Sustainable tourism that takes care of the environment... In the Jura Mountains, tourism isn't about the latest trend. It's a way of life in which each experience is greener and healthier than the last, reflecting a deepening commitment and an increasingly human dimension. Explore unspoilt landscapes, discover local expertise and meet inspiring people, for an eco-friendly holiday based on local supply channels and activities that are gentle on the environment. Here, slow tourism is within everyone's reach. And it makes you feel good too!
Escape without consuming a single drop of fuel, for adventures galore in the great outdoors! Take to the cycle paths, hiking trails and greenways for an alternative way to explore on foot, by bike or on horseback.
A number of regional express trains (TER) operate daily between the towns and cities of the Jura Mountains:
Take a scenic train, for an inspiring experience you'll never forget!
The Jura Mountains are beautiful but also vulnerable! Nature is the victim of the impacts of climate change, but we each have a part to play in its protection.
Consult our online eco-traveller's guide to the Jura Mountains, to make your trip more meaningful.
Keep your eyes wide open as you admire the great outdoors. Hold your breath and get quietly closer to a nature that's teeming with life. Enjoy the fresh air in the Haut-Jura and Doubs Horloger regional nature parks, just a fraction of the region's unique and vulnerable natural heritage.
The Regional Nature Parks are not just about breathtaking scenery. They reflect a whole state of mind and aim to:
Living the adventure while preserving our heritage, such is the spirit of the Regional Nature Parks!
Enjoy the "Valeurs Parc" experience
in the Doubs Horloger RNP Enjoy the "Valeurs Parc" experience
in the Haut-Jura RNP
These gems of the Jura Mountains are unknown to many, but oh so precious!
The fascinating peat bog ecosystems are truly the lungs and biodiversity havens of the region. They regulate water levels in their surroundings and act as carbon stores, which makes them real assets in the fight against global warming!
Within this wild, untouched habitat hides a host of rare wildlife and plants which, in certain places, can be observed close-up from the stilted walkways. Keep your eyes peeled, breathe deeply and enjoy!
"Exploring a peat bog is like plunging into a world where each step reminds us how important it is to preserve this unique, vulnerable and endangered wilderness."
Stay true to your values without compomising on comfort. Be they minimalistic or concealed amid unspoilt nature, these authentic, eco-friendly accommodation solutions invite you to go green in the Jura Mountains!
The mountains benefit from an abundance of quality labels and environmental initiatives, so it can be tricky to know what to look for. For a holiday with a commitment, here are the main environmental distinctions to be found in the Jura Mountains:
Please note: eco-friendly accommodation with a responsible approach does not necessarily display a certification label. Some providers simply don't have the means, the time or the desire to engage with such initiatives.
To share moments of complicity with the people of the Jura Mountains, you can learn about their expertise or enjoy a meal at their home, for a holiday with a local feel and a human dimension. Here's your ideal opportunity to make memories galore, of Comté cheese, salted meats, absinthe, wine, wooden toys, pottery, etc.
Lush green valleys, forest ranges, limestone grasslands and the banks of the river Doubs... To protect the wealth of natural habitats on the city outskirts, Besançon is embracing the urban ecology approach.
Here are two ideas for low-carbon, turnkey holidays in the biodiversity capital!
This pioneering French resort boasts the Flocon Vert certification label awarded to mountain resorts with a forward-looking approach!
When it comes to ecology, the Resort of Les Rousses sets an example, through its commitment to:
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