Discover diverse hiking trails accessible by public transport from Porrentruy. From the charming old town, venture into the cultivated landscapes of the Ajoie region, across forested Jura chains, and along the picturesque Doubs river. Experience the rich variety of the Swiss Jura, from peaceful countryside dotted with farms to dramatic gorges and panoramic ridges offering sweeping views.
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The route leads through the cultivated landscapes of the Ajoie region and across a ridge into the Clos du Doubs. Bands of rock and erosion gullies crisscross the forests on steep slopes. The stage ends in the narrow medieval streets of St-Ursanne on the banks of the Doubs.
17.0km
620m
600m
4h 45m
Barrier free: No
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After the lovely old town of Porrentruy, across fields to the forested Jura chain. Then a descent through deep folds carved in the karst rocks by the River Doubs. St-Ursanne is a bijou. The breath of another age permeates the monastery cloister..
17.0km620m600m4h 45mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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A delightful hike from St-Ursanne to Lucelle, the first of six stages of the Ajoie Circuit created to mark the 100th anniversary of the Jura section of Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). Discover magnificent landscapes along this exciting and challenging route.
17.0km1000m900m5h 45mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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From St. Ursanne, the route follows the Doubs river to Tariche. It then meets the trail commemorating the 40th anniversary of the canton of Jura, and continues on to the intersection of the three Jura districts. You then continue hiking on the ridge. In view: the Delémont and Doubs valleys. The descent leads to the destination for this stage at Glovelier.
18.0km620m540m5h 0mBarrier free: No
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This hike begins with the ascent through the Combe Tabeillon, a wild gorge you leave halfway to get to the Franches-Montagnes plateau. Past hamlets, villages, ponds and wooded pastures, the route reaches Bellelay.
14.0km660m240m4h 10mBarrier free: No
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The scenic path through the hilly, wooded Jura landscape runs mainly along a ridge and ends at the Etang de Lucelle on the French border. At Les Ordons, the views over the Jura chain, the Alps, the Black Forest, the upper Rhine valley, the Vosges and part of Franche-Comté are magnificent.
18.0km900m680m5h 40mBarrier free: No
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The trail leads across wide pastures and past ancient trees over the ridge areas of the Moron. Gravel paths and drystone walls run in a dead straight line across the hilly landscape of the Jura. Moron Tower offers a spectacular view of the Vosges, the Black Forest and across the Alps (temporarily closed).
17.0km880m540m5h 10mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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A climb to the high plateau of the Franches Montagnes and peaceful countryside. Dark forests and scattered farmsteads surrounded by horses, cattle and sheep. In between, villages with mustard-coloured houses. Saigneléger is the regional centre.
12.0km800m280m4h 10mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Along the water
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This route through the Petit-Val holds many surprises in store. Starting at Bellelay, the cradle of the famous Tête de Moine AOP cheese, the path leads through landscapes of wooded-pastures to the impressive Pichoux Gorge. Enjoy the sweeping views of the Jura countryside and the tranquillity of the little-known valley.
15.0km620m620m4h 25mBarrier free: No
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The route over the hills at the very end of Val Terbi climbs up to Welschgätterli. The rocky mountain pass also forms the language border. The panoramic views of the Delémont Valley and the Basel and Solothurn regions are incredible. Several picnic areas along the way are perfect for a break.
11.0km700m700m3h 50mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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