On the hills above Saint-Ursanne

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Explore Seleute, a small village nestled in the heart of the Swiss Jura, on a minor road serving small hamlets and farms on the hills above Saint-Ursanne, with beautiful views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.46 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 860 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 853 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,959 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,103 ft
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Description of the walk

At the start of the Col de la Croix on the road to Courtemautruy / Saint-Ursanne, there is a car park to the right of the road leading to the “Sur la Croix” farm, a small lay-by on the right.

(S/E) Set off along the Route de Sur Plainmont, heading north-west.

(1) Take the shortcut on the left-hand side, which cuts across the bend, and rejoin the road.

(2) Pass the Plainmont farm on the left and continue along this path.

(3) Enter the forest.

(4) Take the path on the left which, a little further on, leads out of the forest.

(5) At the junction, take the path on the left.

(6) Turn left onto the path that joins the main track. Follow it to the left.

(7) Entrance to the village of “Seleute”. Follow the road to the junction at the village exit. Carry on straight ahead (2nd exit). Continue along this path to reach the “Sur la Croix” farm (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,582 ft - Small car park at the “Sur la Croix” farm - Col de la Croix (789m)
  2. 1 : mi 0.48 - alt. 2,671 ft - Shortcuts
  3. 2 : mi 0.72 - alt. 2,779 ft - On Plainmont
  4. 3 : mi 1.14 - alt. 2,844 ft - Forest
  5. 4 : mi 1.28 - alt. 2,920 ft - Crossroads
  6. 5 : mi 2.06 - alt. 2,713 ft - Crossroads
  7. 6 : mi 2.78 - alt. 2,493 ft - Crossroads
  8. 7 : mi 3.59 - alt. 2,175 ft - Village of Seleute
  9. S/E : mi 5.46 - alt. 2,582 ft - Small car park at the “Sur la Croix” farm

Notes

Shelter available at the hut shortly afterwards (5).
Restaurant in the village (S/E).

Worth a visit

Visit the little church in Seleute.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Xavier_68
Xavier_68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route through woods and fields. The walk is fairly easy and well signposted. The views are lovely, whether in the distance or along the route.
Perhaps a little too much walking along roads.
Took 2½ hours.

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lamdam
lamdam
• Edited:

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy pastoral hike ideal for those who love overhanging cliffs and unobstructed views. On one side, Sainte-Ursanne and the Doubs valley, on the other the Montbéliard/Mulhouse panorama with the Vosges mountains in the background. The end of the route from Seleute is on an unpaved road. Between 5 and 6, on a path to the left, there is a beautiful forest hut with a view, equipped with outdoor tables and a roofed picnic area. Combine this with a visit to the pretty market town of Sainte-Ursanne.

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