Lemuy walks

A lovely forest walk in the Joux State Forest, taking you through part of one of France’s most beautiful spruce forests. From the outskirts of Lemuy, you’ll reach the meadows of Villers-sous-Chalamont, then the source of the Roche at the foot of the viewpoint, followed by the source of the Ruisseau de Montorge and its picturesque setting with a waterfall emerging from an imposing cirque. Beautiful forest tracks and a lovely path will take you back to your car park. To make the most of the rocky and rugged landscapes around both springs, it’s best to do this walk after a spell of rain so you can admire the waterfalls. In winter, when temperatures drop below freezing, ice will glisten all over the rocks and form magnificent stalactites along the cliff face, making this site even more spectacular.

This short, easy circular walk will take you from the hamlet of l’Entrepôt (Dournon) to Sainte-Anne and the famous Pont du Diable, which you can even admire from the bank of the Ruisseau de Château Renaud – the stream it spans – whilst following the small path leading to it. Before that, you’ll have passed through the quaint little village of Sainte-Anne with its street signs written in two languages: French and Arpitan, the local dialect. The return journey takes you through the lovely Chalème Forest with its beautiful forest lanes.

A hike entirely through the forest, alternating between forest roads and footpaths, traversing this vast forest massif. Several designated viewing points offer views of the Jura mountain range or, on the other side of the forest, the Poupet and the entire plateau. A superb site at the start with an arboretum and historical information about the area.

A lovely loop along beautiful paths, discovering the Pont du Diable, the Creux Billard, the Grotte Sarrazine, the Source and the Cascade du Lison. At the start of this beautiful walk, you'll cross the protected natural area of the marl pits and the Bois de Château-Renaud stream. Then head for Crouzet-Migette to reach the Source du Lison site, with a steep descent into the Combe Fagot. Before arriving at the site, you'll passthe Gros Chêne, presumed to be 300 years old, with a circumference of 5.5 m, an imposing sight. On arrival at the site: a return trip to the Creux Billard (unfortunately the Source path is off-limits), then a break at the Cascade du Lison, and a return trip to the Grotte Sarrazine (headlamp required). Then back along the Lison, a nice rest before a steep climb to Crouzet-Migette.

A lovely walk starting from Geraise that will take you through the Vaux valley, from the ridges on the way out and along the valley floor on the way back. The viewpoints along the route offer beautiful views of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne and the head of the Lison valley.

This easy walk, which takes place almost entirely in the forest, will take you through magnificent fir forests and beautiful deciduous woodlands. You’ll also enjoy lovely views of the iconic Mont Poupet, and, in the opposite direction, of Mont Rivel and the Haut Jura mountain range. You’ll also pass through beautiful fields of sharp limestone pavement, typical of the region.

You will walk along a beautiful ridge line to discover, from several viewpoints, Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne nestled in the natural setting of the reculée, topped by Mont Mahoux, the rocks of the Vieux-Château at the foot of which the Lison river rises. Return via the charming leat of Vaux and the16th-century statue of Saint Christopher.

This circular route around Chalamont takes you on a journey of discovery to a remarkable historical site: the ancient Chalamont Passage, where the ruts carved into the rock are a reminder of the carts of yesteryear. The route alternates between forest paths, wilder trails and clearings offering beautiful views of Mont Poupet, the valley and the Boujailles plateau.

From Crouzet, you will climb up to the remains of one of the largest strongholds of the Chalon family, which are actually quite sparse. Blame Louis XIV, who destroyed a large part of our heritage in revenge! However, your efforts will be rewarded by the splendid view of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, nestled in the natural setting of its remote valley, by the pretty Saint-Thiébaud church and by the bold and supernatural bridge spanning the Diable waterfall.

Straddling the municipalities of Boujailles and Villers-sous-Chalamont, this trail will take you to the Chalamont Pass, a former toll station on the ancient road leading from northern Italy to Flanders.

A short walk on the heights of Fort Saint-André to discover the exceptional natural site of Salins-les-Bains, protected by its two old forts.

This circular loop climbs up to Fort Belin, where you can enjoy a majestic view of Salins-les-Bains to the north and the green hills of the Jura to the south, before crossing the charming village of Clucy and descending via the Roman road at the foot of Mont Poupet.

This circular route allows you to see both forts and the town of Salins from two different angles. The Roman Way is an excuse to get closer to Mont Poupet and increase the elevation. However, the great advantage of this walk is that it is shaded by trees, which is very practical in summer.

Fourth stage of the Échappée Jurassienne. Right from the start of this stage, things get serious with a demanding route punctuated by steep ascents and descents in the limestone massif of Revermont. Then, through undergrowth, pastures and picturesque viewpoints, the second part of the route reveals itself to be full of charm and tranquillity, offering a perfect transition before reaching Montigny-les-Arsures, a superb wine-growing village where the vineyards come into view. A few more kilometres will take you to Arbois, the capital of Jura wines. Louis Pasteur had his family home here, which is still open to visitors. This colourful town is full of Jura wine tasting cellars and great places to eat for food lovers.

Climb to the highest point of the extreme Jura at 851 m, with 360° views of the plains and mountains of the Jura and, on a clear day, even Mont Blanc. Set off from Salins-les-Bains on the banks of the Furieuse, long known for its salt mining. A scenic and slightly challenging hike without any major difficulties.

Starting from Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, pass by the Old Castle, Sainte-Anne, the Devil's Bridge and the Montmahoux viewpoint

Discover the charm of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne and its old houses, nestled in the natural setting of the remote valley, its Taillanderie. Then there is the Lison, mystical and wild at the foot of a vertiginous rocky cirque, after a tortuous underground journey, gushing forth in the blue-green plume of its never-ending waterfall, the wild cathedral of the Sarrazine cave, the Creux Billard and finally the belvedere of the Vieux Château.

An easy circular walk through the Levier State Forest. The route runs almost entirely through woodland on a variety of paths. After taking in the views of Hyoche, you can take a short break at the Brassecouche Spring, sitting at a picnic table by the old railway halt. At the end of the walk, after seeing the gigantic ‘Épicéas du Roi de Rome’ spruce trees, you’ll follow a botanical trail and, on your return to the car park, you can enjoy a relaxing break at one of the many tables and benches situated around the wildlife park at the Maison Forestière du Rondé.

Walk in the Fresse State Forest along forest tracks, footpaths and tarmac roads.

To warm up, the Belvédère de Montmahoux, at an altitude of 828 metres, offers an exceptional view of the Jura Mountains, with the silhouette of Mont Blanc standing out on the horizon. Then, descending through beautiful beech forests towards Nans and its old houses, you will enjoy beautiful views of the wild cathedral of the Grotte Sarrazine. And, after a detour to the Verneau waterfall, return via the Belvédère des Feuilles viewpoint to the meanders and cliffs of the Lison Valley.