Hiking

Hiking in the Jura:

In the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and bordering Switzerland, the Les Rousses resort is the ideal starting point for numerous hikes and walks. Discover magnificent, peaceful, and colorful landscapes, punctuated by ridges, valleys, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, and forests.

The Tourist Office of the Resort of Les Rousses has selected circuits for all levels and all desires!
Indeed, whether you are a stroller, a contemplative person, a sports enthusiast, or a passionate person, you will always find the walk or hike that suits you.

These routes will sometimes take you to the other side of the border, so plan your identity cards.

Guided hikes:

Let yourself be guided off the beaten track by passionate mountain guides during themed outings. Enjoy panoramic views and learn more about the flora and fauna of this unspoiled mountain range.

Hiking in the Jura

Great crossing of the Jura on foot:

GTJ, three letters for a unique adventure in the heart of the Jura Mountains. Three letters that will accompany you throughout an experience rich in surprises, discoveries, and unforgettable moments.

The GTJ is 400 km and 21 days pure magical moments. The route follows the legendary GR 5 and GR 9 trails and crosses a total of 3 departments from north to south: Doubs, Jura and Ain. Why not try this getaway in an unusual way? In addition, the GTJ is accessible by mountain bike, bicycle and horseback in the summer season and by snowshoes, cross-country skiing and ski touring in the winter!

Jura Escape:

The Jura Escape offers a unique opportunity to cross the majestic Jura Mountains from west to east on foot. This hiking tour takes adventurers through the most remarkable sites of the Franco-Swiss Jura, revealing all the splendor of this cross-border region.

With 352 km of marked GR trails (59, 559, 509 and 5), this hike represents a striking summary of what the Jura massif has to offer that is most emblematic and endearing. The encounter with the authenticity of the inhabitants of this territory will particularly mark your adventure and leave you with an indelible memory.

From Dole, passing through Arbois, the Hérisson Waterfalls, Les RoussesChoose your arrival city between Saint-Claude, a city with long traditions and the capital of briar pipes, or Nyon, a Swiss city founded by Julius Caesar located on the shores of Lake Geneva with unique and sublime architecture.

Some tips to read before you leave

• Do not go off marked trails.
• Don't frighten the flocks: keep your dog on a leash and close the gates.
• When approaching a logging operation (tree felling), turn around for your safety.
• Wild camping is prohibited. Bivouacking is permitted under certain conditions.
• Do not leave any trash in nature.
• Do not pick the flowers, they may be rare and protected.
• Do not light fires, cigarettes, or camping stoves; the risk of fire is too high. This is especially true in forests or near wastelands (fires are prohibited in forests or within 200 meters of them by the Forestry Code).
• It is strictly forbidden to light a fire in all natural areas (Nature Reserves, Natura 2000 or APPB areas…)
• At the Les Rousses resort, we have 3 APPB zones (Prefectural Order for Biotope Protection) including the Massacre, Bois de Ban-Arobiers and Risoux massifs. These areas are regulated for passage from December 15th to June 30th (dogs are strictly prohibited).

Taking your dog hiking:

In FranceIn protected areas, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Within the perimeter of the 3 APPB (Prefectural Order for Biotope Protection) of the resort (Massacre, Bois de Ban-Arobiers, and Risoux massifs), dogs are strictly prohibited from December 15th to June 30th and are only allowed on a leash from July 1st to December 14th.

Outside of protected areas, it is best to keep your dog on a leash, especially in areas with high tourist concentrations (waterfalls, villages, etc.), near meadows where there are animals or herds (cows, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, etc.) and on greenways.

Livestock and guard dogs:

Livestock guardian dogs (Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, Kangals, etc.) play a crucial role in accompanying and protecting livestock. With the return of large predators (wolves, lynxes), these dogs have become an integral part of the Jura Mountains ecosystem. Therefore, whether you live in the Haut-Jura or are a tourist, the likelihood of encountering a livestock guardian dog while hiking is increasingly high. Primarily a deterrent, they are nonetheless quite impressive. It is therefore essential to learn to interpret the dogs' behavior to ensure that encounters do not become problematic.
Hiker, mountain biker or runnerIt is sometimes necessary to adopt appropriate behaviors when encountering them on a walk. gestures and reflexes Simple measures allow you to show them that you are not a danger. Inquire at one of the resort's four tourist offices or online. this site.

Hiking with your dog on the Swiss side: It is mandatory to keep your dog on a leash.

• All year round, and this is particularly the case in the Noirmont federal wildlife protection site, which is located between les Rousses and Bois d'Amont on the other side of the border.
• From April 1st to July 15th: in the forest, on the edge of the forest, on the adjacent meadows located in agricultural areas, in relation to the breeding periods for wildlife.

Dogs, like their owners, must absolutely stay on the hiking trails.