• Jura Wine Trail

• 15 April - 31 October

• From £895
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• 6, 7 or 8 nights - 5, 6 or 7 day's self-guided walking moving between guest houses

• Varied walking that explores the dramatic gorges & valleys of the Jura wine-making region
• Wine tasting visits in a region famous for its unique wines 
• Some of the prettiest villages in France in stunning valleys or perched on rocky spurs
• Medieval towns, renaissance chateaux & historic abbeys
• Stunning waterfalls & abundant wildlife

• "We enjoyed the time to relax together, enjoying excellent food and wine, easy and interesting walks with some fabulous views.....another excellent antidote to the hassle of modern life!" A & N. Blackhall, UK
• "Thank you so much for all your great organisation and attention to detail. Every thing went very smoothly, and your walking notes were, as before in the Beaujolais, absolutely brilliant, by far the best of any we have encountered in the various walking holidays we have undertaken." H & J Campbell, Australia
• "We enjoyed the variety of scenery and places to stay. It felt like a brilliantly friendly part of unspoilt France. We really loved it. Thank you." T & P Broughton, UK Read More

• Charming guest houses & hotels, offering authentic and very comfortable accommodation in B&B style guest houses or small hotels where the welcome is warm and generous. Mainly 3 star or equivalent. They include town houses, old farms, village cottages & abbey rooms.

1. 6, 7 or 8 night’s accommodation, all breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 evening meals (same for 3 versions of holiday),
2. Walking notes and maps including wine tasting information,
3. Luggage transfers between accommodation,
4. Taxi transfer at end of holiday to Lons le Saunier (extra for transfer between train station and first accommodation in Arbois at start of holiday).

1. Travel to Arbois & return from Lons le Saunier, France,
2. Lunches on arrival & departure days plus lunches on walking days leaving from Arbois
3. 3, 4 or 5 evening meals depending whether it's the 6, 7 or 8 night version of holiday respectively,
4. Visits and travel insurance

1. Take a look at other wine trail walking holidays or a full list of all independent walking holidays

Walking Profile

5, 6 or 7 days self-guided walking.  The walks are moderate in grade. The average length of walk is about 16km with 375m of altitude gain (maximum in one day 19km & 470m ascent). The paths are generally good, but due to the nature of the terrain include some steep and  rocky sections where care is needed. The length of some of the walks can be varied as you choose.

Day-by-day

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive in Arbois and welcome at your guest house.

Optional extra day & night in Arbois
Explore the pretty historic town of Arbois famous for its wines with a number of fine historic buildings. You can vary the length of the walk on this first day. Head north for a view over the town and then visit the historic village of Montigny les Arsures, home of the rare Trousseau grape variety. 11km, +250m

Day 2: Arbois - Poligny

Head south to the wine centred village of Pupillin, the home of Ploussard grapes. Possible wine tasting visits along the way. Great views over the vines as you traverse the slopes near the edge of the Jura plateau. You’ll pass between vines and forest before arriving above Poligny at the entrance to one of the numerous closed gorges which eat into the plateau. 15km, +210m

Day 3: Tour from Poligny

Explore the pretty town of Poligny and try the local wine in the cave cooperative located in an old church. Optional tour from the town climbing onto the cliffs which surround the town for a series of wonderful view points. A brief walk on the plateau brings us to the traditional village of Chamole before descending back down to the valley and the old abbey at Vaux sur Poligny Tour of the gorge through a wonderful forest with a lost world feel. 15km, +340m

Day 4: Poligny - Passenans

From Poligny walk back up onto the plateau for amazing panoramic views over Poligny and then follow the long distance walking trail, GR59, as it follows the edge of the escarpment before descending to pass through Miery and then the pretty village of St Lothain with its 10th century church overlooking the vines and village. Gradual rise through vines to village of Passenans. 14-20km, +460m.

Day 5: Passenans - Chateau Chalon

Today’s walk explores a sumptuous landscape of secluded valleys, harbouring quaint historic villages such as Vau and Frontenay. Vines cling to the steep slopes below the forest covered plateau above. Chateaux, historic farms and churches decorate the landscape whilst the villages have retained their historic properties. Your trail also passes through Menetru le Vignes before reaching the exceptional village of Chateau Chalon built on cliff tops and home to the best Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille. 9-13km, +300 to +370m

Day 6: Chateau Chalon - Baume les Messieurs

Today's walking route descends through vines to reach the beautiful village of Nevy sur Seille. Cross the river and climb slopes on far side to reach a wonderful ridge which you follow overlooking the vines of Vernois. Descend to reach the magnificent village of Baume les Messieurs with its ancient abbey nestled at the base of towering cliffs at the entrance to an impressive gorge. 9 – 18km, +250m

Optional extra day at Baume

This walk explores the reculée (closed gorge) of Baume from above and below, with its dramatic cliffs, interesting caves and picturesque waterfalls where water and limestone are in permanent interaction. Located at the valley bottom is the beautiful historic village of Baume-les-Messieurs with its abbey dating from the 10th century. 11km, +/-300m

Day 7: Departure

Taxi transfer to train station at Lons le Saunier after breakfast.