The Via Francigena in the Jura Mountains

The Via Francigena has been a Council of Europe cultural route linking Canterbury to Rome since 1994. It follows an ancient pilgrimage route, an important medieval pilgrimage route that has been the subject of studies and signposting.
In 990, after being ordained Archbishop of Canterbury by Pope John XV, Sigeric, the abbot, returned home, noting on two pages the names of the 80 places where he had stopped to spend the night. Sigeric's "diary" is still considered to be the best source of information, so much so that the more philological version of the route is often referred to as the "Via Francigena according to Sigeric's itinerary".
You'll embark on an unforgettable journey through picturesque landscapes and emblematic sites, following the enchanting route of the Via Francigena.
You'll start in Montboillon, immersing your senses in rural tranquillity before plunging into the cultural excitement of Besançon, a city rich in history and charm.
Following the meandering Saône and Loue rivers, you'll discover gems such as Mamirolle, Foucherans and the authentic village of Lods.
Let yourself be captivated by the beauty of Ornans, birthplace of the painter Gustave Courbet, where art and nature come together in harmony.
You'll pass through the peaceful countryside of Ouhans and Doubs, before reaching Pontarlier, renowned for its watchmaking traditions and mountain atmosphere.
You'll continue on to La Cluse-et-Mijoux, where the Alpine landscape begins to reveal itself, and finally you can end your adventure at Les Fourgs, a village perched in the heart of the mountains, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
This itinerary, punctuated by cultural and natural treasures, takes you through a variety of settings, creating unforgettable memories.