Pratz walks

Ferme du Crime - Lake Antre

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Ferme du crime - lac d'Antre

Departure from Pratz (Jura)

Walk in the forest with a view of Lake Antre and the Jura Mountains

The Scia viewpoint

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Le belvédère de la Scia

Departure from Pratz (Jura)

Head off to explore the Scia viewpoint. At an altitude of 800m, this remarkable natural site offers views across the entire Lizon Plateau near the Annuelle Forest (GR® trail). It is equipped with an orientation table and picnic facilities. Then head to another natural site: Lac d’Antre.

Circular route around Ponthoux starting from Lison

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Boucle autour de Ponthoux en partant de Lison

Departure from Lavans-lès-Saint-Claude (Jura)

This long route, starting from Le Lison and best undertaken in good weather, will take you all the way to Avignon-les-Saint-Claude, walking over the "Tête du Gaulois" which overlooks the Plan d'Acier industrial estate.On the way back, you can admire the Lison hillsides from the Ponthoux viewpoint and cool off in the Lison Gorges.

Circular walk from the Chancia viewpoint via Vouglans, Nezan and Jeurre

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Boucle du Belvédère de Chancia par Vouglans, Nezan et Jeurre

Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)

Set against a dreamlike backdrop, between Lakes Vouglans and Coiselet, lies the climb to the Chancia viewpoint.This challenging route, exceptional for its elevation gain and technical trails, will take you along Lake Vouglans and above Lake Coiselet.Feel free to catch your breath at the viewpoint, which offers a magnificent view over the Ain Valley, before tackling the climbs.

Lake Antre viewpoint

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Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)

An easy hike around Villards-d'Héria with superb views of Lake Antre, the town of Moirans-en-Montagne and Lake Vouglans.Please note that access is currently prohibited: following a landslide, access to the Lac d'Antre viewpoint is prohibited until further notice. From point (2), go directly to point (4). Please note: there has been a forest fire between points (4) and (7) since 17/08/2025 at 7 p.m. Do not attempt this route

From Jeurre to Saint-Romain de Roche (circular)

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De Jeurre à Saint-Romain de Roche en boucle

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 at a distance, then climbs slightly onto the plateau between Petit Châtel and Saint-Romain-de-Roche via a few winding paths.

Lac d'Antre, its disappearance and the resurgence of the Héria

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Le Lac d'Antre, sa perte et la résurgence de l'Héria

Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)

Around Lac d'Antre, its sinkhole and the resurgence of the Héria, one of the most important sanctuaries in Gaul was established between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD. It is through the cult of water that I invite you to discover the ancient city of Antre, its Gallo-Roman remains, its resurgences and its cliff perched 962 m above the lake, Please note: due to bad weather and tree-felling work around Lake Antre, access around the lake and to the Belvédère is prohibited. When facing Lake Antre, you must head for points (3) and (6) and avoid points (1), (2), (4) and (5).

Northern part of Lake Vouglans

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Partie Nord du Lac de Vouglans

Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)

How beautiful France is if you take the time to look...On this route around the northern part of Lake Vouglans, with short, fairly steep climbs and descents as well as long, gentle climbs through the forest, you’ll have the chance to appreciate just how beautiful France is, thanks to the stunning Jura landscapes surrounding Lake Vouglans.This route is quite demanding physically but not overly technical. If you can, do this route on an e-MTB.

Circular autumn loop starting from Villards d'Héria

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Boucle d'automne au départ de Villards d'Héria

Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)

It’s a strange sight: this empty harbour, almost dry, with its stranded jetties and exposed tree roots. The low water level of Lake Vouglans means you can walk with dry feet or cycle along the banks through a somewhat lunar landscape, where the water usually lies.This mountain bike route, best enjoyed in October, will reveal a different side to Lake Vouglans, its harbour and its surroundings, adorned in their most beautiful autumn colours.

Circular route of the 4 viewpoints in Moirans-en-Montagne

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Boucle des 4 belvédères de Moirans-en-Montagne

Departure from Villards-d'Héria (Jura)

A route through the hills, with stunning views of the surroundings of Moirans-en-Montagne. Sections across the Jura mountains, with clear views, interspersed with sections through the undergrowth and amongst boulders. A very varied, fairly challenging hike.

The Way of St James from Villards d’Héria to Santiago de Compostela

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Le chemin de Compostelle de Villards d’Héria à Santiago de Compostela

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. .

Villards-d'Héria - Pic d'Oliferne

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Villards-d'Héria - Pic d'Oliferne

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 round of viewpoints in Martigna

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La ronde des belvédères à Martigna

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.

Savoir-faire Trail

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Sentier des savoir-faire

Departure from Ravilloles (Jura)

The Sentier des savoir-faire is a walk where you use your hands! Stroll along with your nose in the air and your mind alert on this unusual trail. You’ll uncover the mysteries of the Jura artisans’ skills and gain a deeper appreciation of the values associated with them.

Opposite the La Sourde viewpoint, there is the Echo

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En face du belvédère de la Sourde, il y a de l'Écho

Departure from Ravilloles (Jura)

A route for the eyes but also for the ears. No fewer than three viewpoints with superb views of the villages of Ravilloles and Leschères, and to top it all off, one of the most beautiful acoustic sites in the Haut-Jura, where you can discover the pleasure of listening intently during this walk. PLEASE NOTE:The GR®9is closed to all traffic, including pedestrians, from 15 July to 15 December 2020 due to forestry work between "sur la côte" (9) and "sur le château" (1).

Circular route south of Lake Vouglans

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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.

Crêtes du Mont Chabot à partir de Saint-Claude

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Crêtes du Mont Chabot à partir de Saint-Claude

Departure from Saint-Claude (Jura)

Le Mont Chabot est une des montagnes-phare dominant la ville de Saint-Claude.Il s'agira d'accéder à sa crête en empruntant un parcours en boucle partielle permettant de visualiser de superbes points de vues sur la ville et les alentours. La randonnée est assez courte, mais attention certains passages sont relativement raides et peuvent s’avérer glissants.Attention : le parcours présenté en 2016 vient d'être partiellement remanié (lire § Infos pratiques).

Route of Mont Bayard starting from Saint-Claude

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Circuit du Mont Bayard au départ de Saint-Claude

Departure from Saint-Claude (Jura)

Starting from Saint-Claude, this is a short hike in terms of distance but quite challenging during the climb up Mont Bayard. Walking poles are recommended in wet conditions.

Cuchet viewpoint

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Belvédère du Cuchet

Departure from Choux (Jura)

This moderately difficult walk will take you through unspoilt countryside and offer a unique view from the Cuchet viewpoint.In autumn, the colours are stunning...

From the Regardoir viewpoint to the Roche aux Corneilles viewpoint

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Du belvédère du Regardoir au belvédère de la Roche aux Corneilles

Departure from Moirans-en-Montagne (Jura)

The view from the lookout point is always impressive. Along this trail, you will overlook the beautiful landscapes of Lake Vouglans, observe its colourful surroundings and contemplate its wooded shores, remarkably preserved from unsightly urban development. This route is also suitable for trail runners.

Queue de Cheval Waterfall

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Cascade de la Queue de Cheval

Departure from Saint-Claude (Jura)

A pleasant little outing to discover this waterfall, which cascades down a sixty-metre drop in two stages. These drops, each around thirty metres high, are spectacular when it has rained. This is therefore an outing to do after a period of rain if you want to enjoy the scenery offered by one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Haut-Jura.

La Vouivre and Pissevieille waterfalls, circular tour

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Departure from Saint-Claude (Jura)

A circular hike above Saint-Claude that takes you to the Cascade de la Vouivre waterfall, the Belvédère de Cinquétral viewpoint offering superb views of the Bienne valley and the Haut-Jura, and finally the Cascade de Pissevieille waterfall. It is best to do this hike when the snow has melted or after rain to get the most out of the waterfalls, but in this case, the use of walking poles is strongly recommended. Similarly, the climb to the Belvédère de Cinquétral is reserved for experienced walkers.

Around the Fyète

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Autour du Fyète

Departure from Crenans (Jura)

In the Jura, the forest covers most of the region. This forest-themed walk is a great opportunity to soak up the atmosphere. Along the route, there are several lovely views, such as the path to the Fyète well—a geological feature typical of karst landscapes—as well as fountains, wash houses and a bread oven.

The Gorges de l'Abîme, the Crêt Pourri and the hamlet of Vaucluse

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Les Gorges de l'Abîme, le Crêt Pourri et le hameau de Vaucluse

Departure from Saint-Claude (Jura)

This circular route will allow you to discover some aspects of the Jura around the town of Saint-Claude. From the Gorges de l'Abîme, you will take a path towards Crêt Pourri, then after crossing a few slopes, you will reach a plateau. On the way back, you will admire the charming hamlet of Vaucluse. 31/01/2024: Route modified following a municipal decree prohibiting access to the Gorges de l'Abîme, see practical information.

From Saint-Claude to Septmoncel via the Chemin des Cascades

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De Saint-Claude à Septmoncel via le Chemin des Cascades

Departure from Saint-Claude (Jura)

This hike takes you to the Queue d'Âne and Queue de Cheval waterfalls, then climbs a little to the Septmoncel area, via a good circular route that is a little physically demanding at times.Please note that some sections can be tricky due to wet ground, particularly the section between (9) and (10), which is quite steep.

Overhangs of the Bienne Valley – Longchaumois Plateau

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Surplombs de la vallée de la Bienne - Plateau de Longchaumois

Departure from Saint-Claude (Jura)

This hike (which is somewhat demanding) aims to take in a varied route at different altitudes in the Bienne Valley to the north of Saint-Claude, as well as on the plateau overlooking it around Longchaumois. The route is mostly circular, passing close to two waterfalls and a cave.

Your dream of a winter adventure is within reach, in Les Crozets

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Votre rêve d'épopée blanche est à portée de main, aux Crozets

Departure from Les Crozets (Jura)

Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the Jura offers the chance to explore vast, pristine white landscapes. These activities provide unforgettable experiences in the heart of nature. So don’t wait any longer – if there’s snow, get your gear and gloves ready and set off to explore the snow-covered expanses of the Jura mountains.A short circular hike, easy to do on skis or snowshoes, through varied landscapes and in a wild setting.

Lake Chanon starting from Chancia

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Le Lac de Chanon au départ de Chancia

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

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Sur les hauteurs de Chancia

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.

7 tales on a walk: The sneezing elves

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7 contes en balade: Les lutins enrhumés

Departure from Les Crozets (Jura)

Set off on an adventure along the paths in the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, the Jura Sud region, the Land of Children.Perfect for families (even with small children without a pushchair).Some walks are games, others are treasure hunts, and some are tales to be lived out like adventures.The walk immerses children in an original story with clues to find and surprises.

Route de la Pierre qui Vire in Dortan

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Circuit de la Pierre qui Vire à Dortan

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.

The Couloirs circuit starting from Les Bouchoux

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Le circuit des couloirs au départ des Bouchoux

Departure from Les Bouchoux (Jura)

A short hike from the village of Les Bouchoux, which allows you to gain some height to see the surrounding area and take a short detour to a superb waterfall.

On the heights of Dortan

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Sur les hauteurs de Dortan

Departure from Dortan (Ain)

A beautiful, challenging hike starting from Dortan, with numerous viewpoints and waterfalls.

La Pierre-qui-Vire and the Combe waterfall

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La Pierre-qui-Vire et la cascade de la Combe

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.

The Belvédère des Bourlaches viewpoint in the Vaucluse forest

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Le Belvédère des Bourlaches dans la forêt de Vaucluse

Departure from Onoz (Jura)

The view from the viewpoint is always impressive. On this route, you will overlook the beautiful landscapes of Lake Vouglans, observe its changing colours and contemplate its wooded shores, remarkably preserved from any unsightly urban development.

Regardoir and Roche aux Corneilles viewpoints

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Belvédères du Regardoir et de la Roche aux Corneilles

Departure from Maisod (Jura)

Hike to the Belvédère du Regardoir, passing through the forest along paths and trails, then return via the Belvédère de la Roche aux Corneilles on theGR®9. Beautiful views of Lake Vouglans, as well as lovely sections through the forest with moss-covered trees.

The path to Maisod Castle

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Le chemin du château de Maisod

Departure from Maisod (Jura)

Under the pine trees, immerse yourself in a Mediterranean atmosphere and marvel at the turquoise waters of Lake Vouglans stretching as far as the eye can see. Let the grains of sand covering the beaches caress your skin. The only thing missing from this picture is the taste of salt on your lips to make you believe in this unlikely little sea in the mountains. This easy walk from the port of La Mercantine will take you to Maisod Castle and along Lake Vouglans

La Pesse Roches d'Orvaz

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La Pesse Roches d'Orvaz

Departure from La Pesse (Jura)

A pleasant route in the Haut-Jura, by mountain bike or on foot through pastures and forests with a panoramic view of the Roches d’Orvaz.

7 tales on a walk: the lost mermaid

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7 contes en balade: la Sirène égarée

Departure from Maisod (Jura)

Welcome to the imaginary land of South Jura. On this 7 Tales on a Walk trail, take a short storytelling walk with your family and immerse yourself in the story of the lost mermaid. The starting point is marked by an entrance gate (in the form of a giant book), on which is written the type of object you will have to look for and follow throughout the walk. Step through this door to enter a world full of mystery.

The Borne au Lion and the Crêt du Nerbier from the Anquerne

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La Borne au Lion et le Crêt du Nerbier au départ de l'Anquerne

Departure from La Pesse (Jura)

Head for the Borne au Lion via paths that are less frequented than those starting from La Pesse. The route takes you through forests and rolling pastures typical of this region. This hike can be done on foot or with snowshoes, and the landscapes are beautiful in both summer and winter. The route is easy, with regular signposting.

Crêt de Chalam from La Pesse

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Le Crêt de Chalam depuis La Pesse

Departure from La Pesse (Jura)

A beautiful winter snowshoe hike.Once you reach the summit, which looks a bit like a sugar loaf (1,545 m), you will discover a 360° panorama (the Haut Jura mountain range and, of course, Mont Blanc in good weather).Please note that depending on snow conditions, there may be a risk of avalanches at the Crêt de Chalam. Beginners should refrain from climbing to the summit; the view is already very beautiful and safe from the plateau just before the summit.