165,000 hectares in size, the Upper Jura Regional Nature Park extends over three départements: the Jura, the Ain and the Doubs. The highest place of the park is the Crêt de la Neige peak at 1720 metres in the Ain département.
A series of stunning landscapes – mountains, rivers, waterfalls, mountain meadows, forests and villages – make this area a paradise for nature lovers and hiking fans.
In the Jura, the Flumen gorges between Saint-Claude and Septmoncel; the Chapeau de Gendarme, a natural curiosity made of limestone layers shaped like an old policeman's hat; the wonderful Lamoura lake and the Les Rousses ski resort, are among the places to be discovered.
During a stay in the Upper Jura massif, visitors can also see Jura cheeses like Comté and Morbier being made in the numerous cheese dairies located in this area.
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| Tourism in Lamoura | Lamoura travel guide and tourist information |
| Tourism in Les Rousses | Les Rousses travel guide and tourist information |
| Tourism in Saint-Claude | Saint-Claude travel guide and tourist information |
| Tourism in Septmoncel | Septmoncel travel guide and tourist information |
| Regional Nature Parks in France | The most beautiful villages: charm and character guaranteed |
| Landscapes of France | Towns and cities of architectural and cultural interest |
| Jura travel guide | Best places of the Jura |
| Franche-Comté travel guide | Best places of Franche-Comté |
| Photos of Chapeau de Gendarme waterfall | Photos of the category "Chapeau de Gendarme waterfall" to view and download |
| Photos of Flumen gorges | Photos of the category "Flumen gorges" to view and download |
| Photos of Lamoura lake | Photos of the category "Lamoura lake" to view and download |
| Photos of Les Rousses | Photos of the category "Les Rousses" to view and download |
| Photos of Saint-Claude | Photos of the category "Saint-Claude" to view and download |
| Photos of Upper Jura Regional Nature Park | Photos of the category "Upper Jura Regional Nature Park" to view and download |
| Photos of the Jura | Photos of the Jura to view and download |
| Photos of Franche-Comté | Photos of Franche-Comté to view and download |
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