Bourgogne-Franche-Comté·France

GR509 / GR965 Traversée du Jura

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Duration

13-20 days

Distance

383.4 km

Elevation gain

8677 m

Max altitude

1702 m

Discover the Jura Crossing via the GR509 and GR965, a 383 km route through Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and the Doubs. Over 13 to 20 days, this trek invites you to explore the varied landscapes of the region, from mountainous terrain to the typical Jura valleys, with a total elevation gain of 8677 meters and summits reaching up to 1702 meters in altitude. This long-distance itinerary offers a progressive immersion into the natural and cultural richness of the Jura, alternating between forests, lakes, and characteristic ridges. Perfectly accessible without a car, the trek starts at Mandeure via the TGV station at Montbéliard and the A line of évolitY, and ends at Culoz served by TER and TGV trains. Many intermediate stages also benefit from local public transport services (Mobigo, Jurabus), allowing great flexibility in organizing your stay. Ideal for a multi-day mountain adventure, this crossing combines self-reliance and accessibility, inviting hikers and travelers to rediscover the treasures of the Jura.

Stages

days

DifficultyDifficult

Duration / day6h15

Distance / day22.6 km

Elev. gain / day+578 m

Hardest stage

9Les Landrys

28.3 km · +571 m · 7h30

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 MandeureVillage	Le BellevueRefuge	RefugeLe Bellevue RefugeLes Terrasses CampingLes Grands Champs	7h15	25.8 km	+691 m	−659 m
2 Saint-HippolyteVillage	Camping Municipal La ForgeCamping	RefugeHôtel du Doubs CampingCamping Municipal La Forge CampingCamping communal Goumois	6h00	19.8 km	+679 m	−435 m
3 UrtièreVillage	Auberge de la Maison-MonsieurRefuge	RefugeAuberge de la Maison-Monsieur	5h15	20.9 km	+248 m	−229 m
4 Auberge de la Maison-MonsieurRefuge	Auberge sur la RocheRefuge	RefugeAuberge sur la Roche	7h15	25.7 km	+684 m	−158 m
5 Auberge sur la RocheRefuge	Chez les ColinRefuge	RefugeChez les Colin	6h15	22.1 km	+552 m	−518 m
6 Chez les ColinRefuge	Auberge du Château de JouxRefuge	RefugeAuberge du Château de Joux	7h00	26.1 km	+509 m	−836 m
7 La Cluse-et-MijouxVillage	Chalet du Gros MorondRefuge	RefugeChalet du Gros Morond	6h45	22.3 km	+830 m	−348 m
8 Chalet du Gros MorondRefuge	Gîte Saint-SorlinRefuge	RefugeGîte Saint-Sorlin	6h30	25.2 km	+346 m	−712 m
9 CerniébaudVillage	Les LandrysRefuge	RefugeLa Maison du Montagnon RefugeLes Landrys RefugeLes Myrtillons RefugeLe Grand Tétras RefugeLes Sabots de Vénus	7h30	28.3 km	+571 m	−471 m
10 Chapelle-des-BoisVillage	YH Les RoussesRefuge	RefugeYH Les Rousses RefugeLa Grenotte	6h00	22.8 km	+441 m	−467 m
11 YH Les RoussesRefuge	Chalet Jean d'AufervilleRefuge	RefugeLa Mijolie RefugeChalet Jean d'Auferville	5h45	19.6 km	+639 m	−482 m
12 MijouxVillage	Gîte Les TavaillonsRefuge	RefugeGîte Les Tavaillons RefugeChez Burdet RefugeLes jonquilles	5h45	22.4 km	+381 m	−374 m
13 La PesseVillage	Refuge de la LogeRefuge	RefugeRefuge de la Loge	5h30	17.9 km	+740 m	−516 m
14 LélexVillage	Chalet de VarambonRefuge	RefugeChalet de Varambon	6h15	20.8 km	+750 m	−739 m
15 Chalet de VarambonRefuge	Le CatrayRefuge	RefugeLe Catray	6h15	19.9 km	+766 m	−1,250 m
16 VouvrayVillage	La Grange d'en hautRefuge	RefugeLa Grange d'en haut	6h45	23.1 km	+686 m	−401 m
17 La Grange d'en hautRefuge	CulozVillage	RefugeLe Cardinal CampingLe Colombier	5h15	20.7 km	+308 m	−1,329 m

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How to get there

Public transport

Fully accessible

Departure: Montbéliard TGV station then évolitY bus line A to Mandeure. Arrival: Culoz SNCF station (TER/TGV). Many intermediate stages are served by TER and local bus networks (Mobigo, Jurabus).

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