The Ligne des Hirondelles crosses the Jura from one side to the other, linking Dole to Saint-Claude.
A 2? hour journey through the forest of Chaux, the famous vineyards of Arbois, the vast plateaux of Grandvaux and the valley of the Bienne.
The Hirondelles line in the Jura is 36 tunnels, including one in the shape of a horseshoe, 18 viaducts, 120 km of travel between heaven and earth, between plains and mountains, at altitudes of between 300 and 950m.
Fridays from May to October and Sundays in July and August, from 9.30am to 9pm, departing from Saint-Claude station.
This guided tour includes :
- One-way train with commentary
- Restaurant at lunchtime
- Guided tour of Louis Pasteur's birthplace
- Guided walking tour of Dole
- Pot de l'amitié
- Return train
Prices: €89 adults - €49 children (aged 4 to 12) - €22: toddlers (aged under 4)
Information and booking required at the Tourist Office: 03.84.45.34.24 or on acheterasaintclaude.fr
Departure with a minimum of 20 people
Please note: You must be in good physical condition.
From 02/05/25 to 31/10/25 of 09:30 to 21:00
From 06/07/25 to 31/08/25 of 09:30 to 21:00
- Base rate (- 4 years) : 82€
- Child rate : 47€