The high valleys of the Jura between Lajoux and La Pesse have a gentle relief, inviting novices and contemplative visitors alike to set off and discover this charming region. The network of self-catering cottages is also a strong point of this sector, offering the chance to explore the gentle contours in comfort.

Les hautes combes du Jura is the southern part of the Jura massif between Lajoux and La Pesse, at an altitude of between 1000 and 1600m.

This is the land of great rolling expanses, dominated by pastoral activity. The seasons come and go, offering different colours and interests.

In spring, it's the explosion of colour from the mountain flowers that will catch your eye. In summer, the coolness of our mountains will give you the chance to go green, while the flamboyant colours of autumn will leave you speechless.
This 4-day trek is suitable for those wishing to discover this type of hiking. Comfortable, we use the network of gîtes and refuges with which I work regularly.

The environment and landscapes are exceptional, and the 'stay' is perfectly suited to a 1st approach to a touring trek.

Day 1: Le Manon - Les Molunes - Bellecombe
12km / Min. altitude 1165m / Max. altitude 1320m / Ascent +310m/-210m
Accommodation in a gîte ½ board in the evening, bring a snack for lunch.

D2: Bellecombe- crêt au merle-borne au lion-crêt de Chalam- La Pesse
13km /Min. altitude 1217m/Max. altitude 1545m/Advance +460m/-505m
Lunch: picnic, ½ board gite accommodation in the evening
A panoramic day today that will take us along a magnificent ridge line that I chose for its wild and aesthetic side. After lunch at la borne au lion and before heading back to La Pesse, we'll set off to conquer the historic and charismatic crêt de Chalam. From up there, an exceptional panorama awaits us over the Jura mountains and perhaps the Alps if the weather is with us!

D3: La Pesse- la Bramande - Les Moussières - Les Molunes
11.4km/Min. altitude 1115m/Max. altitude 1340m/Advance +200m/-390m
Picnic lunch, accommodation in a gîte ½ board in the evening
Another magnificent route through meadows and secret coombs today. The day will begin with the discovery of the Combe de Malatrait, followed by the charming village of Les Moussières.
Today we'll be on all or part of the Grande Traversée du Jura, an emblematic route that we'll be following all the way to our final accommodation in Les Molunes.

D4: Les Molunes - Septmoncel - Bèlvédère de la Luette - Le Manon
11.5 km/Min. altitude 918m/Max. altitude 1210m/Advance +400m/-350m
Picnic lunch.
The last day of our adventure through these magnificent landscapes. Today we take a look at the sunny slopes overlooking Saint Claude and discover some lovely viewpoints overlooking the hilltop village of Septmoncel. Crafts and industry have made this part of the mountain famous, as can be seen on the lapidary trail! Return to our starting point via the large valleys and green pastures of the Couronne.
End of the activity in mid-afternoon.