Nature and landscapes
Jura Mountains: 8 fresh viewpoints
Do you know the Jura Mountains? Whether you’re looking for a weekend of peace and relaxation or a sporting break in the great outdoors, let yourself be tempted by the many attractions of this massif on the Swiss border. A land of lakes and mountains, the Jura is an oasis of freshness and greenery. 8 viewpoints to prove it!
Need to recharge your batteries? Need to reconnect? Take a look at the following images! Like a bubble of oxygen, the Jura invites you to contemplate and let go. Take a deep breath of fresh air at the summit of Crêt de Neige, plunge into the pure water of Lac de Saint Point, marvel at the architecture of the Château de Joux or hike the trails of the Métabief resort… The Jura mountains, a refreshing break in the heart of summer!
Contemplating and letting go in the heart of nature
Exceptional location
#1 – Panoramic terrace overlooking Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva
For lunch with a view, La Mainaz (hotel restaurant****) boasts a breathtaking terrace.
Highest point in the Jura
#2 – Crêt de la Neige
Perched at 1720m, the Crêt de la Neige is the highest point in the Jura mountains.
From the village of Lélex, you can climb it on foot or take the gondola. Also accessible from the Pays de Gex via the Col de la Faucille.
The route is accessible all year round, on foot in summer or on snowshoes in winter. The slopes of the ridges are modest, making them ideal for Nordic walking.
One of the largest lakes in France
#3 – Lake Saint-Point
Saint-Point is the 3rd largest natural lake in France.
From the village of Malbuisson les Lacs, follow the 23-kilometre hiking trail around Lac de Saint Point, which is also accessible by bike.
Emblematic natural site
#4 – Cascade des Tufs
The Cascades des Tufs is a refreshing getaway, with a number of impressive waterfalls tumbling down into the Dar’s pools.
The waterfall is located in the Reculée des Planches, six kilometres from Arbois. It is accessible via an easy hiking trail and a footbridge.
A centre of history and architecture
#5 – View of Château de Joux from Fort Malher
The castle’s varied architecture bears witness to its 1,000 years of existence, and it is now listed as a historic monument.
View of the château from Fort Malher, 5 kilometres from Pontarlier. Accessible by foot from the Horseshoe lookout.
Panoramic view of the relief
#6 – Viewpoint of the 4 lakes
Narlay, Ilay, Petit and Grand Maclu are the lakes dominated by the “Pic de l’Aigle”, a ridge 993 m high, from which the view extends over the entire Jura plateau.
The Pic de l’Aigle is reached via a path that leads from the village of La Chaux-du-Dombief, a distance of 2 km and a difference in altitude of 90 m.
Major natural site
#7 – The reculée of Baume-les-Messieurs
With its waterfalls, listed village and Imperial Abbey, the Reculée is a rare natural and heritage site.
From the village of Baume-les-Messieurs, there are numerous footpaths along the sides of the reculée to admire it from every angle.
Highest point in the Doubs
#8 – Mont d’Or summit: balcony overlooking 300 Alpine and Jura peaks
The Mont d’Or offers its relief to the Métabief resort: accessible by downhill skiing and snowshoes in winter, hiking and mountain biking trails the rest of the year.
