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Lac de Chanon walks
The Way of St James from Villards d’Héria to Santiago de Compostela
Visorando member 
1,981.72 km
+32,328 m
-32,713 m
84 days
Very difficult
Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)
Do you want to commune with nature, admire its beauty at the slow pace of walking, walk to get to know yourself better, get back to basics, push yourself: set off on an adventure along the Camino de Santiago. That’s what I’m offering you with this route. I set off from my village in the Jura (the first six stages are not part of the signposted routes of the Camino de Santiago) to reach Santiago de Compostela in Spain, but there’s nothing stopping you from setting off from your own home to join the route at any stage, starting from Le Puy-en-Velay or any other town along the way.
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Villards-d'Héria - Pic d'Oliferne
Visorando member 
23.46 km
+743 m
-601 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)
First stage of the Way of St James. This first stage, starting from Villards-d'Héria, takes you up to higher ground with a superb view of Lake Coiselet and, ultimately, a peak and a castle that are well worth the detour. Indeed, the Pic d’Oliferne towers over the Ain Valley by almost 500 metres and offers a beautiful view, particularly of the Haute-Chaîne du Jura.
Walks near Lac de Chanon
Pic d'Oliferne - Grand Corent
Visorando member 
24.31 km
+366 m
-676 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vescles (Jura)
Second stage of the Way of St James. A route offering beautiful views of Lake Coiselet and Lake Conflans, taking us through a few small hamlets and across woodland.
Les Moussières - Lélex
Tourist office 
19.85 km
+447 m
-702 m
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Les Moussières (Jura)
Open from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions
The third and final stage of the 3-day, 2-night Crêts en combes hiking tour.
Starting from Lélex, this circular route combines the main GTJ route with the suggested alternative via Mijoux and the Col de la Faucille.
The crossing of the Hautes-Combes jurassiennes, the Valserine valley and the ridges of the Haute Chaine du Jura promise breathtaking landscapes. On one side, the view overlooks the ridges, on the other, it overlooks Lake Geneva and the Alps. In the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and partly in the Haute Chaîne Nature Reserve, the hike takes place in a preserved natural area.
The trail is marked with GR® (red and white) signs.
Bellecombe - Mijoux
Tourist office 14.57 km
+203 m
-473 m
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bellecombe (Jura)
Accessible from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
From Bellecombe to Mijoux via the Haute Chaîne: second stage of the four-day "La Valserine enchanteresse" hiking tour.
From the enchanting Valserine to the summit of the Jura, this route between the high plateaus and ridges of the Jura offers magical panoramic views of the Alps from the Jura mountain range. A route combining mystery, magic and discovery...
Giron - Lélex
Tourist office 
19.93 km
+484 m
-608 m
7h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Giron (Ain)
Accessible from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
Third stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. The route climbs gradually towards the Plateau de Retord, with a view of the remaining path and, in good weather, a panorama of the Alps. The stage then crosses Giron (1,000 m), the highest commune in the Ain, before reaching Lélex and ending at the Pertes de la Valserine.
From Le Manon to Saint-Claude
Visorando member 
17.40 km
+328 m
-1,045 m
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Septmoncel (Jura)
Sixteenth stage of the Échappée Jurassienne. For this last stage, you will reach Septmoncel before beginning a long descent along the Chemin des Moines to the Gorges du Flumen. Walking along the Flumen, Grosdar and Tacon rivers, you will arrive at Saint-Claude, nestled in the Jura Mountains at the confluence of the Bienne and Tacon rivers.
Saint-Claude is not only the capital of briar pipes: heir to a long tradition of craftsmanship, the town has built a reputation for woodturning and diamond and gemstone cutting. Tucked away at the bottom of its valley, the town stands out for its rugged natural environment and unique heritage attractions, such as Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Pipe and Diamond Museum, Le Monde des Automates and the Abbey Museum, a hub for lovers of modern art.