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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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..
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620m
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4h 45mTour published by:
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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.
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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.
17km1000m900m5h 45mTour published by:
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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.
18km620m540m5h 0mTour published by:
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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.
14km660m240m4h 10mTour published by:
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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.
18km900m680m5h 40mTour published by:
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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).
17km880m540m5h 10mTour published by:
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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.
12km800m280m4h 10mTour published by:
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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.
15km620m620m4h 25mTour published by:
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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.
11km700m700m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Porrentruy | |
| (10m) | |
| St-Ursanne |
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| Porrentruy | |
| (10m) | |
| St-Ursanne |
| Porrentruy | |
| (15m) | |
| Glovelier |
| Porrentruy | |
| (28m) | |
| Delémont |
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| Porrentruy | |
| (41m) | |
| Moutier |
| Porrentruy | |
| (15m) | |
| Glovelier |
| Glovelier, gare | |
| (26m) | |
| Saignelégier, Pâquier |
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| Porrentruy | |
| (15m) | |
| Glovelier |
| Glovelier, gare | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellelay, Le Domaine |
| Porrentruy | |
| (29m) | |
| Delémont |
| Delémont, gare | |
| (22m) | |
| Montsevelier, poste |
| Montsevelier, poste | |
| (1m) | |
| Montsevelier, village |
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