From north to south of the mountain range, the landscape has been shaped by water. Countless lakes, gushing waterfalls and winding rivers can be found everywhere, the promise of a revitalising experience for both mind and body. The joys of water come naturally here and, with swimming, boat trips, whitewater sports, canoeing and kayaking, you'll be spoilt for choice!

Aurélien BILLOIS / Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Tourisme
Vue depuis le belvédère des 4 Lacs
Recharging the batteries

Lakes of the Jura Mountains

The Jura Mountains have an abundance of lakes. Be they large or small, wild or peaceful, natural or manmade, you'll succumb to the beauty of these unspoilt natural sites.

See all lakes

Cooling off

Sources, springs and waterfalls

From sources to waterfalls, let the rivers guide you along footpaths that have plenty of surprises in store. 

Elilsa Detrez et Maxime Coquard - Bestjobers - BFC Tourisme
Baignade l'été au lac Genin
By the lakes and waterfalls

Swimming and relaxation

From the north to the south of the mountain range, lakes and rivers appear in every shade of blue, inviting you to take a dip or a refreshing break. Take to the water, or just come to cool off!

Swimming spots

Elisa Detrez et Maxime Coquard - Bestjobers

From thrilling activities to calmer pursuits

Between canoeing, kayaking and canyoning descents, you can simply take advantage of the pureness of the water to enjoy a swim and recharge your batteries.

Pascal Regaldi - BFC Tourisme
Relaxation and wellbeing

Try the mountain spa experience

Pascal Regaldi - BFC Tourisme
To recharge your batteries

Three spa complexes in the Jura Mountains

Treat yourself to a wellbeing getaway or a whole wellness holiday at one of the three spa complexes in the Jura Mountains: Salins-les-Bains, Lons-le-Saunier or Divonne-les-Bains, all you have to do is choose.

Discover the thermal baths

 

A. Doire / BFC Tourisme

Boat trips

In the Jura Mountains, everyone loves a cruise, children and adults alike. So hop aboard a riverboat for some beautiful views of our lakes and rivers.

Riverboat excursions

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Riverboat holidays

The Doubs, which takes its source in our Jura Mountains, becomes a navigable river down on the plain. On a boat on the river, time seems to slow down as you travel from lock to lock, watching the landscape go by. Fancy giving it a try?

Discover river tourism

Aurélien Billois - BFC Tourisme
Cygne sur la lac de Nantua paisible et sauvage
Lac de Nantua

Cygne sur la lac de Nantua paisible et sauvage

Aurélien Billois - BFC Tourisme
A. Doire / BFC Tourisme
Bateau promenade sur le Doubs sur le circuit de la cascade du Saut-du-Doubs A. Doire / BFC Tourisme
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Randonneuses sur le site des cascades du Hérisson Michel_JOLY__Bourgogne-Franche-Comte_Tourisme-
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Belvédère sur le lac de Bonlieu à l'automne Julie Hann / BFC Tourisme
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La cascade de Baume-les-Messieurs au printemps Julie_Hann__Bourgogne-Franche-Comte_Tourisme-

The Jura Mountains have even more to offer 

En résumé
A propos
Lac de Nantua

Cygne sur la lac de Nantua paisible et sauvage

Aurélien Billois - BFC Tourisme
Bateau promenade sur le Doubs sur le circuit de la cascade du Saut-du-Doubs A. Doire / BFC Tourisme
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Couple sur le site touristique de la Source de La Loue Laurent_Cheviet__Bourgogne-Franche-Comte_Tourisme-
Belvédère sur le lac de Bonlieu à l'automne Julie Hann / BFC Tourisme
La cascade de Baume-les-Messieurs au printemps Julie_Hann__Bourgogne-Franche-Comte_Tourisme-
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