📍 France

JURA: COMTOIS MOUNTAINS AND EMERALD LAKES HERITAGE

Lakes with emerald reflections, vineyards clinging to slopes, high meadows carpeted with flowers. The Jura, between peaks and vines.

≈ 10
Days
224
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover wine valleys and Jura landscapes. Visit Dole and its historic center. Tour Arbois vineyards. Follow the valley around Poligny. Climb to Château-Chalon, perched on its hillside. Enjoy Salins-les-Bains springs and heritage.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Dole

river city regional commerce

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Pasteur's birthplace.
2
Pasteur House.
3
Wine cellars.
4
Capital of comté.
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Activities

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Walk along the Doubs.
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Jura wine tasting (yellow wine).
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Straw wine).
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Next stop
Distance: 38.8 km
Travel time: 1h18
2
Day

Arbois

wine valley terraced heritage

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5 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Old houses.
2
Imperial Abbey.
3
Reculée.
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Activities

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Vineyard visit.
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Visit to comté cheese dairies.
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Walk through the vineyards.
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Next stop
Distance: 11.6 km
Travel time: 23min
3
Day

Poligny

valley market regional center

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5 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Tufa waterfalls.
2
Grande Saline (UNESCO).
3
Saline Royale (UNESCO).
4
Ledoux Museum.
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Activities

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Yellow wine tasting.
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Panorama over the vineyard.
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Hiking in the reculée.
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Next stop
Distance: 13.9 km
Travel time: 28min
4
Day

Chateau Chalon

hilltop vineyard fortress crown

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Utopian architecture.
2
Lake Chalain.
3
Joux Forest.
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Activities

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Visit to the waterfalls.
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Visit to the underground galleries.
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Hike to Mont Poupet.
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Next stop
Distance: 6.9 km
Travel time: 14min
5
Day

Baume Les Messieurs

gorge monastery limestone abbey

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Pipe and Diamond Museum.
2
Bienne Gorges.
3
Fort des Rousses (comté cheese caves).
4
Lake of Rousses.
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Activities

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Guided tour of the listed site.
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Temporary exhibitions.
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Swimming at Lake Chalain.
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Next stop
Distance: 40.8 km
Travel time: 1h22
6
Day

Salins Les Bains

salt spring spa heritage

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Grande Saline (UNESCO).
2
Thermal baths.
3
Fort Saint-André.
4
Old town.
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Activities

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Mountain biking in the forest.
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Visit to diamond cutting workshops.
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Hike to the Flumen waterfalls.
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Next stop
Distance: 16.2 km
Travel time: 32min
7
Day

Arc Et Senans

salt road industrial legacy

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Saline Royale (UNESCO).
2
Ledoux Museum.
3
Utopian architecture.
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Activities

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Hike to Lake Lamoura.
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Gardens.
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Temporary exhibitions.
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Next stop
Distance: 43.6 km
Travel time: 1h27
8
Day

Champagnole

mountain lake resort gateway

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5 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Archaeological museum.
2
Lake Chalain.
3
Joux Forest.
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Activities

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Swimming at Lake Chalain.
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Hiking.
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Mountain biking in the forest.
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Next stop
Distance: 52.1 km
Travel time: 52min
9
Day

Saint Claude

pipe craft artisan legacy

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Cathedral.
2
Pipe and Diamond Museum.
3
Bienne Gorges.
4
Village resort.
+2 Places visited
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Activities

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Visit to diamond cutting workshops.
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Hike to the Flumen waterfalls.
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Hike to Lake Lamoura.
+2 Optional activities

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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