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Saint-Pierre (Jura) walks
Circular route from La Source to Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux
Tourist office
5.39 mi
+272 ft
-269 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux (Jura)
This is a peaceful, family-friendly and easy route that takes you through the typical landscapes of Grandvaux: forests, woodlands, pastures and dirt tracks...
A walk starting from the centre of Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux.
Around Lac de l'Abbaye de Grandvaux
13.76 mi
+397 ft
-404 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux (Jura)
A journey to the heart of the water... to the heart of the history of Grandvaux. Discover the peaceful landscapes around Lac de l'Abbaye. Take plenty of breaks and uncover the secrets of the lake and its peat bogs from the image silo.This route is designed specifically for electric hybrid bikes, due to its elevation, distance and terrain.There are no markings along the route.
Grandvaux, Malvaux au fil de l'eau
27.36 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,136 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux (Jura)
This route is designed for electric hybrid bikes; you will not find any signposts along the way.Your route will take you along tarmac roads, carriageways, footpaths, forest tracks, etc. Given that you will be passing through a relatively long old railway tunnel and considering the length of the route, be sure to bring a torch or other lighting and a spare battery.
From the Abbey Lake to the Bienne Gorges
34.13 mi
+3,120 ft
-3,110 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux (Jura)
A journey to the heart of water... nourishing for people and their animals in the countryside, driving force for industry in the city. Explore the typical landscapes of the Haut-Jura: forests, valleys, pastures, gorges, lakes, peat bogs and rivers.
The Grandvaux valley from St-Laurent-en-Grandvaux
14.79 mi
+650 ft
-640 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux (Jura)
The landscape and soul of Grandvaux are revealed throughout this iconic route: forest valleys, meadows and pastures, and the church by the lake.
The cairn trail starting from La Chaux-du-Dombief
Visorando Member
2.44 mi
+246 ft
-223 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
This magnificent route, ideal for families, overlooks Lake Ilay with a panoramic view of the entire Jura mountain range and the Alps in the background.
Marked with cairns, the route offers a fun walk full of discoveries.
Tour of the Abbey Lake
5.97 mi
+551 ft
-541 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Grande-Rivière (Jura)
On a 9.5 km route around the lake, three separate interpretation stations allow you to discover this natural site in Grandvaux. To be done on foot, with good walking shoes or snowshoes when there is enough snow.
Circular route between Abbaye-en-Grandvaux and Château-les-Prés
8.34 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,142 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Grande-Rivière (Jura)
An easy hike covering varied landscapes of pastures, forests and lakeshores, with two viewpoints offering beautiful views of the Jura plateau.
Pic de l'Aigle and Belvédère des Quatre Lacs
6.08 mi
+889 ft
-866 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
From the rocky ridge that marks the transition from the lake region to the Grandvaux plateau, the Pic de l'Aigle and the Belvédère des Quatre Lacs emerge during a wooded and lakeside walk.
Bonlieu Lake
2.20 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Bonlieu (Jura)
A short hike between forest and lake, very peaceful and relaxing in this popular lake region.
Pic de l’Aigle and the Lookout Points on the Lakes
3.02 mi
+653 ft
-627 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
Very nice and easy walk above the lakes of the Jura, Maclu and Illay.
Important note regarding parking: this site is particularly busy and has three car parks numbered P1, P2 and P3. We strongly recommend parking in car park P1, which can be accessed via this link.
Les cascades du Hérisson / The Hérisson (Hedgehog) Waterfalls
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.53 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
The walk descends the Hérisson ('hedgehog') River with its series of rapids and waterfalls, then returns via Bonlieu, passing through the Dame Blanche viewpoint, with a panoramic view over lakes Val and Chambly and the Herisson valley.
The 7 waterfalls of Le Hérisson
4.36 mi
+965 ft
-978 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
An iconic site in the Jura: the Hérisson waterfalls.
This route allows you to discover all of the Hérisson waterfalls, starting from the top of the falls.
Allow 3 hours for the round trip along the 7 Hérisson waterfalls.
If you prefer to admire the two largest waterfalls, "L'Éventail" and "Le Grand Saut", without hiking for three hours, we suggest parking at the Maison des Cascades in Ménétrux-en-Joux, from where you can quickly and easily reach the foot of L'Éventail.
The Hérisson waterfalls can be very busy in summer, so spring and autumn are better times to visit.
The Maguenay viewpoint circular tour from Lac d’Ilay
9.07 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,355 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
Discover Saut Girard (the highest point of the Cascades du Hérisson), lakes, viewpoints and the Cairns trail.
The Pic de l'Aigle
6.12 mi
+974 ft
-951 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
The Pic de l'Aigle dominates the valley of the 4 lakes, offering magnificent views of the entire Jura plateau, the Vallée du Hérisson, Grandvaux and even Mont Blanc on a clear day. Starting from Lac d'Ilay, you will climb up to this splendid line of ledges and its viewpoints over these turquoise lakes.
Hérisson waterfall and Bonlieu lake
9.65 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,053 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
This magnificent hike will take you along the Cascades du Hérisson waterfalls and around Lac de Bonlieu.
Don't forget your camera, as there are some magnificent views.
Please note that from the point (4), the trail is temporarily closed due to a landslide.
Tour of the four lakes via various viewpoints and the Pic de l'Aigle
9.53 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,476 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Le Frasnois (Jura)
From the car park in the hamlet of La Fromagerie, which also provides access to the Cascades du Hérisson from above, cross Le Frasnois and follow the banks of Lac de Narlay before climbing up to discover several magnificent viewpoints overlooking the emerald-coloured lakes (Ilay, Narlay, Grand and Petit Maclu), some of which are unnamed and wild, and those of the Quatre Lacs, Trois Lacs and Pic de l'Aigle, then return to the starting point along the Lac d'Ilay.
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