Hiking guide - The Great Crossing of Jura on foot - GR5, GR9, GR509 | FFR (French)

The route of the Great Crossing of Jura allows to cross the Jura mountains in full walk. Many variations, including joining Nyon or Nommay, discover more in - depth this region embedded between the Vosges, the Alps and Switzerland.

Then come the Jura mountains, which rise in the Russian mountains to the crown of the snow (1720 m). The circuit ends above Culoz, following the Rhône by the meadows of the retort tray.

The territories crossed, which offer many plug - in areas (cluses, remote, combed ...), are home to a wide range of wild species: Falcon pilgrim, wooden gelin, large tetras, boreal lynx. In towns and villages, traditions have remained perennial. Gastronomy gives pride in Jura cheeses and wines.