

The High-Jura is a land of many legends that likes to keep its secrets. Rumour has resulted in four different version relating the origin of the name Lac des Rouges Truites: Poetic: every evening, when the sun sets, trout take on a crimson hue due to the rays’ reflection on the lake. Practical: the trout are salmon trout. Physical: the water is said to contain iron oxide. Military: the lake is said to have been the site of a bloody battle. Every day, night falls over the lake, taking with it the mystery of its name. Schubert anyone?

The lack of oxygen in a peat bog prevents dead plants from decomposing. This results in an accumulation of organic matter, creating a sort of spongy earth that is referred to as peat moss. This peat moss was once extracted in bricks and dried during good weather. It was used as fuel, in wood burners when wood was sparse in the Jura.  This exploitation continued for many centuries. Deep trenches are still visible in the Jura peat bogs, ensuring that the peat that has not been exploited dries out.

Here, the peripheries of peat bogs are still grazed on. These wet meadows, which are characterised by the presence of a large amount of water in the soil, are also very rich for biodiversity. Some flowers, such as the bird’s-eye primrose, particularly flourish here. These are also areas of transition between the rest of the valley and the peat bog, and between the lake and the river. They filter water through the soil, eliminating nitrate, which limits the pollution of groundwater. Their presence is therefore vital to properly maintain a peat bog.

Among the birds of prey on the Mont-Noir, the common buzzard is probably the easiest to spot. Its habitat is very varied. They build their nests in trees, often in the woods, and They use meadows and marshes as hunting grounds. Its diet is mainly comprised of small mammals, but also of reptiles, amphibians and insects. When hunting, it must first locate its prey: either by circling overhead - up to 100 metres above ground - or by perching in wait for long periods of time.

Villa Cécile's restaurant focuses on local, seasonal produce, a guarantee of quality and freshness. Chef Yann Le Fevre offers tasty, creative cuisine in an idyllic setting. A house of character on the shores of Lake Geneva, Villa Cécile boasts a privileged location, an idyllic setting and distinguished cuisine to be enjoyed during a gourmet stopover, a stay, or even on the occasion of a stopover evening, a business meal, a seminar or a reception.

Le Refuge des Gourmets, a gourmet restaurant with one Michelin star and a bistro, offers seasonal cuisine. Let yourself be transported by Chef Hubert's cuisine and Fanny's guided service for a culinary experience. A Michelin-starred restaurant since 2016, Chef Hubert Chanove and his wife Fanny will be delighted to welcome you and introduce you to their gastronomic and bistronomic cuisine in a modern setting. A family-run establishment since 1989, the restaurant has a terrace during the summer months where you can discover the village's emblem, the raspberry ...

Want to spend a simple and friendly time? It is in Georennes that you must go. His Bistrot will welcome you around a homemade pizza or a board of local products to share; all in a mountain setting. Sale of pizzas to take away every day depending on the menu. Reservation by phone.

Come to the Arvi restaurant and enjoy traditional dishes that are no longer found elsewhere, and are one of the reasons this place has such a good reputation! You will also discover in the "salad bowls", named after a time when you only had to cross the street, a selection of new but ever so tasty creations inspired by the regions of France and further afield! As one of the restaurant's faithful customers recalled: At the Arvi, it is true when you go there you're delighted, and when you leave ... you want to go back again!!

Every day, our team cooks delicious home-cooked meals, mixing the "must-have" dishes that always please (burgers, tartars...) with traditional French recipes and regional specialties they know the secret of. Our aim is to offer a seasonal cuisine which is both traditional and modern. We favour local producers who are passionate about their produces. Wines are selected using the prestigious Bettane + Desseauve wine guide and the members of the Mercure Wine Club. We also offer regional wines. To make it easier to taste them, we offer several different glass sizes. It couldn’t be more simple, just choose your wine and the quantity you would like!

Restaurant inside the Casino. Discover a cuisine which will astonish you with its subtle flavours and its original presentation. Much attention is paid to the cuisine, the produce is fresh, and the menu is changed with each season. The restaurant facilities are within a gaming establishment with slot machines, traditional games, and a bar. Admittance is only permitted to adults with an identity document and who are not banned from gaming.

Its setting, traditional by its colors and wooden tables, country for its view of the gardens, even has the appearance of distinguished guinguette with its large sunny terrace open in summer. The Chef’s menu is a sign of this bistro spirit. Back to basics with seasonal produce, worked with passion by local men and women such as Pierre Pecquery's fishmonger "du Léman à l'océan", Simon Michoud's charcuterie and Jean-Claude Cartailler's escargotière de Chevenoz, to name but a few. From the kitchen to the dining room, the conviviality of the Bistrot comes alive and spreads through the brigade, this great family of La Verniaz who work daily with the sole aim of welcoming you with talent and love of the profession. The restaurant offers families high chairs, booster seats and colouring books for younger guests.

Restaurant serving local specialities savoy past and present cooked in a log fire. This restaurant is in an old Savoie house that has been tastefully renovated to exude local charm. It's worth the detour just to see the decor. Christophe serves local specialities that you won't find anywhere else such as farcement, soupe châtrée, courgette and chestnut crème brûlée all cooked on the log fire. Beautiful views of Léman on the terrace.

Restaurant serving Savoyard specialities in a magnificent setting in the Très le Mont Alpine meadows. Departure point for a number of walks/hikes in the Mont Forchat. Warm and friendly atmosphere assured! Open May to October

With the colors of early market produce and local products, Muriel creates new seasonal dishes featuring Bresse poultry, frogs, crayfish... and a host of desserts. Moments of gourmet bliss!

A large-capacity gîte where families, friends, colleagues or associations can get together for a weekend or a week in a warm, quiet and pleasant setting. Our guests have access to 18 large rooms, including 6 with balconies, all of which overlook the mountains and forests of the Jura massif. The Gîte offers a range of different formulas, from self-catering rentals with private use of the gîte, to rooms offered on an overnight basis with breakfast and table d'hôte in the evening. The vast reception room on the first floor is the perfect place to gather for meals, play billiards or table soccer, or enjoy a drink at the bar or in the lounge in front of the fireplace. The fully-equipped professional kitchen offers a wealth of possibilities for preparing unforgettable dining experiences, which continue on the large terrace with its Barnum set up from spring to autumn, where BBQs and aperitifs are a regular feature during the summer months. Our sauna is much appreciated by our sporty guests who want to enjoy a moment of comfort after physical exertion, or who simply want to relax.

In the heart of the Centre de la Bussode, an ideal refuge for hikers looking for an authentic stopover. This refuge offers 3 shared rooms, including 2 rooms for 3 people and 1 dormitory for 6 people. It also includes a fully-equipped communal kitchen, a dining room and sanitary facilities. Beds are equipped with fitted sheets; remember to bring your own duvet. The hut is self-catering.

A warm, authentic guest house ! It is located in the heart of the Valserine valley and the Jura mountains. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a modern, mountain style. Orlane, your host, prepares delicious meals with local flavors and seasonal produce for dinner, upon reservation. Ideally located for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fishing.

In the heart of the Monts Jura with a host of facilities to make your stay as enjoyable as possible! Résidence Les Berlicants offers modern, comfortable, fully-equipped apartments for two to eleven people. In the center of the village of Mijoux, in the immediate vicinity, you'll find hiking trails through forests and alpine pastures, downhill and cross-country ski slopes in winter, and thrilling activities on the Faucille site such as the giant zip line, tobogganing on rails and much more. In the center of Mijoux, an authentic Jura village on the border of the Ain and Jura departments, the Lélex and Les Rousses resorts are within easy reach, offering a wide range of activities!

29/09/2019 > 25/04/2020 Located near Lake Geneva and Switzerland, in the foothills of the Jura mountains facing the Alps, Divonne is an authentic destination for winter holiday escapes, skiing, and hiking… 25/04/2020 > 27/09/2020 Camp at a magnificent wooded site lying between the Jura and Mont Blanc mountains and Lake Geneva. Welcome to the Pays de Gex, at the border of Swiss Romandie. Enjoy the thermal baths at Divonne and the campsite’s swimming pool.

For a couple's getaway, it's the ideal place to relax in peace and quiet. Situated in the heart of a magnificent Jura house, these rooms benefit from a south-easterly exposure, offering sunny, serene views. Ideal for couples seeking intimacy and unique moments, they feature a private relaxation area with sauna and balneotherapy for complete relaxation. This establishment is for adults only.

Valérie and Marie-Flore warmly welcome you to their friendly gîte, ideal for a pleasant, relaxed stay. Stay in a 19th century building, located in a ski resort and at the heart of the Jura mountain range, offering a wide range of outdoor activities in summer and winter. Whether for one night or a longer stay, alone or with friends, you'll enjoy an exceptional natural setting. Every evening, Valérie proposes a menu based on local produce and specialities from elsewhere, with starter, main course, cheese and dessert, booked before 12 noon.

Approved by Jeunesse et Sports, Educ. Nationale, DDAS, affiliated with Ligue de l'enseignement. The center offers courses and activities according to the season: discovery class, snow class, multi-activities. The residence offers free rental of all or part of the premises, which include a professional kitchen, 2 catering rooms, an 80 m2 multi-purpose room, and four adaptable classrooms/activity rooms for educational stays in line with the teacher's/educator's/coach's pedagogical project. The vacation center combines four buildings, linked by corridors that allow you to move around without leaving the building. The accommodation comprises 90 places divided into 29 rooms (2 to 6 places) with shared sanitary facilities, including 2 PMR-accessible rooms with private sanitary facilities. The rooms are close to sanitary facilities equipped with washbasins and individual showers. The ESF can accompany you on mid-mountain hikes, ski tours, bike rides and snowshoe treks. The residence also caters for individuals, with overnight stays for hikers in the Dombes building.

In the heart of the Haute chaîne du Jura, the La Loge refuge welcomes you to an exceptional site! A summer and winter guarded mountain hut at 1436 m altitude, situated on the GR9 and close to the Lélex-Crozet ski area, enjoy an overnight stay, a break or a tasty meal during your getaway to the Crêt de la Neige, hosted by Cathy & Franck. Not far from the Haute Chaîne du Jura Nature Reserve, please respect its regulations.

Since 1820, this hotel has been welcoming you in an idyllic setting, on the port. A calm and bucolic atmosphere in these charming apartments, where the decoration is both refined and cosy. The opulent looking building is known for its warm welcome and setting. With its old sign, stone walls and its overhanging roof, it is as close as you can get to the gates of the medieval town of Yvoire, with its car-free lively streets. The place is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.