This hike, mainly through forests, offers several beautiful escapes and especially access to the Fyète well, a geological curiosity that is typical to karstic environments.
From the Fountain square, the trail takes the road northbound (yellow waymarking), until it exits the hamlet at Côte de Guy.
The road gradually heads up to the right, through a forest, until its reaches the ridge. Branch off to the right and follow a path until you come to a first opening to the east (viewpoint onto the Roche d’Antre)
Continue for around 500m to access FYETE WELL.
The well can be reached within 5 mins there and back. Descend to the left and access to edge of the well.
Back at “chemin de crête”, head south (viewpoint to the west over the villages of Coulouvre and, further along, Charchilla). In the background, locate the furrow in the Ain valley occupied by the Lake of Vouglans). Head past the viewpoint and descend to la Baume.
Turn right to descend on a rocky trail that, after two zigzags, comes to the hamlet of Coulouvre. Take the D 296 to the right for a few meters to reach your starting point.
Coulouvre, Place de la Fontaine (the fountain square)
Coulouvre, Place de la Fontaine (the fountain square)
Remember that in the Celtic language, Jura means “forest”, and this territory is largely covered by forests. This forest-themed walk is a good opportunity to absorb the meaning of this word.
5 km north of Moirans-en-Montagne, vie the D 296 through Crenans to reach Coulouvre.
Place de la Fontaine (Fountain Square)
To visit and get about in the High-Jura, visit www.reshaut-jura.fr, the eco-mobility portal listing all means of transport within the Park.
Be careful along the edge of the Fyète well.
This trail uses forest paths. To respect the owners and farmers granting you passage, and for the security of wild fauna, we ask that you remain on the waymarked paths.
Please keep your dog on a lead if you have one.
Wild flowers are beautiful, they may be rare and protected and often wilt quickly. Do not pick them! They will delight the next hikers.
In case of forest works (felling, skidding, etc.), for your safety, know when to stop and turn around.