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From the Pleigne plateau to Lake Lucelle
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15.01 km
+308 m
-309 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pleigne (Canton of Jura)
The peaceful village of Pleigne is located on a Jura plateau at an altitude of around 800 metres. It is the centre of a commune that stretches north to the French-Swiss border marked by the Lucelle, the river that gave its name to the lake and the small town famous for its Cistercian abbey.The route begins with the Pleigne panoramic trail and observation tower, then leaves the plateau, its pastures and farms, to descend around Lake Lucelle. Return along the river, passing close to the caves, to climb back up to the plateau through the Côte de May forest and its legendary Rocher de la Fille de Mai (Rock of the May Girl).
Walks near Tour de Pleigne
Lucelle Petit Kohlberg - Porrentruy
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21.52 km
+295 m
-539 m
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lucelle (Haut-Rhin)
This second stage begins in France and rejoins the Jura trail at the Ébourbettes farm. You will walk along a border path and, at Roc au Corbeau, enjoy a view of Alsace. Until Vendlincourt, you will walk through alternating pastures and wooded areas. Before arriving in Porrentruy, you will enjoy an open-air exhibition of wooden animal sculptures. Don't miss a visit to the historic town of Porrentruy and its castle.
Delémont - Lucelle Petit Kohlberg
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21.52 km
+719 m
-441 m
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Delémont (Canton of Jura)
This first stage of the Chemin du Jura begins in Delémont, the capital of the Canton of Jura. You will cross this pretty medieval town. A forest path will take you to a plateau offering a view of the Jura mountain range. Before descending to Lake Lucelle, you can enjoy another panoramic view at the Grande Roche.
The village of Lucelle in Switzerland no longer has any accommodation, so you will make a short detour into Alsace, to the commune of Lucelle in France, where you can stay at the Auberge du Petit Kolhberg.
Jura Trail (Switzerland)
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98.87 km
+2,746 m
-2,170 m
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Delémont (Canton of Jura)
A pleasant route for exploring the canton of Jura. This five-day itinerary will take you through the canton's three districts: Delémont, Porrentruy and the Franches Montagnes.
Glovelier - Saignelégier
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21.42 km
+575 m
-92 m
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Undervelier (Canton of Jura)
This last stage will take you to the capital of the Franches-Montagnes district, renowned for its horse breed. On leaving Glovelier, you will cross the Combe Tabeillon nature reserve. You will pass several small lakes, including the pleasant Plain de Saigne. You will cross the village of Montfaucon, built on a ridge. You will cross pastures where many horses graze before arriving in Saignelégier.
Saint-Ursanne - Glovelier
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17.31 km
+614 m
-547 m
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ursanne (Canton of Jura)
During this fourth stage, you will walk along the banks of the Doubs to Tariche. You will cross the Doubs on a self-service boat. Then you will follow a ridge overlooking the Delémont valley and the Doubs. You will take the very pleasant Combe du Bé to reach Glovelier.
Porrentruy - Saint-Ursanne
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17.04 km
+589 m
-583 m
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Porrentruy (Canton of Jura)
During this third stage, you will cross the historic town of Porrentruy. As you leave the town, the path runs along the edge of the woods before starting the climb to the Chalet des Chainions (Chalet des Amis de la Nature). The route then continues along a ridge before descending towards the hamlet of Seleute. As you approach Saint-Ursanne, you can admire the Clos du Doubs and its rocky massifs. You will enter the historic town of Saint-Ursanne through the Porte Saint-Paul.