Jura GR trails: the Grande Traversée and the ridges

A mid-altitude mountain range with long wooded ridges, the Jura can be walked from north to south on the Grande Traversée, with viewpoints over the Swiss plateau and the Alps. The GR59 runs down through it from the Ballon d'Alsace towards the Bugey, and the Via Francigena (GR145) crosses it towards Switzerland.

The ascents remain moderate and the villages close together, which makes it a good first long-distance hike.