Exploring the Jura Mountains in Spring

When the sun comes out again, there's no greater pleasure than making the most of the fresh air and the wide open spaces! The Jura Mountains make the ideal terrain for exploring, between luxuriant vegetation, picturesque villages, and all sorts of hedonistic activities: a morning hike, a lakeside picnic, an afternoon learning about local expertise, and a night spent in the natural environment. The perfect way to enjoy the slow life!

Total freedom

Embark on an adventure

Tracing your route, exploring the region as and when you please, and changing places every day, from mountaintop to lakeside, from camping-van service area to 4-star campsite... In other words, freedom! This is the luxury that comes with travelling by camper van!

Fancy an exhilarating adventure? Wait no more, rent a camper van from Vintage camper or Oravan!!

Before you leave, don't forget to download the park4night app which helps you choose your overnight stops.

Experience a micro-adventure

Iconic roads

There are a thousand ways to explore the Jura Mountains: on foot, by bike, on horseback or by car.

Take to the iconic routes that wind across the massif to discover the region's natural features, culinary specialities and architectural gems! Turn your holiday into a whole adventure as you unveil the secrets of these very special itineraries: Jura wine road, Bugey wine road, lakes road, Comté road, etc.

So, which one are you tempted by?

Check out these iconic roads

Cyclistes sur circuit vélo et fromages Laurent Cheviet

Randonnée à cheval Julie Hann

Dégustation de vin dans le Jura Shutterstock

Routes emblématiques marcinjozwiak

Belvédère des 4 lacs Jura Tourisme

Exploring between nature and villages

Visit picturesque villages. Between vineyards, cliffs and waterfalls, our small towns have a unique charm that promises a getaway of a different kind.
See waterfalls in abundance. As the ice melts in spring, the swollen waterfalls are at their most beautiful, the temperatures are pleasant and nature is at her greenest.
Go hiking to admire unspoilt landscapes. As the fauna and flora burst back into life, you'll witness nature reclaiming her place to offer you a breathtaking spectacle.

Visit picturesque villages

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Admire abundant waterfalls

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Hike across unspoilt landscapes.

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Make the most of the first sunshine

Find THE ideal picnic spot

The warmer, sunnier days beckon you to dig out your sunglasses, hiking shoes and picnic basket, and the Jura Mountains are indeed the perfect place for them! By the water, at 360° panoramic viewpoints, in the Jura vineyards or on top of a mountain, there's no shortage of places to enjoy those local products you've popped in your basket!

See picnic spots

Click this way to fill your picnic basket with local products!

Local produce

Fruitière d'Arinthod ARINTHOD

Sales outlets for regional products

Local produce

Distillerie Al Kapone BOHAS-MEYRIAT-RIGNAT

Food Shops

La boutique du Tillau PONTARLIER

Pedagogical farm

Ferme du Rondeau LAVANS-VUILLAFANS

Accommodation selection

In the heart of nature

In the Jura Mountains, nature is everywhere!

Here you'll find accommodation solutions with sublime views, for moments of pure bliss! Lakeside chalets, cabins in the trees, eco-friendly campsites with beautiful views... here are our recommendations for a dream stopover, away from it all but always at one with nature!

See our selection