• Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
  • Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes
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Crossing the Jura mountains on snowshoes

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In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    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 the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    79.67 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

In a few words

Treat yourself to an escape in the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park ! This snowshoeing expedition takes place on the Jura mountain ridges overlooking Lake Geneva , offering exceptional panoramic views of the entire Alps , from the Bernese Oberland to the Oisans region . Enjoy the indescribable charm of its diverse landscapes thanks to snowshoeing trails full of surprises : hidden valleys, ridges overlooking the forest, frozen lakes, scattered hamlets, and woodland paths! It's also an opportunity to learn more about the foxes, hares, squirrels, and chamois that inhabit this area, hoping for a fleeting and magical encounter with one or more of them. Then, each evening, after your exertions, you'll spend the night in a warm and comfortable hotel or guesthouse where you can enjoy a meal and rest.

The highlights

  • A true snowshoe traverse of the High Jura from Mont Tendre to Crêt de la Neige
  • Varied viewpoints along a route that alternates between summits and valleys
  • Luggage transfer between accommodations for your convenience
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Confirmed

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 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.

The expert's opinion

For athletic walkers.

Hiker level 2 to 3 on a scale of 5.

Suitable for regular hikers who have never tried snowshoeing. Hilly route with an average elevation gain of 550m.

Average elevation gain: 550 m Maximum elevation gain: 750 m

Average length: 11.5 km Maximum: 15 km

Average time: 5 hours 30 minutes Maximum: 6 hours 30 minutes

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 11 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 417 m
  • Average daily descent: 512 m
  • Maximum altitude: 16567 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 7 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Nathalie, Yoann ou François
You are supervised by Nathalie, Yoann or François, Jura Mountain Guides, specialists in winter hiking and signatories of the France Raquette quality charter.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6

  • Bois d'Amont – Col du Marchairuz (Switzerland)

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h30 - 25km
    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Distance 5 km
    • Positive elevation gain 350 m
    • Negative elevation 50 m
    • Maximum altitude 1400 m
    • Accommodation Hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome and transfer to the starting point.

    Short walk to reach a secluded cabin, picnic.

    Then a magnificent hike on the ridges of Mt Tendre (1679 m): the view stretches far and wide, allowing you to observe the Bernese and Valais Alps on one side and the Vallée de Joux, cradle of fine Swiss watchmaking, on the other.

    Night at the Marchairuz pass (1447 m).

    Day 1

Note

SNOW COVER

Winter hiking is undergoing a transformation! We can still talk about snowshoeing, but it's unlikely you'll be wearing them all week! Some sections are generally well-covered in snow and require snowshoes to progress, but others are very often snow-free because they are too exposed, so we'll walk on those sections.

We are primarily hikers, so even if there's no snow, we'll still run our trips. The winter atmosphere and light will be there, even if we can't use snowshoes.

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!

(ATTENTION! On Saturdays 23/01 and 30/01 – 13/03/27 there will be no bus but a taxi - see "dispersion" section)

Accommodation

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

Access

Departure
Bois d'Amont
Day 1 : 11h00
End of stay
Lelex (ain) ou Gare de Bellegarde sur Valserine (Valserhône)
Day 6 - 17h00
WELCOME :
If you are coming by car: meet on Monday at 11:00 am in front of the Bois d'Amont Tourist Office dressed in hiking gear with your full water bottle or thermos.

Your guide will meet you on site and provide a 10-minute minibus transfer to the starting point of the hike. Those arriving by car should leave their vehicle at Le Brassus train station. Free parking is available.


If you are coming by train: meet on Monday at 11:00 am in front of the Vallorbe TGV station (Switzerland) dressed in hiking clothes with your full water bottle or thermos.

On site our taxi partner will welcome you and provide a 30-minute transfer by minibus to the start of the hike where you will meet your guide and the other participants.






Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Vallorbe,Gare de BellegardeOr

DISPERSION: Saturday at 3:50 PM in Lelex,


Return by car: Saturday around 4:30 or 5:00 PM at Bois d'Amont



Return train: Saturdays 02/01 - 06, 13, 20 and 27/02 - 06/03/2027: a bus departs from Lelex and drops you off at 4:45 pm at Bellegarde TGV station. Cost of the Lelex-Bellegarde bus: approximately €6, payable on site.


Saturdays, January 23rd and 30th, 2027 - March 13th, 2027: the last bus is at 1:50 PM, which doesn't allow us to hike up Crêt de la Neige. Therefore, we will charter a taxi, the cost of which will be shared among the travelers. Approximate fares : €75 for a 4-seater vehicle


Bellegarde 5:00 PM – Paris Gare de Lyon 7:49 PM

Bellegarde 5:00 PM - Brussels 11:17 PM (via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare du Nord)

Bellegarde 7:07 PM – Paris Gare de Lyon 9:49 PM


Return flight: On Saturdays we can drop you off at La Cure train station around 4:15-4:30 pm or a train will take you directly to Geneva-Cointrin Airport. Timetables are available at www.cff.ch.


Access by plane
The nearest airport isGenève Cointrin


Access by plane: Geneva-Cointrin airport, then train to the CFF station at La Cure. Please inform us when booking.

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

Meet on Monday at 11:30 am in front of the SBB train station in Le Brassus (Switzerland) dressed in hiking clothes with your full water bottle or thermos.

Your guide will meet you and provide a 10-minute transfer by minibus to the start of the hike. Free parking.


Car access

Coming from the northern half of France: Take the A39 motorway to Poligny (exit 7), then the N5 towards Champagnole, Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux, Morez, and Les Rousses. Upon arriving in Les Rousses, turn left into the village center and pass the post office. Turn left again towards Bois-d'Amont. The road follows the Orbe valley. Drive through the village of Bois-d'Amont (4 km) and cross the border; continue for another 4 km to Le Brassus.

Coming from southeastern France: take the A40 motorway, then the A404 to Oyonnax. At the end of the motorway, continue on the D31 to Dortan, then on the D436, go through St. Claude and continue towards Geneva. 3 km after the village of Septmoncel, leave the D436 and take the D25 on the left, which passes through Lamoura and leads to Les Rousses. Just before reaching Les Rousses (500 m after joining the Geneva road), turn right towards Bois d'Amont. Go through the village of Bois d'Amont (4 km) and cross the border; another 4 km and you will arrive in Le Brassus.


Return by car: Saturday around 4:30pm or 5:00pm in Le Brassus.

If you left your car at the starting point: return transfer to Le Brassus

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Price details

The price includes

  • Organization and supervision costs
  • Food and full board accommodation
  • Luggage carrying
  • Loan of snowshoes and poles
  • The transfers planned in the program

The price does not include

  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • The means of transport to get to the meeting place
  • The bus or taxi to Bellegarde train station
  • The shuttle between Lelex and Bellegarde if you are on the train
  • Cancellation/assistance/repatriation/trip interruption insurance

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ISABELLE

february 2026
Translated from French
Excellent stay
Published on 10/02/2026
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THIERRY

february 2025
Translated from French
Fantastic snowshoe trek, magnificent scenery and a superb guide who knows the biodiversity of the Jura perfectly; I loved it!
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remy

january 2025
Published on 03/02/2025

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ISABELLE

february 2026
Translated from French
Excellent stay
Published on 10/02/2026
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THIERRY

february 2025
Translated from French
Fantastic snowshoe trek, magnificent scenery and a superb guide who knows the biodiversity of the Jura perfectly; I loved it!
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  • THIERRY
Published on 17/02/2025
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remy

january 2025
Published on 03/02/2025
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