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Haut Jura Walk

Day 1: Arrive in Les Rousses
We meet you at the airport and take you to Les Rousses (40 mins) where our 12-room hotel is in the centre of the lively village.

Day 2: Les Rousses to Lamoura 17km/11mi/4.5hr
A delightful riverside path leads you down the banks of the peaceful River Chaille and on to Prémanon.  Dominated by Mont Fier, this pretty village with views extending right down the gorge and valley as far as Morez and Morbier, is a good coffee stop.  Onwards through the Bois de Ban, then a flower-filled path through meadows leads to Jean and François’ friendly chalet style hotel just outside the village of Lamoura.  

Day 3: At Lamoura
After a stroll through Lamoura’s village streets lined with timber-framed houses and curious artisans’s shops, why not head down to the lake for a relaxing swim or trip out on a pedal boat?

Day 4: Lamoura to Lajoux  18km/11mi/4.5hr
Today you explore further east into the Haut Jura National Park. Climbing first through spruce forest you reach the stunning Célary viewpoint affording breathtaking views down the rugged Bienne valley. Down through pretty mountain chalets to Septmoncel and lunch overlooking the cascading Flumen gorge. Then with the Col de la Faucille framing the horizon, you reach Lajoux - the highest village of the Haut Jura (1171m).

Day 5: At Lajoux
Today you can enjoy one of the best vistas in the Jura. If you’re feeling energetic why not scale the Col de la Faucille (1,339m) – or you could just get the cable car (Jul-Aug only) - for superb views over Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and and the Swiss Alps and the most panoramic lunch spot of the week!

Day 6: Lajoux to La Cure  20km/12.5mi/5.5hr
A path lined with yellow gentians - used by locals to make a strong liqueur - climbs gently to Crêt de Pela (1,459m). The view from the top - Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi – is simply  breathtaking.  On through birch forest - look out for grand tetras and buzzards flitting through the trees, and red deer roaming freely - to our charming hotel at La Cure, right on the border. Tonight you’ll dine in France, yet sleep in Switzerland!

Day 7: At La Cure
Today you can explore both the Swiss and French shores of Lake Geneva. It’s an easy train ride to the attractive old town of Nyon in Switzerland from where you can take a ferry across the lake to medieval Yvoire. Justifiably one of the most beautifiul villages in France, you can explore it’s flower bedecked picturesque streets, beautiful C14 castle and gardens, or relax by the shores of the lake.

Day 8: La Cure to Les Rousses 18km/11.5mi/5.5hr
Ascending Le Noirmont (1,547m) - the “Black Mountain” - you enjoy your last views of Switzerland. Keep your eyes open for chamois as you descend over the border back into France. Winding through lush green meadows bordering Lake Rousse, there’s time for a dip in its clear blue waters before you arrive back at your hotel in for dinner.

Day 9: Leave Les Rousses
We take you to the airport in time for your return flight.