The Belvédère de la Ronde circular trail is an easy 12-kilometre hike with 240 metres of elevation gain. Along with the Col de la Joux, the Saint Maurice heritage site and the Fruitière le Chalet Bio de Saint Mo, it offers a range of ways to plan a stay in Saint-Maurice-Crillat. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first decide whether hiking, cycling, history or regional cheese production will shape your travel plans.

Hiking at the Belvédère de la Ronde

The Belvédère de la Ronde circular trail starts at 9 Chemin du Fer À Cheval in Saint-Maurice-Crillat. It is 12 kilometres long, has 240 metres of elevation gain and is rated as an easy hike. The distance, ascent and difficulty rating describe different aspects of the same route: its length, the elevation difference and its easy classification. For hikers, the named starting point is also useful when this route is a deciding factor in choosing where to stay.

Cycling route and location of the Col de la Joux

The Col de la Joux, also called the Col de Saint-Maurice Crillat, is one of the three official mountain passes in the Jura département and lies between the Pays des Lacs and the Haut-Jura. The Col de la Joux – Saint-Maurice Crillat cycling route is 10.4 kilometres long and has 561 metres of elevation gain. From Clairvaux-les-Lacs, the route to the pass is accessible via the D28 in the direction of Saint-Maurice-Crillat. Compared with the 12-kilometre hike, it is 1.6 kilometres shorter but has 321 metres more elevation gain. This numerical comparison sets out the options by distance and ascent without suggesting that hiking and cycling involve the same kind of effort.

In winter, the Col de la Joux is closed; the road is then given over to the Grandvaux cross-country ski trails. If you are planning a winter stay, take this seasonal change into account when choosing your activities.

History at the Saint Maurice heritage site

The Saint Maurice heritage site includes 18 fountains; have the number confirmed again during an on-site visit. The church associated with the site has a nave dating from the 17th century. In 1545, the Pierre d'Autel marked the boundary between the property of the Carthusians of Bonlieu and the joint lordship of Saint Maurice. This brings together an architectural feature, a boundary function and historical relations of lordship. The Pierre d'Autel is attributed, in succession, a Celtic religious, Christian and finally administrative function; this sequence should be understood as a possible historical interpretation.

Organic products from the Fruitière le Chalet Bio de Saint Mo

The Fruitière le Chalet Bio de Saint Mo makes organic Comté at different stages of maturation: mild, fruity and Grande Réserve. Other organic products include Morbier, Raclette, butter, cream and Faisselles. For travellers interested in regional production, the range of products offers a distinct culinary focus alongside the routes and heritage.

Plan your stay around your interests

Check the location of your accommodation in relation to your planned activities. If you are staying in winter, the closure of the Col is also relevant to your choice of activities.

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Go to the broader travel guide: Jura.