Explore La pesse, Jura, Franche-Comté and its wonders

Forests, clearings and prairies, full of life, culminating at the jagged cliffs of the Rocks of Orvaz for a well-deserved break with a clear view over the valley of the Semine and the Orvaz cirque. From LA PESSE,, head to the La Pesse church. Turn left (MTB waymark no. 39) up route de Chaudezembre, and then descend to the Chaudezembre hamlet. Continue left on a tarmac road surrounded by pastures, ascending up to The quarry.Continue towards the Old Dairy for another 400 meters along this road, and then turn left at Cernois Bouiller, following a grassy path through a pasture. From here, cut through a long forest on a succession of grassy, rocky and muddy paths, including a short section of forest path. As it is relatively flat, this part of the trail can become humid and requires that you be careful. At the D25, head down the grassy, and later stony, trail on your left, joining up with the D25 400 meters further on at a hangar. Continue right on the D25 until you reach the Old Dairy. Branch off to the left (with care), and ascend a small road until you reach the ROCKS OF ORVAZ viewpoint. Continue on this road until you come to an adapted viewpoint (get off your bike). On returning to the road, continue towards le Montelet. Branch off to the left on a forest path, then take a muddy and stony path that opens onto the Cernétrou woods. Reach the Pass in Sur la Semine via a little grassy path to the left through the middle of pastures, and equipped with MTB paths, before joining up with the D25 once more. Take this road to return to the La Pesse church.

From Les Bouchoux to the Moulin waterfall, passing through the Crossing of Corridors, this walk invites you on a journey of the senses through the high valley of Tacon, where there is only sound, landscape and light. From LES BOUCHOUX, the hike starting point, at the foot of the village near the bar and the grocery, the trail (yellow and red waymarking) ascends the small road to the right, parallel to the D 25 E1, until it reaches Bonneville.  The “chemin des Couloirs” ascends to the right and heads past a reservoir. After a stable; climb up a narrow trail to reach the forest. The path opens on to a rocky ridge (be caureful!). Follow the ridge line until you reach THE CROSSING OF CORRIDORS. Via the ridge, reach the Guichard Corridor (former ski humping hill). Head north (yellow waymarking) and reach the D 25 at la Crochère through pastures and wooded meadows. Follow the road to the left, and come to Sur l’Enversy via a grassy trail. The trail heads along a barrier and joins up with a stone path (quarry below the la Crochère cliffs). After a bend, reach the road at l’Enversy. The road descends to the right until it comes to the intersection at Le Prieuré. Continue on a path to your left and head past the hamlet of Prioré. Descend through a forest trail (tuffaceous concretion). After a short ascent, through a pasture, head between two houses to reach Les Petits-Bouchoux to the right. Head down a road to your right for 150 m. Branch off once more to the right to follow a path along the right embankment of the Tacon. Cross the torrent (bridge), and head up a trail to Moulin d’Aval for 100 m. Descend to the foot of the MOULIN WATERFALL, using the adapted trail. Head back the same way you came. From Les Petits Bouchoux, the road to the left, followed by a road suitable for vehicles, will lead you back up to the village of Les Bouchoux, leaving a Little Combe behind you to your left. Cut across the square and through the village to return to your starting point.

This Grande Randonnée (GR®) trail runs through the Jura Mountains from Mandeure, near Montbéliard in the Doubs in the north, through the Jura to Culoz in the Ain in the south. The GTJ crosses the entire Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, with a foray into neighbouring Switzerland. Inaugurated in 2004, the GTJ on foot follows the Grande Randonnée GR® 5 and GR® 9 trails, as well as the GR® de Pays. With the Grande Traversée du Jura on foot, lovers of nature and wide-open spaces will experience intense moments in a gentle mountain environment. Undulating over ridges, spanning cluses, emerging from a forest to skirt a lake, this is a gentle itinerary with no particular difficulties, taking in the most beautiful paths in the Jura Mountains. Accessible to all, it offers a total of 400 km of trails and a multitude of different landscapes and atmospheres. To meet every hiker's needs, the trail can be adapted to suit every taste: from 2 to 3-day hikes well-suited to families, to walks for hikers in search of rejuvenation, to more physically demanding hikes, and why not ... the complete route, to be completed in 15 or 20 days.

This beautiful hike through open landscapes will lead you to the edge and then to the heart of a formidable natural amphitheatre, the Orvaz combe, carved by the Semine river. From the BELLEYDOUX CHALET, the trail descends via a road to the left (yellow waymarking) towards the church Head around the church and along a first cemetery before walking under a second. Head down a farm path and cross over the Chon (stream) before heading up a meadow. Find a little road that leads to the entrance to the hamlet of GOBET. The road ascends to the right (drinking trough, vaulted cistern) into the hamlet and then branches off to the left (ignoring the road to the right towards Châtelet). You will come to a hairpin in the road. Continue on a farm path (hedges) until you reach a stony path. Continue to the left and head up into the forest until you reach la Croix. The road continues to the left and comes to a cistern at le Bugnon. Branch off to the right (earthy path) to reach the CHEMIN DU FACTEUR. > You can access the ROCKS OF ORVAZ by following the trail to the left, within 30 minutes there and back. On returning to the CHEMIN DU FACTEUR, descend through the meadows toward Orvaz to the south. On the verge of a pretty beech forest, turn left (the descent is steep, be careful!) to reach “chemin du Soufflet”. From here, branch off to the left (crossing the stream) and exit through the meadows into the hamlet of ORVAZ. > The Semine riverside is 30 minutes away there and back on your left (not waymarked). Follow the road to the right for 600 m until you come to a wooded square at the Pontard Bridge. Cross the bridge and ascend for a few tens of meters, then branch off to the right to follow a trail along the left embankment of the Semine until you come to the viaduct (viewpoint to the north over the tope of a gendarme and its limestone folds). Cross the viaduct to your right.   Take the road below the D 48 to your left. Head past two houses. The path slowly ascends to Bas Belleydoux. Follow the road to your left and head past a bend. Take a trail to your right that cuts across a bend in the road. Follow the road to the right, and head opposite a crossing, towards the village, that you will reach by ascending through meadows.

From the bottom of its valley overlooked by the ridges of the Jura, the Valserine, the first French river to be awarded the “wild river” label, guides hikers and brings this circuit to life, starting in Chézery-Forens, home to an old abbey. From the Hike Information Relay to your left when heading down the village, ascend a small road to the left (yellow waymarking). Head past the last houses. The path ascends into the valley of Vacheran (stream), and opens onto the Bellaigue plateau. Follow the stony path to your left, it will become grassy and later paved, until you reach la Grande Bossona (traditional houses and views over the ridges framing the valley). Head up a small road to the right, then continue left (stony path) until you come to ROSSET and its round fountain. Head 40 m down the road to the left, then take a path to your left and turn right onto a trail. Exit onto a road, and follow the road to the right for 100 m. Take the trail to your left and arrive at the D 991 (cross with care). Head down the path to your left until you reach Platelets. The trail ascends to the right and joins up with a ridge overlooking the Valserine (belvedere; mountain pine planted at the end of the 19th century to avoid landslides). Continue left on the trail (sculptures) to enter the hamlet of LA RIVIERE on the edge of the D 991. The path descends to the left and then heads immediately right and crosses over the Troubléry (torrent). Follow the road until you come to the procession of THE SWALLOWS’ ROCK, on the edge of the Valserine. Continue along the embankment until you reach DEVIL’S BRIDGE. Cross the bridge and branch off to the left (narrow and steep trail overlooking the tumultuous waters of the Valserine, be careful!). Continue on this steep trail until you come to an intersection. Take the trail to your left towards the Thomas Mill. After a sharp bend (pay attention to the waymarking), head along the edge and exit near la Miérette. The trail descends to your left (viewpoint over the Swallows’ Rock. Be careful!) and joins up with a stony trail on a balcony over the river. Arrive at the ruins of the Thomas Mill. Cross the bridge and follow the path along the left bank until you come to the hamlet of Fontaine Bénite. > The Fontaine Bénite oratory is accessible within 5 mins there-and-back to your left. Continue your path by taking a trail near the river to your right (turnstile), and return to your starting point.

Freedom, elevation gain, variety and enjoyment: these are the promises of this route, which crosses the Valserine valley and the ridges of the Haut Jura. This route allows you to discover the Valserine valley and ridges in a picture-postcard setting. From the banks of France's 1st wild river to the summit of the Haute Chaîne du Jura, nature is yours to discover! The route is located in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, so please respect the specific regulations for this area, which can be consulted at www.rnn-hautechainedujura.fr/reglementation/interdits-en-rnn/. Among these rules: dogs are forbidden, even on a leash!

Right in the heart of the Valserine valley, you'll be amazed by the diversity of landscapes this route offers, in an authentic and wild atmosphere. The hamlets you pass through offer picture-postcard scenery and remarkable viewpoints. The Thomas mill was commissioned in the 18th century. Its millstones transformed into flour the cereals grown around the hamlets of Noirecombe, Rosset and La Rivière, and the many isolated houses scattered along the valley slopes. The old footbridge was swept away by exceptional floods in 1910.

This hike, designed for good walkers, allows you to discover the Valserine valley and ridges in a picture-postcard setting. The Reculet Cross was the brainchild of Abbé Monnet, the parish priest of Thoiry. He wanted to reaffirm the Catholic faith in the face of the Protestant and anticlerical movement in Geneva. It was made by François Nallet, a blacksmith in Thoiry. It was transported piece by piece by four villagers (Louis and Auguste Girod, Aimé Fusier and Faustin Antonioli). It was inaugurated on July 25, 1892. From the banks of France's 1st wild river to the summit of the Haute Chaine du Jura, nature awaits you! Part of the route lies within the Haute Chaine du Jura National Nature Reserve. Please check the regulations before setting off.

From the banks of the "La Valserine" river to the 2 highest peaks in the Jura Massif, this challenging route offers a fine gradient in a rich, wild and unspoilt natural environment. A must for good walkers! A hike to the highest peak in the Jura Mountains, with breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps, Lake Geneva and the Jura. Between Le Reculet and Le Crêt de la neige, in the hollow of a combe, walkers can see the footprint of a former high-altitude village. The 20 barns encircled a central building where cheese was made. This hamlet was granted to the commune of Thoiry by Count Amédée de Savoie on October 4, 1394. The combe is called "de la maison neuve" or "du desert". Part of the route lies within the Haute Chaine du Jura National Nature Reserve. It also runs alongside a wildlife tranquility zone (active from December 15 to June 30). Please check the regulations before setting off.

This trail, with its balcony overlooking the high Jura chain, is accessible to all hikers. Panoramic views over the Valserine valley, including Lélex...and the upper Jura chain. From the viewpoint at 1187 m, on the north side of the valley, discover the village of Lélex and the Valserine valley. From north to south, the panorama of the high mountain range encompasses the ridges between Le Colomby de Gex and the Reculet cross.

Traditional, detached farmhouse (174 sq.m.) overlooking Valserine valley below the Haut Jura mountains. Wonderful mountain views, extensive outdoor area, Peaceful and attractive setting. Ground floor: entrance in old workshop leading to large living room: kitchen opening onto dining area and fireside. Half-level up: shower room, WC, lounge area (DVD). 1st floor: 4 spacious bedrooms (160cm wide bed, cot) (2 single beds) (2 single beds) (double bed), shower room (walk-in shower), separate WC. Heating: wood and wood pellets. BBQ. Hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing on the doorstep. Fishing, cross-country et downhill skiing, climbing nearby. Only 1 dog, Snowshoe hire possible on-site.

In the heart of the village of Chézery-Forens in the Parc Naturel du Haut-Jura, the gîte "Chez Dario" is just a stone's throw from the river La Valserine and 12 km from the Monts-Jura resort, ideal for skiers and snowshoe trekking. The gîte has been carefully arranged by Françoise so that you will find all the comfort and pleasure you need for a perfect stay in the mountains. At "Chez Dario" you will find : - a large living room - well equipped fitted kitchen, a balcony with direct access to the outside. - communicating living room that can be converted into an independent bedroom with a comfortable double bed - independent WC and washbasin - On the first floor, two independent bedrooms, each with 2 single beds side by side, with a small desk. One bedroom has a ground floor access to the village square. - Shower room, Italian shower - Separate WC. Bicycle and motorbike garage available. It was once the boys' school and is named after a much-loved Italian woodcutter. Since the 12th century Chézery has a long history with a busy abbey in the Middle Ages. In 2019 the house was completely refurbished.

Discover this unique gîte d'étape in a former 16th-century abbey, in the heart of the village and adjacent to the owners' inn. The second floor offers a spacious living room with kitchenette and sitting area, ideal for relaxing after a day of adventures. On the second floor, you'll find four quality bedrooms, each with a full en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, washbasin). The bedrooms vary, with one double, three large rooms each offering two distinct spaces (one with four single beds, two others with a bunk bed and three single beds). Nestled in the Parc Naturel du Haut Jura and close to the Pays de Gex, this is the perfect place for an extended stay or a stopover. Take advantage of the local hiking trail (GR), fish in the Valserine and discover the local cheese factory. Winter sports enthusiasts will love the alpine skiing and snowshoeing trails in the village of Lélex, just 12 km away.

Valérie and Marie-Flore invite you to stay in their friendly gîte. For one night or more, with friends or on your own, come and stay in a 19th century building. Situated in a ski resort and on the Jura mountain route, you'll be at the heart of all kinds of outdoor activities. The cuisine is family-style, with Valérie in the kitchen preparing delicious regional produce, as well as concocting specialities from elsewhere. Every evening, the table is open with the auberge menu (starter/main course/cheese/dessert) with a reservation recommended before 12 noon. The Telemark team welcomes you with care and good humour, and is closed for the duration of the confinement period.

For a quiet getaway as a couple, far from the hustle and bustle and without children, discover our ideal accommodation to relax in complete privacy. Discover our 5 completely renovated guest rooms, nestled in the heart of a charming Jura house in Lélex. Perfectly suited for couples seeking privacy and special moments, our rooms are ideal for celebrating Valentine's Day, a wedding anniversary or any other special occasion. Enjoy a private relaxation area with sauna and balneotherapy for total relaxation. Facing south-east, each room offers a sunny, soothing view. Please note that, to maintain a tranquil atmosphere, we cannot accommodate children in the parents' room and no extra beds are available. In the same building, the P'tit Morfalou offers meals to eat in or take away.

At La Valserine campsite, you're ideally placed to explore the Monts-Jura valley via its many signposted footpaths included GTJ, providing an ideal starting point for your outdoor adventures. Our eco-responsible 3-star campsite, with the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Jura label, welcomes you to a green, shady setting on the banks of the peaceful La Valserine river, which has been awarded the wild river label. Located at the entrance to the village of Chézery-Forens, in the Monts-Jura region, our establishment offers 66 quality pitches, as well as 6 fully-equipped cottages and mobile homes for 2 to 6 people, canvas lodges for 4 people and bivouac cabins. Enjoy our heated swimming pool open in summer, our Snack-Bar, and discover our eco-pastured animals such as Soay sheep, rabbits and chickens. Children can have fun in our play area equipped with swings and slide. Our rentals are open from February, and we provide a charging point for electric vehicles (7 kW).

One of the classified ski area of the Monts Jura resort, at the foothill of the Jura's highest peaks with one of the best panoramas in Europe with a stunning view of Mont Blanc and the Alps. The longest and steepest slopes (800 metres) of the entire Jura massif. Lélex-Crozet attracts all level skiers, with its numerous ski lifts, its varied slopes, its powder snow "spots" and its 140 snow-making machines. Limitless field of expression for snowboarders and freeriders. Kite-surfers can reach the peaks on the Crozet side to practise their skills. The ski area is nearby the Jura Haute Chaine National Nature Reserve. It is essential to respect the regulations in force. 900m-1680m - 20km of pistes - 7 green, 6 blue, 6 red, 2 black - 10 lifts including 2 gondolas, 1 télécombi, 1 chairlift, 5 button lift, 1 rope lift.

The Monts Jura offers the ideal altitude for hiking between 900 and 1723 m. There are marked and maintained trails waiting for you. Since Lélex, the gondola lift La Catheline brings you to the crests of the Haute Chaîne du Jura; climbing from 900m to 1450m altitude. When you get there, you are only an hour and a half walk away from the Crêt de la Neige (172 3m), the highest point in the Jura. At Lélex and Crozet, both gondolas are equipped for MTB riding in summer. Both the Catheline and the Fierney allow mountain bikers to go back up easily and quickly in order to better enjoy the descent on both sides of the mountain! Please note: electric mountain bikes are not allowed in the Catheline gondola. It enables snowshoe enthusiasts to reach the summits easily and enjoy the crests in winter. Please note: the gondola lift is close to the National Nature Reserve of the Haute Chaine du Jura where specific regulations apply. We thank you for respecting it. For further information, please consult the Nature Reserve's website.

The Gralet refuge is located in the Haute Chaîne du Jura, along the GR Balcon du Léman - GTJ hiking trail, at an altitude of 1460 m. The refuge offers 15 places on reservation, with 4 places reserved for hikers passing through. Self-catering, the refuge has simple facilities: a communal kitchen with a wood-burning stove (no gas). Visitors are expected to respect the premises, clean up after themselves and bring back their garbage. Drinking water is available from the underground cistern using an outrigger pump, fed by rainwater and snowmelt. The use of purifying tablets is recommended.

It is a very nice and comfortable house located in the PNR of Haut-Jura and 1000 m high. It has been decorated and fitted out in a sophisticated and mountain style. It is perfect to relax in a very beautiful setting. There are a lot of activities to do all year round. 5 character guest rooms, tasteful décor, on the 1st floor of a large village house in Haut Jura National Park. Separate entrance. 1 room (queen-size bed), 2 twin rooms, each with own bathroom (whirlpool bath). Double room, multi-jet shower. Family suite: double room, twin room, bathroom (whirlpool bath). Separate WC in each room. Sauna. Large library/lounge/ dining room (wood-burner).|Large wooden deck with fine open views, peaceful, available for meals/relaxing. Flower garden. Book ahead for evening table d'hôte meals. Guest kitchen available. No smoking in bedrooms. Lower rate for 2 or more nights. Pets are allowed with a surcharge.

Look at the landscape around you. It might remind you of the Causses: a relatively flat and open area, bordered, particularly to the East, by a steep landscape covered in forest. Called a polje, this geological formation is a closed depression of several kilometres in diameter, from which water evacuates by filtering through the limestone rocks. Further away to your left, note the presence of slightly pronounced lapies, rising out of the pastures. These limestone rocks have been eroded by runoffs from rainwater and changes in temperature.

Barely bigger than a dwarf hen, the Hazel Grouse’s silhouette is rather large, with short legs and a short tail. Its plumage is subtly shaded and enables it to camouflage itself in its environment. In spring, it feeds on the buds of hazel trees or other shrubs covering the forest floor. Very discreet, you may hear it quickly fly away on your arrival. Be careful, as from June, a subject that does not fly away may be looking to protect its young. Discreetly move away.

In areas with a karstic relief, a uvala is a large sinkhole formed by the coalescence or union of several small sinkholes. Here, the land collapsed into a 60-metre-deep chasm, over a circular surface area of around 550 metres in diameter. Note the peat bog that has formed at the bottom of the depression, an actual micro-ecosystem has developed here as a result of this geological formation. Traces of its exploitation are still very visible.

For some, the crossing of corridors symbolises a link between the village of Les Bouchoux and that of La Pesse, which was once part of the municipality of Les Bouchoux. From this viewpoint, the eye is drawn to the Jura Mountains to the east, and to the village of Les Bouchoux to the west. It is built on a moraine that is perpendicular to the Tacon combe - a strategic position to gain extra sunlight.This site’s position, as if encased by the valley, seems to contribute towards the village square's exceptional acoustic properties

A large legendary bird of prey, since the 2000s, the golden eagle can once more be seen in the Jura skies. Initially restricted to the National Natural Reserve of the High-Jura mountain range, its territory is slowly expanding towards the west and the north. It has an impressive wingspan that can reach over 2 metres wide, 1.5 times wider than that of a buzzard. Its rectangular wings, with finger-like ends help to identify it when you know what to look for.

This small lake is in fact a reservoir artificially created on a peat bog environment in 1989 to meet the drinking water needs of the Hautes-Combes municipalities. Its waters disappear into a ponor, which was once adapted to accommodate a wheel for energy production. The waters then run into the Flumen, around 6 kilometres to the North. Swimming and fishing are prohibited here, and, due to its beauty, this site invites contemplation and listening.

From the village of Les Bouchoux to the Dalloz mill waterfall, this trail takes you on a discovery of the peasant’s world of old. It tells the story of Ulysse, a peaceful man that enjoys life from his mill, on the edge of the Tacon, above the waterfall. He will help you on your journey with Flocon, his mule, by his side.

At the heart of the Tacon valley, on an advanced headland, the village square in Les Bouchoux is a high-quality little acoustic speaker, boxed in by the church, the town hall and the surrounding houses. The square’s configuration means that it is capable of accommodating cultural events that require almost no amplifiers, allowing for an intimate atmosphere.

The short-toed snake eagle’s diet is comprised of reptiles, and especially snakes. To find them, this bird glides slowly overhead, before swooping in on its prey. It is not immune to the venom, but its quick attack generally prevents it from being bitten. Should all else fail, the short-toed snake eagle is well-protected by thick scales that cover its legs and by a dense layer of feathers over its thighs and belly.

The red-backed shrike’s genus name, Lanius, comes from the Latin word for “butcher” and reflects this bird’s habit of impaling its prey on thorns, the tips of branches or barbed wire. When it doesn’t eat its prey straight away, the red-backed shrike builds up a reserve, called a “larder”, that it uses during bad weather, when insects are sparse, or to feed its chicks. This passerine bird feeds mainly on insects (beetles, large grasshoppers, etc.) and small vertebrae (voles, shrews, lizards, frogs, etc.).

Want to spend a simple and friendly time? It is in Georennes that you must go. His Bistrot will welcome you around a homemade pizza or a board of local products to share; all in a mountain setting. Sale of pizzas to take away every day depending on the menu. Reservation by phone.

Discover an unusual, intimate and cocooning place: the Finnish kota. The ideal place for a birthday party, an evening with friends or family.

The Bouchon Lyonnais on the outskirts of Geneva. The staff at the Café du Rhône will welcome you every weekday lunchtime. Gégé and Guillaume work hand-in-hand with Jean-Marc who is the inspiration and chef of this well-established local restaurant. After 20 years of service in the city of Lyon, Jean-Marc has gone back to the Rhône to concoct his local specialities for you: Lyon salad bowl Warm lamb tongue with an invigorating sauce Andouillette Homemade pike quenelles with crayfish sauce Tête de veau (Head of veal) Liver gâteau and many other local specialities to discover such as The tablier de sapeur Tripe stew Gourmet cuisine with a touch of the brasserie atmosphere. The Café de Rhône has a summer terrace area in the sunny courtyard. There is another room upstairs for up to 60 people.

A former cheese farm has been divided into two sections: one is a shop to discover and buy the cheeses and meats on offer, and the other is a restaurant to taste the regional specialities. The Fromagerie is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner, offering hearty meals with a traditional added touch of the Savoyarde region. Come and visit the shop and buy some local products to make a picnic or to taste and share with friends and family when you go back home. (Cheese, deli meats, bread, pastries, groceries, local newspapers)

This former fruit farm was converted into a restaurant and rooms in 1999. The restaurant is suitable for vegans, vegetarians and people who are lactose and gluten intolerant. There are two different rooms in the restaurant, each with a very different atmosphere. The bistro side for lunchtime, and the restaurant side for the evening, with a shaded terrace area for sunny days. The restaurant can be reserved for private events.

Offers a regional and creative cuisine including: fondues, perch fillets, tartiflette, frog legs... Dinners or parties can also be organised. Regional and creative cuisine: Filets de perches, fondues, frogs' legs, malakoffs. Organization of parties and banquets.

Ain's temps loisirs is a multi-service structure: a bar-restaurant, a shop selling local products, crafts and souvenirs. There is also a rental area (skis, snowshoes, scooters, swincar) and a wellness area (massage). Small catering with local products only, to be found in the shop area. Area (Nordic bath, sauna) massage on reservation.

Traditional, detached farmhouse (174 sq.m.) overlooking Valserine valley below the Haut Jura mountains. Wonderful mountain views, extensive outdoor area, Peaceful and attractive setting. Ground floor: entrance in old workshop leading to large living room: kitchen opening onto dining area and fireside. Half-level up: shower room, WC, lounge area (DVD). 1st floor: 4 spacious bedrooms (160cm wide bed, cot) (2 single beds) (2 single beds) (double bed), shower room (walk-in shower), separate WC. Heating: wood and wood pellets. BBQ. Hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing on the doorstep. Fishing, cross-country et downhill skiing, climbing nearby. Only 1 dog, Snowshoe hire possible on-site.

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Approved by Jeunesse et Sports, Educ. Nationale, DDAS, affiliated with Ligue de l'enseignement. The center offers courses and activities according to the season: discovery class, snow class, multi-activities. The residence offers free rental of all or part of the premises, which include a professional kitchen, 2 catering rooms, an 80 m2 multi-purpose room, and four adaptable classrooms/activity rooms for educational stays in line with the teacher's/educator's/coach's pedagogical project. The vacation center combines four buildings, linked by corridors that allow you to move around without leaving the building. The accommodation comprises 90 places divided into 29 rooms (2 to 6 places) with shared sanitary facilities, including 2 PMR-accessible rooms with private sanitary facilities. The rooms are close to sanitary facilities equipped with washbasins and individual showers. The ESF can accompany you on mid-mountain hikes, ski tours, bike rides and snowshoe treks. The residence also caters for individuals, with overnight stays for hikers in the Dombes building.

The women of the Blanc family have carried on the tradition of hospitality for five generations in an authentic, warm and family atmosphere on the banks of the Valserine. Four rooms overlooking the street or the river, equipped with shower and WC. Three rooms for two people and one room for four people.

In the heart of the village of Chézery-Forens in the Parc Naturel du Haut-Jura, the gîte "Chez Dario" is just a stone's throw from the river La Valserine and 12 km from the Monts-Jura resort, ideal for skiers and snowshoe trekking. The gîte has been carefully arranged by Françoise so that you will find all the comfort and pleasure you need for a perfect stay in the mountains. At "Chez Dario" you will find : - a large living room - well equipped fitted kitchen, a balcony with direct access to the outside. - communicating living room that can be converted into an independent bedroom with a comfortable double bed - independent WC and washbasin - On the first floor, two independent bedrooms, each with 2 single beds side by side, with a small desk. One bedroom has a ground floor access to the village square. - Shower room, Italian shower - Separate WC. Bicycle and motorbike garage available. It was once the boys' school and is named after a much-loved Italian woodcutter. Since the 12th century Chézery has a long history with a busy abbey in the Middle Ages. In 2019 the house was completely refurbished.

Discover this unique gîte d'étape in a former 16th-century abbey, in the heart of the village and adjacent to the owners' inn. The second floor offers a spacious living room with kitchenette and sitting area, ideal for relaxing after a day of adventures. On the second floor, you'll find four quality bedrooms, each with a full en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, washbasin). The bedrooms vary, with one double, three large rooms each offering two distinct spaces (one with four single beds, two others with a bunk bed and three single beds). Nestled in the Parc Naturel du Haut Jura and close to the Pays de Gex, this is the perfect place for an extended stay or a stopover. Take advantage of the local hiking trail (GR), fish in the Valserine and discover the local cheese factory. Winter sports enthusiasts will love the alpine skiing and snowshoeing trails in the village of Lélex, just 12 km away.

Valérie and Marie-Flore invite you to stay in their friendly gîte. For one night or more, with friends or on your own, come and stay in a 19th century building. Situated in a ski resort and on the Jura mountain route, you'll be at the heart of all kinds of outdoor activities. The cuisine is family-style, with Valérie in the kitchen preparing delicious regional produce, as well as concocting specialities from elsewhere. Every evening, the table is open with the auberge menu (starter/main course/cheese/dessert) with a reservation recommended before 12 noon. The Telemark team welcomes you with care and good humour, and is closed for the duration of the confinement period.

For a quiet getaway as a couple, far from the hustle and bustle and without children, discover our ideal accommodation to relax in complete privacy. Discover our 5 completely renovated guest rooms, nestled in the heart of a charming Jura house in Lélex. Perfectly suited for couples seeking privacy and special moments, our rooms are ideal for celebrating Valentine's Day, a wedding anniversary or any other special occasion. Enjoy a private relaxation area with sauna and balneotherapy for total relaxation. Facing south-east, each room offers a sunny, soothing view. Please note that, to maintain a tranquil atmosphere, we cannot accommodate children in the parents' room and no extra beds are available. In the same building, the P'tit Morfalou offers meals to eat in or take away.

At La Valserine campsite, you're ideally placed to explore the Monts-Jura valley via its many signposted footpaths included GTJ, providing an ideal starting point for your outdoor adventures. Our eco-responsible 3-star campsite, with the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Jura label, welcomes you to a green, shady setting on the banks of the peaceful La Valserine river, which has been awarded the wild river label. Located at the entrance to the village of Chézery-Forens, in the Monts-Jura region, our establishment offers 66 quality pitches, as well as 6 fully-equipped cottages and mobile homes for 2 to 6 people, canvas lodges for 4 people and bivouac cabins. Enjoy our heated swimming pool open in summer, our Snack-Bar, and discover our eco-pastured animals such as Soay sheep, rabbits and chickens. Children can have fun in our play area equipped with swings and slide. Our rentals are open from February, and we provide a charging point for electric vehicles (7 kW).

Newly built and beautifully decorated gîte in a small mountain hamlet Peace and nature await you in this apartment on the first floor of the owner's house. It comprises a large living room with sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen, large bedroom, bathroom with toilet, laundry room and south-facing terrace. Ideally located at the start of hiking trails and 1 km from the village of Chézery.