Jura Trail (Switzerland)

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A pleasant route for exploring the canton of Jura. This five-day itinerary will take you through the canton's three districts: Delémont, Porrentruy and the Franches Montagnes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 98.87 km
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    Average duration: 5 days 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 2,746 m
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    Descent: - 2,170 m
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    Highest point: 1,036 m
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    Lowest point: 410 m

Photos

Plain de Saigne
Plain Saigne
La Combe
Combe de Tabeillon

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    Delémont - Lucelle Petit Kohlberg

    Delémont - Lucelle Petit Kohlberg

    ↔21.52 km ↗719 m ↘441 m
    This first stage of the Chemin du Jura begins in Delémont, the capital of the Canton of Jura. You will cross this pretty medieval town. A forest path will take you to a plateau offering a view of the Jura mountain range. Before descending to Lake Lucelle, you can enjoy another panoramic view at the Grande Roche. The village of Lucelle in Switzerland no longer has any accommodation, so you will make a short detour into Alsace, to the commune of Lucelle in France, where you can stay at the Auberge du Petit Kolhberg.
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  2. 2
    Lucelle Petit Kohlberg - Porrentruy

    Lucelle Petit Kohlberg - Porrentruy

    ↔21.52 km ↗295 m ↘539 m
    This second stage begins in France and rejoins the Jura trail at the Ébourbettes farm. You will walk along a border path and, at Roc au Corbeau, enjoy a view of Alsace. Until Vendlincourt, you will walk through alternating pastures and wooded areas. Before arriving in Porrentruy, you will enjoy an open-air exhibition of wooden animal sculptures. Don't miss a visit to the historic town of Porrentruy and its castle.
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  3. 3
    Porrentruy - Saint-Ursanne

    Porrentruy - Saint-Ursanne

    ↔17.04 km ↗589 m ↘583 m
    During this third stage, you will cross the historic town of Porrentruy. As you leave the town, the path runs along the edge of the woods before starting the climb to the Chalet des Chainions (Chalet des Amis de la Nature). The route then continues along a ridge before descending towards the hamlet of Seleute. As you approach Saint-Ursanne, you can admire the Clos du Doubs and its rocky massifs. You will enter the historic town of Saint-Ursanne through the Porte Saint-Paul.
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  4. 4
    Saint-Ursanne - Glovelier

    Saint-Ursanne - Glovelier

    ↔17.31 km ↗614 m ↘547 m
    During this fourth stage, you will walk along the banks of the Doubs to Tariche. You will cross the Doubs on a self-service boat. Then you will follow a ridge overlooking the Delémont valley and the Doubs. You will take the very pleasant Combe du Bé to reach Glovelier.
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    Glovelier - Saignelégier

    Glovelier - Saignelégier

    ↔21.42 km ↗575 m ↘92 m
    This last stage will take you to the capital of the Franches-Montagnes district, renowned for its horse breed. On leaving Glovelier, you will cross the Combe Tabeillon nature reserve. You will pass several small lakes, including the pleasant Plain de Saigne. You will cross the village of Montfaucon, built on a ridge. You will cross pastures where many horses graze before arriving in Saignelégier.
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Notes

This route crosses the canton of Jura. See route No. 31.
Preparation
A 5-day itinerary should be planned in advance.
Experience has shown that it is a good idea to check the availability of accommodation, especially in popular areas and, above all, in places where there are no alternative options.

  • Lucelle: no more accommodation in Switzerland, you have to cross the border and opt for the Petit Kohlberg hotel (Haut-Rhin).
  • Saint Ursanne: very busy at weekends.
  • Glovelier: only one hotel.

Yellow signposting: Chemin du Jura Vignette No. 31. Excellent signposting with numerous signs throughout the route.
Equipment: good walking shoes, warm clothing and sun protection.
Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Météo blue.
Alpine pastures: you will cross numerous alpine pastures; farmers are very cooperative with hikers. Please respect the paths that cross their property. Don't forget to close gates behind you.
Please note that Switzerland is not in the EU. Mobile data is charged at prohibitive rates. It is advisable to download offline maps via Wi-Fi before each stage.
Canton of Jura: the official language is French.

Hike completed by the author from 17 to 21 May 2023.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

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