• Hiking in the Jura Mountains
  • Hiking in the Jura Mountains
  • Hiking in the Jura Mountains
  • Hiking in the Jura Mountains
  • Hiking in the Jura Mountains
Jura

Hiking in the Jura Mountains

Réf : XABUWO

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Burgundy-Franche-Comté / Jura
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    50.91 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
See our solo trips

In a few words

Embark on a wild escape to Valromey , in the heart of the Haut Bugey massif , at the southern end of the Jura. This preserved region, shaped by glaciers and dominated by the Grand Colombier (1531 m), invites you on an accessible multi-day hike , between deep forests , wild valleys , green alpine pastures and picturesque hedgerows .

Far from the hustle and bustle, Valromey captivates with its rural authenticity , its understated heritage , and its breathtaking panoramas of the Alps. Each day reveals a contrasting landscape and a bucolic atmosphere perfect for disconnecting.

The simple yet welcoming accommodation reflects the spirit of the region: dormitories nestled in nature , a forest refuge , and a traditional village offer an environment conducive to sharing and immersion. Led by a passionate guide, this trip will lead you to discover a discreet yet captivating mountain range , where nature and culture meet in harmonious balance.


The highlights

  • A preserved and wild mountain range, a natural escape
  • Easy TGV access (2 hours 30 minutes from Paris) with pick-up and drop-off at Belleg station
  • The stay will be supervised by a local mountain guide.
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 1h30
  • Average distance/day: 5 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 142 m
  • Average daily descent: 215 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 6 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

State-certified mountain guide, specialist in the Bugey region.

As a mountain professional, he is committed to:


- Manage the progress of your hike in the best possible way and in complete safety: choice of route, pace of progression, logistics, health, adaptation to weather hazards and snow conditions.

- To ensure the dynamics and cohesion of the group.

- To make it easier for you to approach the mountain environment and to passionately share its knowledge of nature with you.

- To be available and attentive to your needs.

Management

Other supervisors

Our logistics minibus will be on site for transfers; it will be driven by the guide.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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    Pré Carré Loop

    • Activity Hiking
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine train station. Transfer by minibus (reservation required at registration) to the gîte where we are staying in the small resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes.

    For this first day, we will explore the area around the small ski resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. Located on the Retord plateau, one of the last plateaus of the Jura massif, well known to cross-country skiing and biathlon enthusiasts, it has produced several champions and numerous medals.


    A landscape of alternating forests and alpine pastures on the edge of the lands that once belonged to the Arvières Charterhouse. History will be very much present, with farms that served the French Resistance during the Second World War. The herds will be there, and perhaps we'll even see traces of the wolf?


    Distances - Elevation Gain - Walking Time - Technical Skills

    10 km, +250 m / -250 m, 3 hours of walking

    Day 1

Note

The times were calculated based on a pace of 300 meters of elevation gain per hour uphill, 500 meters of elevation loss per hour downhill, and 4 km per hour on flat terrain, in order to allow for a comparison of the different hikes on the same basis. They only include actual walking time; all meal breaks, rest stops, or periods of quiet contemplation must be added.

 

We may sometimes need to slightly modify the indicated itinerary: either due to organizational issues (overbooked accommodations, splitting groups, changes in trail conditions, etc.) or directly at the guide's discretion (weather, group level, etc.). Rest assured, these modifications are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort!

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
Day 1 : 11h30
End of stay
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
Day 6 - 17h00

Day 6 at 5 p.m. in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine or around 4 p.m. in front of the car park. Return transfer to the train station at 5 p.m.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toBellegarde-sur-Valserine

Meet at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.

Transfer from the station at 11:30 am if you have booked the shuttle.


Reservation upon registration.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Plans d'Hotonnes station, meeting at 12pm

If you are arriving late: On the day, in case of a last-minute delay, please contact us on 04.51.20.50.50.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Organization and supervision costs
  2. Food and full board accommodation
  3. The transfers planned in the program
  4. Towels

The price does not include

  1. Drinks and personal expenses
  2. Personal equipment
  3. The journeys to and from the reception location.
  4. The different types of insurance: Cancellation and/or Search and Rescue Costs - Assistance - Repatriation - Trip Interruption
  5. Anything not listed under "The price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Transfer between the train station and the accommodation (round trip) : CHF28.50 / reservation
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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