Prévoir cette randonnée lors d'une période de beau temps : consulter la météo avant de partir.
Ne pas partir trop chargé, 15 kg maxi dans le sac.
Prévoir le ravitaillement pour l'étape 3.
Le bivouac est possible à chaque étape.
Quatre jours dans le Jura autour du Lac de Coiselet
Et si on se déconnectait vraiment, le temps d'un long week-end. C'est ce que je propose, dans cette micro-aventure qui vous propulse dans un gigantesque espace sauvage et permet de découvrir un coin nature de toute beauté. Avec plus de 100 km en immersion totale dans le Jura, cette randonnée vous permettra de découvrir des lacs, des rivières, des cascades, des belvédères et des petits villages pittoresques dans une boucle entre Moirans-en-Montagne, Grand-Corent et Matafelon-Granges.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 64.54 mi -
Average duration: 4 days -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 8,356 ft -
Descent: - 8,281 ft -
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Highest point: 2,625 ft -
Lowest point: 876 ft
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Country:
France
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Areas: Jura mountains, Haut-Jura -
City:
Moirans-en-Montagne (39260) -
Start/End: N 46.42861° / E 5.725239° -
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Reviews and comments
3.7 / 5
Based on 1 review
Reliability of the description
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Ease of following the route
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Route interest
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User 26761046
Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
The route is pleasant and passes through some pretty spots. Be aware that most water sources (fountains) are closed in summer due to restrictions. However, it is always possible to refill your water bottles in cemeteries or directly from local residents.
We didn't meet many people on our way, and it's easy to find places to camp. On the downside, the route crosses several departmental roads, which isn't very pleasant when you're not on the trail (easily 15-20 km in total on busy roads). This is important to know. Also, at the end of the route on the last day, the path below the viaduct is no longer maintained or marked, so we had to take a detour because it was impassable.
I recommend this route for experienced walkers who are up for long days and want to walk between lakes and forests. For those who would prefer a route with a mountain feel, I would recommend another trail.
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