Mountain biking in the Jura mountains
Fun and sporting guided
bike tours
OENOLOGY AND WINE TASTING
90€ per person
gastronomy
90€ per person
Many bike tours in Jura mountains are available, in a 15 km area around Clairvaux-les-Lacs.
Mountain bike discovery trails
From Surchauffant to Bourlaches Belvedere
Price : 75 €
Côte de l’Heute and its medieval fortresses
Price : 75 €
Clairvaux and the belvederes
Price : 75 €
Chalain lake tour
Price : 75 €
Enduro MTB at Conliège
Price : 75€
The prices include equipment (bike and protections) and instructor support.
Half-day cycling tours.
Discovery of the vineyard of Arbois. This guided cycling tour ends with a tasting of local products : cheese and wine.
Start from Arbois, nice town , culinary Mecca of Jura.
We cross the “Reculée des Planches”, famous natural site, then the Cuisance source, a nice river with a rich aqatic fauna. After all that, we go up to the belvedere which overhang the “Cirque des Planches”.
Here we can enjoy some magnificient points of view.
Back to the valley, across the Domaine Villet vineyard, organic wine pionneer since 1988. A tasting break will close this beautiful hike.
# Bicycle tours in the Jura mountains – Clairvaux-les-Lacs
Mountain Bike
Beginner level
Length
17 km – 11mi
Elevation gain
coming soon
Price
90€ per person
The course winds through a lush forest, which passes over the “Joux mountain pass”, a famous transit point for the Tour de France. The route takes us to the magnificent “Combe de Prénovel de Bise”. An exceptional flora and fauna live in its peat bogs.
Real immersion in the Jura forest, between First and Second Plateau of the Jura Mountains, the goal of this hike is to visit the farm of Lauriane Schoff, who is a snail farmer…
Do you know snail farming ?
We invite you to discover snail farming, or tiny horned beasts land !
After meeting this very special little animal, let’s surprise your taste buds with recipes that will amaze you … beyond the traditional “Bourguignonne shell”. Tales and stories will make you never see the snail the same again
Bicycle tourism
Beginner Level
Length
29 km – 18mi
Elevation Gain
Coming soon
Price
90€ per person
# bicycle tours in the Jura mountains – Col de Joux
UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site
Around the Chalain Lake, natural water reservoir since the Neolithic era. Most of the trail is on the heights, alternating magnificent views, nice single tracks and a magical forest.
After the effort comes the comfort! Swimming is possible at Doucier beach.
# mountain bikes tour in the Jura mountains – Chalain Lake tour
Mountain Bike
Beginner / intermediate level
Length
20 km – 12mi
Elevation
500 + / 500 –
Price
75€ per person
The course runs along the right bank of Lake Vouglans. 3rd largest lake in France, this immense expanse of emerald water shelters the secrets of a submerged village.
A mix of single tracks and white paths through the boxwoods to the Bourlaches belvedere, which offers a magnificent view of the Lake and the Mercantine Harbor.
Along this route, you will discover the atypical flora and fauna of the surroundings of Vouglans Lake.
Mountain Bike
Beginner / Intermediate Level
Length
20 km – 12mi
Elevation
250+ / 250 –
Price
75€ per person
The “Heute coast” is a real gem for cavers and for medieval archaeologists. But not only : for mountain bikers too!
This 40 km long geological formation forms a barrier that dominates the Lons-Le-Saunier plain and the Combe d’Ain over 250 meters …
Most of the route crosses the crest of the Côte, through splendid forests, to the imposing ruins of several fortified castles, steeped in history.
Bicycle tour that mixes Nature and Historical Heritage.
Mountain bike
Beginner / Intermediate Level
Length
20 km – 12mi
Elevation
350 + / 350 –
Price
75€ per person
MTB ride through the forest around Clairvaux. A mix of technical singles tracks, white paths and views of the lakes and the Reculée de la Frasnée. A great course nearby!
Mountain bike
Beginner / Intermediate Level
Length
17 km – 11mi
Elevation
250+ / 250 –
Price
75€ per person
This service is designed for experienced mountain bikers, with a good level, who wish to discover the discipline of Enduro.
Enduro is a mountain bike discipline, that appeared in the 2000s, mainly in France, with the technological development of bicycles. It combines elements of downhill mountain biking and cross-country.
Conliège in a steephead Valley near Lons-le-Saunier.
4 to 5 technical descents await you there.
Julien practices Enduro, so he will be happy to be available for you to have a fun time with adrenaline at the top!
Mountain Bike
Expert Level
Length
35 km – 21mi
Elevation
1100+/1100 –
Price
75€ per person