The most gourmet: discover the famous local cheese at Maison du Comté
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The Jura Mountains is the homeland of one of the most famous cheeses in French gastronomy: Comté. Just like any good capital, the Jura department is home to the Comté House, located in the town of Poligny. With remarkable and typical architecture, the Comté House is divided into three distinct buildings that represent the three links in this solid chain: milk producers, cheese makers, and maturing experts. The program includes an immersive journey through the five senses with films, initiations, sensory games for children... and most importantly, a cheese bar to taste these wonders!
Comté House
10 Route de Lons - 39800 Poligny
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The Jura Mountains are also home to many holes, cavities, and caves (over 20,000 in total) that have been shaped over millions of years beneath your feet. So it would be a shame not to take advantage of your stay to embark on a fascinating and appetizing journey to the center of the earth (with even a unique concept like a cave-fondue adventure guided by Noa Guides in certain caves, yes indeed). Among the must-visit spots, we highly recommend the Grottes du Cerdon, which offer a natural cathedral carved into the limestone. Sensations and wonder guaranteed!
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The most fun: exploring the massif on an electric scooter
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Back on earth to discover the beauty of the landscapes of the Jura Mountains on an electric scooter! Whether in summer or winter, electric scooters roam the region with their big all-terrain wheels. Quiet, electric, and environmentally friendly, this means of transportation allows you to stroll freely on roads, in forests, and even on snow to explore off the beaten path without getting too tired. Among the walks to try, the one in the land of lakes will take you to visit the waterfalls, lakes, and forests of the Clairvaux region with stops planned at more or less popular viewpoints. A tip: bring your camera along!
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The ultimate thrill: soaring in the sky with paragliding or ziplining
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Between lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and other lush forests, the Jura Mountains are full of natural wonders to explore without moderation. But as our human condition sometimes forces us, we decide to take to the skies paragliding to discover the richness of the landscapes. Whether in a tandem paragliding flight with a qualified instructor or even in solo initiation courses, the sensations will be there and you will definitely be amazed. And for the most courageous, the Faucille zipline, the steepest in France (905m long and 312.7m of elevation difference) awaits you...
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The most exotic: meeting unusual animals at the Llama Farm
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The Jura Mountains, this land of llamas! As surprising as it may seem, the region is home to one of the few llama farms in France, where more than 50 llamas and alpacas (accompanied by other animals) form a herd that can be discovered in total immersion. A moment of change of scenery during which both young and old can learn more about the life but also the habits, ecological benefits, and the quality of the wool of these animals unfamiliar to us. The Jura Mountains are truly like Peru!
The Llama Farm
Champ Paillot - Rue Donzelot prolongée - 25620 Mamirolle
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The fastest: hurtling down slippery slopes with a Enjoy a summer sleigh ride
If sledding is mainly a winter sport, summer also offers the chance to glide down on original vessels. On specially designed tracks, you can practice summer sledding with descents lasting several minutes and speeds reaching up to 40 km/h. From tight turns, terrain movements, waves, spectacular spirals, and other dizzying descents, the thrills are once again guaranteed! Whether you're an adrenaline junkie in search of speed or a kid looking for fun, there's something for everyone!
