Walking tour - 3 days

Roaming through the Haut-Jura! A 3-day hike through the Grandvaux and its lakes, waterfalls and high-altitude forests.
Arrival and departure by public transport: train and/or bus.

For this stay with accommodation and catering, we propose overnight stays as close as possible to the Grandvalliers, who will welcome you with a smile.
We recommend that you book your accommodation in advance for each night.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Haut-Jura Grandvaux Tourist Office for any further information.

Day 1 :

Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux / Grande-Rivière Château
Approximately 9 km

Previous overnight stay possible at Ferme Léonie, La Pause ô Logis or Le Champ de Mars campsite.
Head south through pastures and woods towards the hamlet of Les Jeannez,
You'll then come to a path leading through the forest and down to the hamlet of l'Abbaye en Grandvaux and its magnificent lake.
Here you can stay at the Hotel Lou Granva, the Hotel de l'Abbaye or the Entre Combe et Lacs bed and breakfast, or you can continue climbing up to Les Cernois to reach its gîte d'étape, where you'll have a breathtaking view of the Monts Jura.

Day 2 :

Grande-Rivière Château / Nanchez
Approximately 15 km

Start the day by admiring the view from the Belvédère du Moulin, which rises to an altitude of 1,000 metres and offers a panoramic view of the entire lake and surrounding area.
You'll then reach the Pré Basset sound site, where you can enjoy playing with its echo or simply put your ear to the ground to listen to the birdsong.
From here, the path leads to another lookout point, the Vierge d'Ecuvet, offering a view of the small hamlet of Château des Prés and the Monts Jura. Once you've left this landscape behind, head downhill towards the centre, crossing charming little streams and passing through a forest along the way.
Once you've arrived in the village, set your sights on the final challenge of the day: the Duchet belvedere, which offers a lovely view of the combe de Prénovel-Les Piards.
On the way back down, you can also extend your walk by discovering the Nanchez peat bog, a nature trail that introduces you to the flora and fauna of this wetland, before returning to your accommodation in the village of Nanchez.


Day 3 :

Nanchez / La Chaux-du-Dombief
Approximately 14 km

To start the day, head for the Maguenay viewpoint, which offers a magnificent view of Lac de Bonlieu surrounded by dense forest.
Then cross the forest to finish with the Sentier des Cairns, the Pic de l'Aigle and the Belvédère des 4 lacs, 2 of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Jura.
In the centre of the village, take the Mobigo bus no. 309 back to Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux (Monday to Saturday), or book a taxi with Grandval Taxis.