Mountain biking stay in the south of the Jura, in the Pays des Lacs

As part of these mountain biking stays in the south of the Jura, we have opted for accommodation that allows both:

• practitioners to be able to start the practice from the selected 4 **** Campsite
• the 4 **** Campsite that Rémi knows very well since he worked there has an indoor swimming pool, a friendly restaurant
• Breakfasts can be served at the bar, on request (surcharge)
• The cottages are all equipped with a kitchen, hotplates, microwave.
• Daytime and evening entertainment could also be of interest to accompanying persons

Julien, Teammate of La Toupie Bleue is based all year round in the Jura department, which he therefore rediscovers on a weekly basis. From 7 participants, another team member (varois) this time will come to support Julien.

They will know how to be at your disposal and at your side in order to offer you a stay adapted to your expectations.

3 different programs are offered, you will discover them just below.

DAY 1 :
– Arrival of participants in the early afternoon
– Reception of participants with welcome coffee or tea
– Small 15km driving session around Clairvaux. The course is easy, without much difficulty at the beginning. We end with a nice descent on a beautiful single.
– Mechanical workshop planned before or after the driving session.

DAY 2:
– On the program for the day, discovery of Lac de Chalain with a 21km tour (340 D+ for 712 D-). It’s a nice route that is available to you to discover mountain biking in the Jura. It will offer you a beautiful view of the largest natural lake in the Jura. Little technical difficulty, but with the possibility of working on piloting techniques in safe areas. Many “white paths” but for those who want it, possibility of ending up with more technical singles.

DAY 3:
– On the day’s menu: Assaulting the Chateaux of the Côte de l’Heute with a 37km tour (709 D+ for 712 D-) / Forest route, mix of singles and “white paths”, physical route and a little technical. Departing from a charming village, it is a route steeped in history that allows us to immerse ourselves a little more in the history of Franche Comté.

DAY 4:
– The Jura and its land…. : Wine mountain biking, is it possible? Sure !
After 25km (370 D+ for 350 D-), you will appreciate many local dishes or beverages.
Very nice route along the remote Planches towards Arbois which takes us to meet a winegrower who has been established since 1988! Mountain biking, nature and gastronomy lovers will be delighted. From the very pretty town of Arbois, the route will take you to see the remote planks, a remarkable natural site, source of the pretty Cuisance river. Thereafter, we will take a little height by going above the Cirque des Planches. The circuit will continue for several km at this same altitude and will then allow us to admire the landscape from sublime viewpoints. The descent from the plateau will then take us into the Arbois vineyards. To top it all off, a wine – cheese and charcuterie tasting with the winemaker will be offered to you.

– Possibility of choosing another taste alternative: meeting with a snail producer, visit of her farm OR meeting with a producer of herbal teas and spirits, visit of the workshop and tasting.

DAY 5:
– Hike from Surchauffant to Belvédère des Bourlaches: 26km (469 D+ for 467 D-).
This course near Vouglan on the right bank will be the starting point. Playful and technical, the route will offer very beautiful views of the lake with many variations depending on the level and desires of the group.

DAY 1 :
– Arrival of participants in the early afternoon
– Reception of participants with welcome coffee or tea
– Small 15km driving session around Clairvaux. The course is easy, without much difficulty at the beginning. We end with a nice descent on a beautiful single.
– Mechanical workshop planned before or after the driving session.

DAY 2:
– Attacking the “North loop” of Vouglan: 49 km (934 D+ for 931 D-)
From Clairvaux les lacs, a good half-day route, moderately technical but rather physical, the difficulty increases cresendo then goes down gently. Nice mix of singles and magnificent views of Lake Vouglan.
– depending on the group, possibility of adding a specific workshop: piloting, braking, propulsion (…)

DAY 3:
– After the “north loop, it will be the turn of the south loop”! 52 km on the program (1080 D+ for 1100 D-)
In the saddle for a beautiful sporty ride!! Part of the route takes the paths of the Jaut Jura Natural Park, another those of the natura 2000 zone of the sector. You will discover the famous Vouglans dam. We will stop for a moment to give you some crisp details on the creation of this impressive water reservoir.

DAY 4:
– The Jura and its land…. : Wine mountain biking, is it possible? Sure !
After 25km (370 D+ for 350 D-), you will appreciate many local dishes or beverages.
Very nice route along the remote Planches towards Arbois which takes us to meet a winegrower who has been established since 1988! Mountain biking, nature and gastronomy lovers will be delighted. From the very pretty town of Arbois, the route will take you to see the remote planks, a remarkable natural site, source of the pretty Cuisance river. Thereafter, we will take a little height by going above the Cirque des Planches. The circuit will continue for several km at this same altitude and will then allow us to admire the landscape from sublime viewpoints. The descent from the plateau will then take us into the Arbois vineyards. To top it all off, a wine – cheese and charcuterie tasting with the winemaker will be offered to you.

– Possibility of choosing another taste alternative: meeting with a snail producer, visit of her farm OR meeting with a producer of herbal teas and spirits, visit of the workshop and tasting.

DAY 5:
– Hike from Surchauffant to Belvédère des Bourlaches: 26km (469 D+ for 467 D-).
This course near Vouglan on the right bank will be the starting point. Playful and technical, the route will offer very beautiful views of the lake with many variations depending on the level and desires of the group.

• Dinner on the day of arrival is included in the package: starter / main course / dessert / coffee in a very nice local address.
• The picnic meal on the day of departure is also offered, before you hit the road again.
• Other meals are your responsibility. Breakfasts can be added, on request. In this case, they would be offered directly at the campsite.