Top 5 Autumn Hikes

en Pays Horloger

Montagnes du Jura, whose Pays Horloger, have a little Canadian feel, especially in the fall. Wondering which hike or walk to choose? Here are our top 5 fall hikes. Walking in the leaves, smelling the autumn scents, enjoying an incredible palette of colors and the mildness of beautiful days... It's time to hit the trails!

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1. Saut du Doubs – Châtelot – return via Switzerland

A pretty Franco-Swiss hike to do in autumn. Come hear the gentle sound of water, see the Leap of the Doubs and the russet leaves carried away in the fall of the water, cross the rock to observe the reflections of colors on the Morond Lake formed by the Châtelot dam, walk along the water on the Doubs, passing over the not japanese which will take you to Switzerland… Sip a homemade lemonade or an old-fashioned coffee in the small Swiss inn. Return by the footbridge to the Saut du Doubs to return to the French side.

Hike following the red and white markings of the GR5, to the Châtelot dam, then Switzerland is yours!

Departure: Villers-le-Lac, Les Vions car park

Type of activity: Walking

Duration: 3 hours

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2. Stone wall(s)

They wind through the pastures of our Jura mountains. They shape the landscape and are steeped in history. This walk, enhanced explanations, encourages us to observe, respect and understand thehistory of these stone walls patiently built by the ancientsThis country walk, between pastures and forests, is ideal for families.

Departure: Laval le Prieuré, Aux Cerneux

Type of activity: Walking

Duration: 2 hours

Discover the "Stone Walls" hike

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3. The Charbonnières

This hike isn't very long, but it'll give you plenty of time to stretch your legs! Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to stop. Between the ruins of the chapel of Essarts Cuenot and 2th lookouts, you will have something to catch your breath. Take the opportunity to come with a picnic and enjoy the autumn sun at Old Women's Lookout.

A very pretty hike and picnic spot at the Vieilles Femelles viewpoint!
Follow the signposting no. 82 “Les Charbonnières”

Departure: Charmauvillers, Les Essarts Cuenots

Type of activity: Walking

Duration: 2 hours

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4. Bald Rock

A beautiful hike to discover the Val de Consolation from the plateau overlooking it, enjoying beautiful viewpoints before entering this majestic cirque. Two beautiful viewpoints, an exceptional natural site, a drop in altitude, and beautiful colors in the fall.

A hike to explore an unmissable natural site colored by autumn.
Follow the markings n°1 “Chauve Roche”

Departure: Liberty Oak in Mont-de-Laval

Type of activity: Walking

Duration: 3 hours

Discover the "Chauve Roche" hike

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5. Sausages

From viewpoints to valleys, this hike offers a wide variety of landscapes. The Sous le Pré lookout offers a beautiful, colorful view in the fall of the Doubs Valley, where the hike leads, before climbing back up the other side toward the Roche Cave.

This beautiful hike with varied landscapes is particularly pretty in autumn.
Follow the markings n°74 “Saussis”

Departure: Tourist office in Saint-Hippolyte

Type of activity: Walking

Duration: 4 hours

Discover the “Saussis” hike

♥ Other hiking ideas and favorites here!

If you are looking to renew your usual selection of hikes and have even more choice, find details of hikes here. For those who don't want to miss the must-do hike in the area. Find our favorite hikes here by sector, by season and many other ideas.

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The marked hikes of Pays Horloger

More information on the marked hikes here.

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