Cycling and crossing the Jura
Traveling by bike is tourism par excellence: at your own pace, with the wealth of encounters. The Federation provides its advice so that the experience is unforgettable. Hundreds of great routes are offered on veloenfrance.fr, among them, here is a circuit that allows you to ride in the heart of the Grande Traversée du Jura, an ideal route in summer that will take you to the heart of the mountains! The route totals 375 km between the town of Montbéliard (Doubs) to the north and Culoz (Ain) to the south, passing through Morteau, Pontarlier or even Morez and Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. This cycling adventure opens the doors of the Jura massif to you! Crisscross its vast spaces, its charming villages and its mountains to discover splendid panoramas. In the heart of the medium mountains, you will make legendary climbs such as the Col de la Faucille or the Grand Colombier. Good crossing! See the tour
Departure point: Montbéliard (Doubs, 25200)
Type of hike: Road
Course distance: 375 km
Journey time: 25h
Elevation: 5,125 m
Difficulty: very difficult
Association Grandes Traversées du Jura 15-17 Grande rue, 39150, Les Planches en Montagne 03 84 51 51 51See website
Cycling all year round is possible
Thanks to its 3,000 clubs spread throughout France and its 4,000 free and permanent circuits, the French Cycling Federation offers a multitude of activities and cycling outings.
Meet on the federation website.
