The Jura massif is a secret land to explore in all seasons. It’s a mountain that’s easy to get to, and a vast adventure playground for keen hikers. The smugglers’ paths are unique in that they criss-cross two regional nature parks, separated by the Doubs river, which marks the border between Switzerland and France.
France :
By TGV to Besançon (2h from Paris, 2h from Lyon, 1h45 from Strasbourg).
With the Ligne des Horlogers from Besançon to Morteau (1h20).
Switzerland :
By train to La Chaux-de-Fonds (2h30 from Basel through the Parc du Doubs, 1h10 from Bern, 2h00 from Geneva, 2h30 from Zurich).
From La Chaux-de-Fonds on the Ligne des Horlogers to Morteau, 45 minutes
France :
4hrs 30mins from Paris: A6, A36 and route des microtechniques from Besançon to Morteau 3 hours from Lyon: A42, A40, A39, N5. 2h45 from Strasbourg: A35, A36, D437 to Morteau
Switzerland:
to La Chaux de Fonds then 40 minutes to Morteau 1h50 from Basel: H18, H20, D461 (through the Parc du Doubs) 1h10 from Bern: A1, T10, A5, H20, D461 1h45 from Geneva: A1, A5, H20, D461 2h20 from Zurich: A1, A5, H20, D461
