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Montcusel walks
Tour de la Barme starting from Montcusel
Visorando Member
11.24 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,703 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montcusel (Jura)
A walk crossing the Bienne valley to the slopes of the Ain valley.
Lake Chanon starting from Chancia
14.53 mi
+2,654 ft
-2,651 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chancia (Jura)
The aim is to complete a good, almost circular route across the plateaus around Montcusel and Chanon.The starting point is in Chancia: the main difficulty is the distance covered (at most, there is a short steep climb towards Lake Chanon). Along the way, there are some lovely views.
On the heights of Chancia
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, has its old houses stretching lazily along the lake formed by the confluence of the Bienne and the Ain rivers and the Coiselet reservoir.Here, everything invites you to relax.On this walk through the hills above Chancia, you’ll be enchanted by this little corner of paradise.
From Chancia to Montcusel in a loop
7.31 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,588 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chancia (Jura)
From Chancia, I suggest you return to Montcusel via a pretty loop trail: first, you follow the Bienne River at a distance, then you climb a few hills with beautiful views, especially towards Lac de Coiselet.
Molard de Netru from Chancia
1.94 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chancia (Jura)
I suggest a short hike (about 1 hour) from Chancia to the small summit of Molard de Netru (491 m). There are some beautiful views to discover.
Route de la Pierre qui Vire in Dortan
5.47 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,453 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Dortan (Ain)
The aim of the hike is to complete a circular route overlooking the village of Dortan and Lake Coiselet. There are many beautiful viewpoints along the way.
From Lac de Coiselet to Pic d'Oliferne
7.14 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,755 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Condes (Jura)
I suggest a circular route, with some lovely views, taking you to the Pic d’Oliferne from Lac de Coiselet (Condes).There are no major difficulties to be encountered. At most, there are a few sections where caution is advised if the ground is slippery (see below).
Circular route between Lavancia and Sièges via the Belvédère des Roches
7.21 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,919 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lavancia-Epercy (Jura)
I suggest you try a simple but enjoyable walk starting from Lavancia, which mainly follows a path through the woodland: the route leads to a lovely viewpoint and then returns via the hamlet of Sièges, with limited difficulty (a slightly exposed section near a cliff, plus a few sections with steep or very steep slopes).
On the heights of Dortan
Association / Club / Walk leader
10.47 mi
+2,375 ft
-2,362 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Dortan (Ain)
A beautiful, challenging hike starting from Dortan, with numerous viewpoints and waterfalls.
La Pierre-qui-Vire and the Combe waterfall
4.78 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,204 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dortan (Ain)
Starting from the workers' village of Dortan, this walk takes you through the Bois de Chatelard forest to the Pierre-qui-Vire and its rocky promontory overlooking Lac de Coiselet.
Then, in the intimacy of a rocky cirque at the end of a shady valley, you will discover the waterfall of the Ruisseau de Maissiat, which has been building a pyramid of tufa for thousands of years.
Jeurre – Montcusel circular loop
10.61 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,572 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Jeurre (Jura)
The first 5 kilometres of this route follow the River Bienne and are relatively flat.
A good warm-up before tackling the steep climb to the hang-gliding launch site, which offers lovely views over Lake Coiselet. The descent via Grand Serve is gentler than the climb and allows you to make your way back to the car at a leisurely pace.
The Pic d'Oliferne
4.32 mi
+853 ft
-850 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vescles (Jura)
Interesting viewpoint offering views of the Ain valley (Vouglans Dam, the Haut Jura mountain range and Mont Blanc in good weather).
The ruins of Oliferne Castle are now of considerable interest following restoration work carried out by volunteers.
Pic d'Oliferne via the ridge trails
4.96 mi
+948 ft
-978 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vescles (Jura)
Discover Oliferne Castle via the ridge paths.
Forget the wide, uninteresting track and enjoy the pleasant paths and panoramic views, where it is practically impossible to go wrong if you follow the yellow markings.
Please note: some areas require extra attention when walking with children.
7 tales along the way: ‘The Learned Lizards’
1.27 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Lect (Jura)
Welcome to the fantasy world of the Southern Jura.
On this “7 Tales on a Walk” trail, enjoy this short, story-filled walk with your family and immerse yourselves in the tale of the Learned Lizards.
The starting point is marked by an entrance gate in the shape of a giant book, on which is written the type of object you’ll need to look for and follow throughout the trail.
Step through this door to enter a world steeped in mystery.
From Jeurre to Saint-Romain de Roche (circular)
9.40 mi
+1,811 ft
-1,821 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Jeurre (Jura)
Starting from the village of Jeurre, I suggest a hike that partly follows a circular route to reach Saint-Romain-de-Roche.After a short detour to the Grotte de Nerbier, the route follows the course of the Bienne from a distance, then climbs slightly onto the plateau between Petit Châtel and Saint-Romain-de-Roche via a few winding paths.
Circular route south of Lake Vouglans
9.38 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,296 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lect (Jura)
A circular walk, mainly through forest, overlooking the southern part of Lake Vouglans with beautiful views of the lake, a horseshoe bend in the River Ain and the dam.
The round of viewpoints in Martigna
8.61 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Martigna (Jura)
A circular route starting from Martigna and passing by four viewpoints overlooking the lakes of Chanon and Vouglans.From the top of their cliffs, the viewpoints invite us to contemplate the lush greenery and the reflections or sunsets on these lakes.