Supt walks

A lovely forest walk in the Joux State Forest, taking you through part of one of France’s most beautiful spruce forests. From the outskirts of Lemuy, you’ll reach the meadows of Villers-sous-Chalamont, then the source of the Roche at the foot of the viewpoint, followed by the source of the Ruisseau de Montorge and its picturesque setting with a waterfall emerging from an imposing cirque. Beautiful forest tracks and a lovely path will take you back to your car park. To make the most of the rocky and rugged landscapes around both springs, it’s best to do this walk after a spell of rain so you can admire the waterfalls. In winter, when temperatures drop below freezing, ice will glisten all over the rocks and form magnificent stalactites along the cliff face, making this site even more spectacular.

A hike entirely through the forest, alternating between forest roads and footpaths, traversing this vast forest massif. Several designated viewing points offer views of the Jura mountain range or, on the other side of the forest, the Poupet and the entire plateau. A superb site at the start with an arboretum and historical information about the area.

This easy walk, which takes place almost entirely in the forest, will take you through magnificent fir forests and beautiful deciduous woodlands. You’ll also enjoy lovely views of the iconic Mont Poupet, and, in the opposite direction, of Mont Rivel and the Haut Jura mountain range. You’ll also pass through beautiful fields of sharp limestone pavement, typical of the region.

Walk in the Fresse State Forest along forest tracks, footpaths and tarmac roads.

A lovely walk around the small village of Les Nans, taking you to the source of the Angillon and its superb waterfalls, the Grotte aux Ours, the Roche des Nans and its viewpoint. You can also enjoy the tranquillity of the Forêt de la Joux as you explore its very well-maintained paths. The route is entirely through woodland on forest paths and tracks.

This short, easy circular walk will take you from the hamlet of l’Entrepôt (Dournon) to Sainte-Anne and the famous Pont du Diable, which you can even admire from the bank of the Ruisseau de Château Renaud – the stream it spans – whilst following the small path leading to it. Before that, you’ll have passed through the quaint little village of Sainte-Anne with its street signs written in two languages: French and Arpitan, the local dialect. The return journey takes you through the lovely Chalème Forest with its beautiful forest lanes.

This circular route around Chalamont takes you on a journey of discovery to a remarkable historical site: the ancient Chalamont Passage, where the ruts carved into the rock are a reminder of the carts of yesteryear. The route alternates between forest paths, wilder trails and clearings offering beautiful views of Mont Poupet, the valley and the Boujailles plateau.

Straddling the municipalities of Boujailles and Villers-sous-Chalamont, this trail will take you to the Chalamont Pass, a former toll station on the ancient road leading from northern Italy to Flanders.

A splendid hike between the plateau and the steep-sided valley of the Ain. This circuit offers an opportunity to discover the upper Ain valley and its unique geology, with its Vaucluse spring, waterfalls (Le Moulinet, Saut des Maillys, Moulin-du-Saut) and ruined mills, evidence of how humans once harnessed the power of water. In fact, an EDF hydroelectric plant has replaced the old Moulin-du-Saut.

A short walk on the heights of Fort Saint-André to discover the exceptional natural site of Salins-les-Bains, protected by its two old forts.

This circular loop climbs up to Fort Belin, where you can enjoy a majestic view of Salins-les-Bains to the north and the green hills of the Jura to the south, before crossing the charming village of Clucy and descending via the Roman road at the foot of Mont Poupet.

This circular route allows you to see both forts and the town of Salins from two different angles. The Roman Way is an excuse to get closer to Mont Poupet and increase the elevation. However, the great advantage of this walk is that it is shaded by trees, which is very practical in summer.

Fourth stage of the Échappée Jurassienne. Right from the start of this stage, things get serious with a demanding route punctuated by steep ascents and descents in the limestone massif of Revermont. Then, through undergrowth, pastures and picturesque viewpoints, the second part of the route reveals itself to be full of charm and tranquillity, offering a perfect transition before reaching Montigny-les-Arsures, a superb wine-growing village where the vineyards come into view. A few more kilometres will take you to Arbois, the capital of Jura wines. Louis Pasteur had his family home here, which is still open to visitors. This colourful town is full of Jura wine tasting cellars and great places to eat for food lovers.

Climb to the highest point of the extreme Jura at 851 m, with 360° views of the plains and mountains of the Jura and, on a clear day, even Mont Blanc. Set off from Salins-les-Bains on the banks of the Furieuse, long known for its salt mining. A scenic and slightly challenging hike without any major difficulties.

Discover the small village of Pretin on the heights of Salins and its beautiful old houses nestled in the valley. No fewer than six viewpoints over the Val de Marnoz, Mont Poupet and the Monts de Cernans dot the route to the imposing Fort Saint-André, a stern sentinel overlooking Salins-les-Bains.