• A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.
  • A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.
  • A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.
  • A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.
  • A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.
  • A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.
  • A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.
Jura

A long-distance snowshoe trek across the Jura mountains, self-guided and staying in guesthouses.

Réf : FSPJKF

In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Snowshoeing
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times 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 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 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.
  • Destination
    Burgundy-Franche-Comté / Jura
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    65.8 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Embark on an unforgettable winter adventure in the heart of the Jura Mountains , snowshoeing on your feet. This multi-day trek immerses you in the tranquil atmosphere of a mountain range with gentle slopes, nestled between spruce forests , clear snow-covered valleys , and sweeping panoramas of the Jura Mountains. Off the beaten track, you'll follow a route marked by discreet ribbons, sometimes guided only by tracks left in the snow . Far from the hustle and bustle, the immersion is total : map reading, managing weather conditions, and sometimes even breaking trail after a fresh snowfall. Each evening, you'll return to the warmth of welcoming lodges , in dormitories or shared rooms, for a simple and authentic moment of relaxation. This trip combines independence , pushing your limits , and connecting with winter nature , for a true escape in a pristine environment.

The highlights

  • Typical landscapes of the Haut-Jura: snow-covered valleys, frozen lakes, spruce forests, villages
  • Accommodation in authentic and welcoming cottages
  • We prepare your stay, you hike independently
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Intermediate

Levels

Snowshoeing
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times 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 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 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.
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

The expert's opinion

Hikers level 2 on a scale of 5.

A hilly or mountain route with an average elevation gain and loss of 200 meters. Short stages allow you to complete the route at your own pace, regardless of snow conditions or your fitness level. This also gives you ample time for a leisurely lunch break at a mountain refuge or to visit the museums in the villages along the way.

Average elevation gain: 200 m Maximum elevation gain: 300 m

Average length: 10 km Maximum length: 12 km

Average time: 5 hours Maximum: 5 hours 30 minutes

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 10 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 208 m
  • Average daily descent: 199 m

Management

The paper roadbook contains all the information directly in your bag.
Paper Roadbook
Your travel guide to take everywhere with you. 🗺️

Management

Security

This route is undertaken without a guide and at your own risk. We provide all the necessary information and logistics for a successful hike. You must be able to be self-reliant, assessing your own abilities and responding to unexpected situations (fatigue, weather, presence of animals, changing terrain, etc.).

It is your responsibility to check with the Tourist Offices for weather updates (bulletins displayed) or call the weather information line at 08 99 71 02 + department number : Example 08 99 71 02 38 for Isère.

We would like to warn you about the effectiveness of mobile phones in mountainous areas. While villages are generally covered by mobile networks (depending on the operator), many areas remain without coverage, and your device will often be useless for long periods during the day. However, if a network is available, in case of emergency, you can dial 112, the priority emergency number.

We decline all responsibility in case of error on your part regarding orientation (error or change of route) or time management (departure too late in the morning, picnic break too long…).
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
  • map

    Welcome to Chapelle des Bois

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

    Starting at 5:00 PM at Chapelle des bois.

    Check-in and dinner at the accommodation.

    Day 1

Note

SNOW COVER

As the seasons change, winter hikes are evolving. There are times when certain sections of this route are done on foot with snowshoes on your pack!

We are primarily hikers, and if there isn't enough snow, we won't cancel our snowshoeing trips. The winter atmosphere and light will still be there even if you can't use snowshoes.

The GTJ winter route sometimes crosses wet areas which are not passable without snow, we indicate in the road book the route to follow to avoid them, it is often a small road.

The mountain is very different in winter, the colours are not the same as in summer, and the sun is lower on the horizon offering sunset lights throughout the day!



FEE

Access to marked and secured snowshoe trails has required a fee for several years. For the GTJ snowshoe route, several options are available:

  1. Alternatively, you can purchase a "Weekly Nordic Pass for the Jura Mountains" (€24 per adult, €12 for children up to 16 years old), which is recommended for stays of 5 days or more. This pass is valid for 7 consecutive days at all Nordic sites in the mountain range.
  2. You can purchase a day pass each day at the starting point of your hike. The price varies between Nordic sites. Between €3 and €5 per day per adult.


We advise you to buy the weekly pass at the last minute on site in Chapelle des Bois (refundable chalet).

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5

Access

Departure
Chapelle-des-Bois, France
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Chapelle-des-Bois, France
Day 6 - 16h45

WELCOME

Meet on day 1 at La Chapelle des Bois from 5pm at the gîte located in the centre of the village.


DISPERSION:

Day 6 at La Chapelle des Bois at 5:00pm or at Morez train station at 4:45pm for those departing by train.


Return to car:

Dispersal at Chapelle des Bois after the return transfer from La Pesse, around 5 p.m.


Return train:

We provide a shuttle service on the last day, included in the price of the hike.

We can drop you off at Morez train station. Timetable available at https://www.sncf-connect.com/billet-train/horaires


Return flight : The return shuttle stops at La Cure train station…

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare SNCF de Morez

Morez SNCF train station (St Claude – Dijon line):

TGV Paris – Dijon, then TER Dijon – Morez or TER Lyon-St Claude-Morez

Timetables are available at https://www.sncf-connect.com/billet-train/horaires

"The 'Swallows' line' between St Claude and Dijon is absolutely beautiful and includes many engineering structures.

If you arrive by train, we offer a shuttle service from Morez train station to Chapelle des Bois. This can be booked when registering, specifying your train's arrival time. (Prices valid until 7:30 pm)

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Genève-Cointrin

By air : Geneva-Cointrin Airport, then train to La Cure. From La Cure train station (Switzerland), we offer a shuttle to Chapelle des Bois; please reserve this shuttle when registering, specifying your train arrival time. Timetables are available at https://www.sbb.ch/fr

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

To reach Chapelle des Bois:

By road, Michelin map no. 243

- From Lyon: A42 motorway then A404 to Oyonnax then D31/D436 to St Claude, then D69 to Les Rousses and Morez, then RN5 to Morbier and D18 to Bellefontaine and Chapelle des Bois

- From Paris: A39 motorway to Poligny (exit 7) then RN5 to Morbier and the D18 to Bellefontaine and Chapelle des Bois


You can leave your car all week in the municipal parking lot designated for hikers. We recommend leaving your keys at your accommodation. This will prevent you from losing them during your hike. (Do not engage the handbrake; simply put the car in gear and lift the windshield wipers off the windshield.)

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in dormitory-style guesthouses
  2. Half-board for the entire stay
  3. Organization fees
  4. Lending IGN maps with highlighted routes
  5. The travel journal
  6. The return shuttle from La Pesse to Chapelle des Bois at the end of your stay

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. The GTJ weekly pass at €24/person
  3. Lunches
  4. Luggage transport
  5. Drinks and personal expenses
  6. Snowshoes and poles
  7. The shuttle bus runs from Morez train station to Chapelle des Bois or from La Cure train station (CH) to Chapelle des Bois

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Luggage transfer : CHF64.04 / person
  2. 5 Picnics : CHF59.46 / person
  3. Transfer from Morez train station : CHF41.17 / reservation
  4. Transfer from Morez train station : CHF64.04 / reservation
  5. Transfer from La Cure train station : CHF54.89 / reservation
  6. Transfer from La Cure train station : CHF91.48 / reservation
  7. Additional night in Chapelle des Bois - Shared sanitary facilities : CHF64.04 / person
  8. Additional night in Chapelle des Bois - Private bathroom : CHF75.01 / person
  9. Discount for 4 people or more (with luggage transfer) : CHF-109.78 / person
  10. Discount for 4 people or more (without luggage transfer) : CHF-36.59 / person
  11. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


IMPORTANT: FEE

Access to marked and secured snowshoe trails has required a fee for several years. For the GTJ snowshoe route, several options are available:

  1. Alternatively, you can purchase a "Weekly Nordic Pass for the Jura Mountains" (€24 per adult, €12 for children up to 16 years old), which is recommended for stays of 5 days or more. This pass is valid for 7 consecutive days at all Nordic sites in the mountain range.
  2. You can purchase a day pass each day at the starting point of your hike. The price varies between Nordic sites. Between €3 and €5 per day per adult.


We advise you to buy the weekly pass at the last minute on site in Chapelle des Bois (chalet at the start of the cross-country ski trails) or online:

https://pass.espacenordiquejurassien.com/recherche/HAUT-JURA-SAINT-CLAUDE/hautes-combes-du-jura/pass-seance-ski


If there is insufficient snow or if you are forced to cancel your stay at the last minute, the pass is non-refundable.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent it from the Mont Noir Sports shop located near the first accommodation. It's open from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, and we've negotiated a special rate of €30 per person for the 5-day snowshoeing trip. For 2 or 3 pairs of snowshoes, reservations are not necessary. For 4 or more pairs, it's best to reserve the equipment as soon as you receive your registration confirmation. Please call 03 81 69 27 28. A deposit will be required.

Equipment to bring

  1. Your snowshoes and poles (rental available on site)
  2. A 35/40 litre backpack with a flexible frame, equipped with a waist belt and allowing for the attachment of snowshoes.
  3. A large plastic bag to protect the inside of the backpack.
  4. A pair of excellent quality sunglasses with side protection
  5. A thermos or a preferably insulated water bottle (1.5L minimum)
  6. An Opinel-type pocket knife
  7. A small pouch (preferably waterproof) to put your money, identity card, health insurance card and assistance contract in.
  8. Toiletries (opt for the essentials, small sizes, samples and travel kits)
  9. A quick-drying bath towel
  10. Toilet paper
  11. Sunscreen and lip balm
  12. Airtight plastic container (minimum capacity 0.3L), cup and cutlery
  13. A headlamp or flashlight
  14. A sleeping bag sheet and a pillowcase
  15. A camera, binoculars (optional)
  16. Small field repair kit in case of emergency: Phillips screwdriver or Swiss Army knife, a piece of cord

Clothing to bring

  • A sun hat or a cap
  • A scarf
  • A beanie
  • A pair of mittens, possibly with silk gloves, and an extra pair of gloves
  • Short-sleeved T-shirts in breathable material are preferable (one for every 2 to 3 days of walking)
  • A long-sleeved undershirt in breathable material or a shirt
  • A fleece fur jacket
  • A waterproof and breathable windproof jacket (gore-tex type) with a hood
  • A rain cape or a bivvy bag if you own the jacket above.
  • Loose-fitting trekking trousers
  • Waterproof and breathable overtrousers
  • Hiking socks (one pair for 2 to 3 days of hiking). Opt for wool or hiking-specific socks. Be careful with cotton as it can cause blisters.
  • A pair of hiking boots that provide good ankle support and are waterproof, with Vibram soles. Remember to test new shoes and those that haven't been worn for a long time beforehand. Absolutely avoid ski boots and après-ski boots.
  • A pair of gaiters
  • Underwear
  • A swimsuit (optional)
  • Comfortable trousers for the evening
  • A pair of lightweight casual shoes for the evening
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