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Lac de Coiselet walks
On the heights of Chancia
Visorando Member
6.08 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,699 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chancia (Jura)
The village of Chancia, dating back to Roman times, stretches lazily along the lake formed by the junction of the Bienne and Ain rivers and the Coiselet reservoir.
Here, everything encourages relaxation.
On this route through the hills above Chancia, you will be enchanted by this little corner of paradise.
Tour of the Montagne d'Émondeaux
14.63 mi
+2,884 ft
-2,881 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Samognat (Ain)
Starting from the Coiselet dam, I suggest a good route around the Montagne d’Émondeau leading to Dortan. The route takes place mainly in a wooded area interspersed with some lovely scenery. The route is generally easy and the main difficulty is its length.Three alternative routes are available.
Walks near Lac de Coiselet
Pic d'Oliferne - Grand Corent
15.10 mi
+1,201 ft
-2,218 ft
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.
Villards-d'Héria - Pic d'Oliferne
14.58 mi
+2,438 ft
-1,972 ft
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.
The Way of St James from Villards d’Héria to Santiago de Compostela
1,231.39 mi
+106,063 ft
-107,326 ft
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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Giron - Lélex
Tourist office
12.38 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,995 ft
7h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Giron (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
Third stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. From the Roche Fauconnière viewpoint and its panoramic view of the Cirque d'Orvaz, the trail leads to the Lion marker, a historic landmark of the Franco-Comtois border in the 17th century and a key site of the Resistance. It is here that the GR® de Pays crosses the Grande Traversée du Jura and the GR® 5, before a long, gentle descent towards Lélex, a ski resort nestled in the Valserine valley.
La Borne au Lion - Refuge de la Loge
6.86 mi
+2,060 ft
-1,617 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Pesse (Jura)
Open from 1 April to 30 November (subject to there being no snow)
First stage of the Grande Traversée du Jura walking route: from La Borne au Lion to Culoz, in 6 days.
The GTJ links Mandeure (Doubs) to Culoz (Ain) in 15 to 20 days, crossing the Jura Mountains and the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. The route proposed here corresponds to the second half of the itinerary.
The route winds through the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve: a protected area to be explored with respect.
Part of the route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve.
Dogs and tent camping are prohibited.
Please respect these rules to help preserve this exceptional environment.
Grande Traversée du Jura: from La Borne au Lion to Culoz
62.92 mi
+11,896 ft
-15,417 ft
6 days
Very difficult
Departure from La Pesse (Jura)
The GTJ runs through the Jura Mountains from Mandeure (Doubs) to Culoz (Ain), crossing the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and offering a detour into Switzerland. The route suggested here covers the second half of the itinerary.
Opened in 2004, the GTJ follows the GR®5, GR®9 and GR® de Pays trails for 400 km. Winding along ridges, skirting lakes and emerging from forests, this is a route accessible to most people, with no particular difficulty. It can be tackled as a 2–3-day trip for families, or as the full 15–20-day route.
The route winds through the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve: a protected area to be explored with respect.