A nice trail, located in the town of Bourg-de-Sirod, leads walkers in a particularly wild site in which the Ain River runs through a very narrow gorge. This place is even more impressive in rainy weather when the flow of water is important.

On the trails Ain findable.. Discover the mysteries of the site of the Losses of Ain. Marked trails.

Mysterious place with many facets the Losses of the Ain constantly drag you from one world to another, between land and water, strength and tranquility, past and present.. Let yourself be carried away by this remarkable site !

Provide good shoes. (10 minutes from the campsite)

Near Nozeroy, a pleasant path allows to go to the source of the river Ain. It begins at an altitude of 700 meters in a beautiful wooded setting. The flow of this resurgence is very variable depending on the season.

Famous resurgence integrated into a typical site where water comes from underground rivers. In dry weather the spring dries up and discovers its entrails, which is also worth seeing.

During your walk, you will discover the secrets of this source through reading tables. Downstream, other sites as charming : The jump of the Maillys (waterfalls) and the mill of the Saut.

Nozeroy, a charming little town with character, has preserved some pretty vestiges of its past, as evidenced by the Porte de l'Horloge, the Saint-Antoine collegiate church and the ruins of the castle.

Every summer in this small medieval village come to live a return to the Middle Ages with the feast of the Assault of the Remparts. Animations, costumes, tanks.. Grand !

Located north-east of Champagnole, the forest of La Joux, which covers 2,660 hectares, is one of the most beautiful fir trees in France. Some of its firs reach a height of more than 40 meters. According to tradition, the most remarkable fir trees are elected president. The current fir tree, more than two centuries old, is 45 meters tall and 1,20 meters in diameter !

A touristic route and trails allow you to discover the wonders of this forest.

The little elves guide you along the fir tree route. From Champagnole to Levier, through one of the most beautiful fir forests in Europe. Dotted with 15 tourist sites you will discover its history, its fauna, its flora, its belvederes. Extase yourself in front of the fir President (elected most beautiful tree of the forest of Joux) and in front of the spruces of the King of Rome, planted in 1811 !

The belvederes along the route of the gorges and cascades Langouette allow to fully appreciate the beauty of the place. Wild narrow gorges and waterfalls, particularly impressive during rainy periods, can be observed there.

Cascades and gorges of the Langouette. You will walk for an hour, along a friendly and fun path in one of the sites listed as the most picturesque of the Jura.

Open your eyes wide ! (10 minutes from the campsite)

The waterfalls of La Billaude or Saut Claude Roy are one of the most picturesque sites of the Jura, at the bottom of the valley of the Lemme. Two successive falls totaling 28 m high spring from a narrow crack in the middle of the cliffs. Near the village of Vaudioux

Nestled in a green setting, Lake Chalain is a splendid expanse of water of glacial origin measuring 2.9 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide and which is particularly favorable to the practice of water sports. Its sandy beaches, ideal for relaxation, will delight lovers of idleness.

Excavations carried out on the site made it possible to unearth vestiges of lacustrine habitats. These finds can be observed at the archeology museum of Lons-le-Saunier.

This glacial lake is the largest natural lake in the department. With a site in a characteristic remote. It can be seen from Fontenu's belvedere.

Swimming in turquoise waters, sunbathing, water sports of all kinds, fishing.

A nice day trip from the campsite is 15 minutes by car.

Poligny - County Capital

Museum : The County House

The lakes region, located east of Lons-le-Saunier, offers a magnificent succession of lakes with wooded banks. Many lookouts, easily accessible, allow to admire them.

The belvedere of the 4 lakes, located in the town of Le Frasnois, allows to enjoy a magnificent view of the lakes of Grand Maclu, Petit Maclu, Ilay and Narlay. The beauty of this site, especially in autumn when the colors are shimmering, has earned him the nickname of Little Scotland. But the discovery of the magical landscapes of the Lake District does not stop there : Lakes Chalain, Clairvaux, Vouglans, Vernois, Val, Chambly or Bonlieu amaze lovers of lakes and landscapes of nature.

Site of 4 lakes or "Little Scotland"

Lake Petit Maclu and its water lilies,

Grand Maclu, and its turquoise waters

Ilay and his little island

Narlay, overhung by its wooded heights.

Which one will seduce you the most ?

These lakes are close enough to be approached in one day. An overview from the belvedere of the 4 lakes and the Eagle Peak can capture the beauty of the site and the camel of green and blue that emerges. Ballade not to be missed ! 15 minutes from the campsite.

Spa town enjoying a pleasant natural environment.

Dominated by the silhouette of Fort Belin, Salins-les-Bains is a charming and pleasant spa town enjoying a beautiful natural setting.

Open to visitors, the ancient salt pans, classified as historical monuments, offer the discovery of underground galleries dating from the 13th century and a hydraulic pumping system still in operation allowing the extraction of salt water.

In the heart of the city, the spa offers medical treatments and a fitness area.

From the surrounding heights, the view of the city skyline and the preserved environment is superb.

Small town Comtoise of character, a spa known for its salt water and its Salines classified World Heritage of unesco.

New Therma Salina establishment of fitness and spa treatments.

Recommended for a day care "bubble of well being".

25 minutes from the campsite

Capital of Jura wines, the city of Arbois, endowed with a beautiful architectural heritage, is also full of charm with its houses lined up along the picturesque river Cuisance. The church of St. Just, the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, has a bell tower with a height of 60 meters. The latter, accessible in July and August, offers a magnificent view of the vineyard and the roofs of the city.

Open to the visit, Pasteur's House, in which Louis Pasteur regularly came to stay, houses the personal souvenirs, objects, apparatus and instruments of the famous scientist.

The Vine and Wine Museum, located in part of Château Pécauld, is also a must-see, offering visitors the chance to discover the history and traditions of winegrowing, as well as a presentation of the region's grape varieties and methods. Of vinification.

Arbois, capital of Jura wines and its wine route : village of Pupillin, Montigny les Arsures an escapades in the superb vineyards and typical villages.

Every year is organized the "Breakthrough of the Yellow Wine" at the beginning of February.

25 minutes from the campsite.

Dominating the famous Jura vineyards from the top of its rocky outcrop, the picturesque village of Château-Chalon invites you to stroll : a Romanesque church dating back to the 10th century, pretty winegrowers' houses and fabulous viewpoints offering exceptional views of the vineyard. Walk.

The Château-Chalon vineyard, benefiting from the Château-Chalon aoc (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée), is famous for its yellow wine.

Château Chalon village "cradle of yellow wine" A real gem of a winegrower, set as a sentinel on the banks of the Revermont : one of the Most Beautiful Village of France.

30 minutes from the campsite.

Between Doucier and Bonlieu, in the Lakes region, the Hérisson valley is marked by the presence of splendid waterfalls. A landscaped path, 3.7 km long (one way), allows you to discover no less than 31 waterfalls ! The most famous are the Éventail waterfall, very impressive, and the Grand Saut waterfall, a waterfall 60 meters high !

The Cascades house, located near the Éventail waterfall, is a museum space dedicated to this natural site and more particularly to its history, its fauna, its geology and its legends.

Discover the jumps and waterfalls of the Hedgehog during a 3-hour hike. (7.4 km outward and return). Let yourself be amazed by the magic of this unique valley and its 7 waterfalls.

Shorter hikes are available. It is imperative to go there properly ! Magnificent !!!

15 minutes from the campsite.

Nestled in the heart of a magnificent circus, the village of Baume-les-Messieurs, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, enjoys an exceptional natural setting. The famous remote high cliffs can be seen from several belvederes overlooking the roofs of Baume-les-Messieurs. Once arrived in the village, do not miss to visit the Benedictine abbey founded in the sixth century. Its Romanesque abbey church has the particularity of enclosing a superb flemish altarpiece dating from the sixteenth century.

Nestled in a circus on the edge of three valleys in an exceptional panorama ! Baume les Messieurs (elected the most beautiful village in France) wraps its houses around a Benedictine abbey.

Unmissable : visit of the abbey, caves, belvederes and waterfall Tufs one of the most beautiful in Europe !

Village of Chalon Castle nearby (12 km). cradle of yellow wine

The city of Morez, located in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Haut-Jura, is a Mecca for the manufacture of glasses since the late eighteenth century. The museum of the Lunette, dedicated to the history of eyewear, houses a remarkable collection of glasses.

Known for her glasses but also for its Via Ferrata La Roche du Dade overlooking it. Adrenaline and vertiginous atmosphere assured.

For sports enthusiasts in height…

20 minutes from the campsite

Lons the Saunier

The House of the Laughing Cow

Situated in Arlay, in the heart of the Jura vineyards, the elegant 18th-century castle is dominated by the remains of the medieval fortress. It is home to furniture of the Bourbon Restoration period. Its romantic park, which extends over the hill, as well as its Jardin des Jeux garden featuring flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables, is a lovely place for a walk.

The River Lison rises in beautiful verdant surroundings in Crouzet-Migette near Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne.

Built between 1774 and 1779 by architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, the former royal saltworks of Arc-et-Senans is a remarkable example of French industrial heritage. Neoclassical in style, this ensemble of eleven buildings is now a unesco world Heritage Site. During the visit, we discover among others the Gardes building, the Director's building, the Farriery and the Cooperage. The salt museum, the Claude-Nicolas Ledoux museum and the temporary exhibitions complete the discovery of the places.

Unesco World Heritage : exceptional architecture, history of salt, museums. The masterpiece of the Enlightenment.

The site can be explored with a free visit, with a guide speaker, using a smartphone and ipad application for families, an audio guide or with a help book visit.

Take the salt road !

Located in the Regional Natural Park of Haut-Jura, not far from the Swiss border, Les Rousses ski resort is composed of four villages that are Bois-d'Amont, Lamoura, Les Rousses and Prémanon. In winter, various activities such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are possible.

In summer, the Rousses Lake allows the practice of water sports while enjoying a beautiful setting. Hiking and mountain biking in the beautiful landscapes of the Haut-Jura mountains are also part of the summer activities on offer. Also summer toboggan

Lakes, rivers and waterfalls, mountains, ridges and valleys, forests and meadows as many landscapes to discover in the Haut Jura.

Sliding sport in winter and hiking in summer. Great air assured !!

Visit our neighbors Switzerland since Les Rousses count 35 minutes to Geneva.

With an area of ​​398 hectares, Lake Saint-Point is the third largest natural lake in France. A pleasant trail offers walkers the opportunity to go around.

Nestled at the edge of the lake, the summer resort of Malbuisson offers multiple activities to holidaymakers, with its beaches designed to encourage relaxation - supervised swimming in July and August - and its water sports center for leisure activities such as canoeing, windsurfing or boating.

It stretches for over 6 km in a landscape of pastures and typical villages, it is the third natural water body of France.

Leisure, beaches, hiking, lake tour (23 km)

Located 429 meters above sea level, near Moirans-en-Montagne, Lake Vouglans is, with its 35 kilometers in length, the third largest reservoir of artificial water in France. Enjoying a preserved green environment, this beautiful turquoise expanse surrounded by forests can be admired from several lookouts. In addition to its beauty, the lake allows the practice of multiple water activities. Its three marinas, its three sandy beaches, the beaches of Bellecin, Mercantine and Surchauffant, and the wide range of leisure activities will undoubtedly delight the holidaymakers and water sports enthusiasts. Sailing, pedal boating, canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing, fishing, swimming and boating are just some of the activities on offer. The practice of walking or mountain biking is also possible, the shores of the lake offering 82 km of trails.

Not to be missed : the impressive Vouglans dam, 130 meters high, commissioned in 1968.

Third artificial lake of France with its ports, its beaches and nautical bases. Cruise with meals or alone (50 minutes). Nice day out

35 km long and 450 m wide let yourself be surprised by meanders and its dam of more than 130 m high.

You will be able to cross the lake by the impressive Pyle Bridge…

The Pontarlier-Vallorbe Tourist Railway proposes to share the passion of the railway of yesteryear by taking part in an unusual and retro walk on an old Franco-Swiss railroad in the pastures and forests of Haut-Doubs. All year long special trains on reservation (minimum 25 pers) ; transition trip diesel (winter) or steam (summer) ; possibility of restoration in the wagon restaurant (fondue or meal Franche-Comté).

With an area of ​​nearly 165,000 hectares, the Regional Natural Park of Haut-Jura extends over three departments that are Ain, Jura and Doubs. Its highest point is at the peak of the Snow, at 1720 meters above sea level, in the department of Ain.

Wonderful landscapes of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, mountain pastures, forests and villages follow one another to the delight of nature lovers and hikers.

In the Jura department, the Flumen gorges, between Saint-Claude and Septmoncel ; the Hat de Gendarme, a natural curiosity whose stack of limestone layers resembles the hat worn by the gendarmes ; the beautiful Lake Lamoura or the ski resort Les Rousses are among the places to discover.

In the department of Doubs, do not miss to go for a walk in the valley of Mouthe, covered with forests and meadows, where one can notably discover the site of the source of the Doubs. In Chapelle-des-Bois, the Maison Michaud eco-museum, housed in a 17th century tuyé farmhouse, traces the life of the peasants over the past centuries.

In the Ain, magnificent natural sites, undoubtedly worth the detour, will offer you : Col de la Faucille, Mont Rond, Colomby de Gex, site of Fort l'Écluse, Crêt de la Neige, Crêt de Chalam or valley of Valserine are so many places to discover hiking. The Monts Jura winter and winter sports resort offers a variety of outdoor activities, including cross-country and alpine skiing, hiking and mountain biking, golf and tobogganing.

To roam the Haut-Jura mountain range is also to enjoy local specialties, such as the famous Jura cheeses, such as Comté, Gex blue and morbier, and the opportunity to visit one of the many fruit trees that account this territory.

City of Art and History, Dole forms a beautiful and harmonious group of buildings with its canals, its old houses and its collegiate church dominating the whole scene. The particularly well-preserved historic centre of Dole is listed as conservation area. Very romantic, the short walk going along the Tanneurs canal is the perfect place for a stroll. It is in this district that was born in 1822 Louis Pasteur, the inventor of the rabies vaccine. Today, Pasteur's birth house is a museum, which describes the life and scientific work of the famous scholar.

Along the walk, numerous period buildings can be observed: the 16th-century Notre-Dame collegiate church, the Hôtel-Dieu now sheltering the media library, Collège de l'Arc secondary school transformed into a sixth-form college, the former Carmélites convent, the Jesuits chapel, the Palais de Justice (law courts) (former Cordeliers convent) and several mansions such as the Froissard mansion and the Champagney mansion.

The Fine art museum situated in the former Officers pavilion has displays of the region's archaeology, sculptures from Burgundy and Franche-Comté, and paintings.