Mirebel walks

A lovely walk with some great single-track trails through the woods to really enjoy yourself, with plenty to see (huts, the An well, the Youto, the little castle...).

This balcony trail offers breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of the largest natural lake in the Jura. Surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers, the lake is an invitation to linger and discover the secrets of the woods...

A pleasant walk to do in a day. The trail runs either along the lake, overlooking it or along the edge of the rocks, with numerous viewpoints.

A pleasant walk to do in a day. The trail runs either along the lake, overlooking it or along the edge of the rocks with viewpoints.

Tenth stage of the Échappée Jurassienne. For this stage starting from Châtillon, you will head towards the largest natural lake in the Jura: the magnificent Lac de Chalain. A true blue jewel surrounded by limestone rocks, the lake can be seen in all its splendour from the plateau, offering breathtaking panoramic views. You will then walk through stunning natural landscapes before reaching Menétrux-en-Joux, located near the famous Hérisson waterfalls. An adventure where every step will reveal enchanting and varied scenery!

Lake Chalain, nestled in a valley flanked by high cliffs, is the largest in the Jura. After a walk through rural valleys offering beautiful views of Lake Chambly and the Jura mountains, you will walk along the cliffs overlooking its turquoise waters.

Discover one of the most beautiful natural sites and one of the prettiest villages in the Franche-Comté.

All the ingredients for a wonderful hike, and what makes the Jura so special, are here: recesses, viewpoints, caves, waterfalls and unspoilt nature.

Discover the Baume-les-Messieurs valley, a family hike offering beautiful views from the viewpoints along the route, culminating in a visit to the Baume caves. Also worth seeing is the Tuffes waterfall.

Discover the dry stone architecture: piles of stone gathered from fields and the huts built within them. Primarily functional, they met the needs of farmers in the19th century. This trail will give you an understanding of how dry stone was used: stones extracted from agricultural land and arranged without any binding material. This rural heritage is linked to large-scale land clearing and the development of tools in the industrial era, with each hut featuring unique architecture. Be attentive, they encourage discovery, take your time, observe them carefully and distinguish their particularities. During your walk, please remember that the land is private. Not all of the huts, even those visible from the path, are accessible. Please respect the owners' wishes.

Eighth stage of the Échappée Jurassienne. This iconic stage gets off to a great start. From the bottom of the Blois-sur-Seille valley, you will climb back up to the plateau to reach the small village of Granges-sur-Baume, which overlooks the most beautiful valley in the Jura. From the Belvédère de Granges-sur-Baume, you will have a bird's eye view of the Baume-les-Messieurs valley and, after a steep descent, you will arrive in one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".Dominated by vertiginous cliffs, Baume-les-Messieurs, home to a 9th-century Cluniac abbey, nestles in the middle of three secluded valleys typical of the Jura landscape.As you follow the Dard river upstream, you will discover one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Jura, the tufa waterfall of Baume-les-Messieurs, and, a little further on, the spectacular Baume caves.After another climb up to the plateau via the Crançot ladders and a walk through the Perrigny forest, you will end this stage not far from Lons-le-Saunier.

Le Fied, Fay-en-Montagne and Picarreau: three villages in the Jura on the first Jura plateau. These three villages on the heights of Poligny are brought together here for a nature walk exploring the shared natural environment that surrounds them. This natural environment consists of the meadows lining the paths, sometimes bordered by very old dry-stone walls, typical of the region.

This circular offers no difficulties other than its length and features varied landscapes. The hike is divided into three parts: a gentle climb to the gently sloping plateau; a nearly flat walk around the cliffs; and a descent back down.

This route will give you an overview of these great glacial valleys of the Jura.

This lovely, easy walk will take you to the Conliège hermitage and then, via forest paths, to various viewpoints overlooking Lons-le-Saunier and the Revigny valley. The return journey follows the greenway and passes through various viaducts and tunnels (including the famous 100-Step Tunnel, which you can choose to visit and walk through on the way there and back).

Perched on the cliffs of Revermont, Château-Chalon, dear to the heart of writer Bernard Clavel, watches over the Jura vineyards. This village offers magnificent views of the vineyards and nearby valleys, and you will enjoy strolling among the old houses. Return via a Roman road and the Tuquière viewpoint with its cabordes (stone shelters).

Hike around Château-Chalon

Magnificent waterfalls, among the most impressive in the Jura, whose reputation is well established. This walk leads to the foot of the torrent, which you follow to the summit, near the waterfalls and caves. It forms a loop, returning alongside the ridges, in the shade of a lush forest.

Pleasant paths through clearings and forests to explore these historic sites. Various information boards recount the significance and eventful history of these two castles. Depending on the season, various views open up through the vegetation, particularly to the east. 

Discover Frontenay and Passenans via the hazelnut grove at Château de la Sauge. Along the way, you can explore Château de Frontenay and its chapel.