Discover the Franches-Montagnes
Authentic hiking, traditional gastronomy and unique spots for your stay in the Swiss Jura
Restaurants & Gastronomy
Six authentic addresses in the Franches-Montagnes to discover the flavours of the Jura canton.
La Croix Federale
Historic hotel-restaurantHistoric hotel-restaurant dating from 1679 in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes. Traditional cuisine with regional products by chef Frederic Pache.
Village 3, Muriaux
Le Bellevue
Restaurant-PizzeriaRestaurant-pizzeria ranked #1 in Saignelegier. Over 50 varieties of wood-fired pizzas, slate-grilled meats and local specialities such as fried perch.
Rue de la Gruère 13, Saignelégier
Auberge de la Couronne
Traditional innInn in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes, a few steps from the Etang de la Gruere. Creative and seasonal cuisine by the team of Yann and Johan.
La Theurre 6, Saignelégier
Le Ji-Fu
Asian restaurantAuthentic Chinese and Japanese restaurant in the heart of the Franches-Montagnes. Ranked #1 in Les Breuleux with buffets and sushi specialities.
Grand-Rue 7, Les Breuleux
Chez Tante Eva — Beau Sejour
Country restaurantCountry hotel-restaurant in an exceptional natural setting. Traditional cuisine reminiscent of grandmother's cooking, fully renovated.
Le Cerneux-Veusil Dessus 150
Au Pain d'Antan
Artisan wood-fired bakeryTraditional artisan wood-fired bakery since 1995. All breads are baked in a wood-fired oven with regional Jura flours.
2338 Les Emibois-Muriaux
Culture & Events
Traditional festivals, markets and unique museums that define the character of the Franches-Montagnes.
National Horse Show Saignelegier
Traditional equestrian festival
The biggest event in the Franches-Montagnes for 120+ years. Parade of 400 horses, country races and a folkloric procession drawing 50,000 visitors.
Chant du Gros Festival
Open-air music festival
One of the 5 largest festivals in French-speaking Switzerland since 1992. The last open-air festival of the year with an eclectic programme attracting up to 50,000 festival-goers.
Franches-Montagnes Carnival
Traditional Carimentran carnival
A Carimentran unique in Switzerland with revived ancestral traditions: the Sortie des Sauvages, the nocturnal Baitchai and the traditional Grand-Manger since 1964.
Organic & Craft Market
Organic and craft market
A must-see event with 50+ organic producers, 25 craft stands and 20+ associations committed to sustainable development.
Ski Museum — Le Boechet
Historical ski museum
Switzerland's first museum entirely dedicated to skiing with over 4,000 unique pieces. Collection tracing the evolution of skiing from 1870 to the present.
Franches-Montagnes Dairy
Artisan dairy and visits
Modern dairy continuing the century-old tradition since 1910. Production of Tête de Moine AOP with 4 million kilos of local milk transformed annually.
Photo : Espirat / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0Saint-Ursanne, the Jura's medieval gem
A perfectly preserved town with a Romanesque collegiate church (12th-13th c.), cloister and historic bridge over the Doubs. Fewer than 800 inhabitants, zero over-tourism. One of Switzerland's most beautiful medieval towns.
Sports & Trails
Six must-see natural and sports highlights of the Franches-Montagnes, reachable from Les Breuleux.
Etang de la Gruere
Aquatic nature reserve
National nature reserve of 120 hectares with a unique peat bog lake. Discovery trail with wooden walkways through 12,000 years of natural history.
Les Sommêtres
Panoramic rocks
Spectacular rocky ridge with a 360-degree panoramic view over the Doubs valley (550m below), the Vosges and Mont-Blanc. Rock climbing on authentic Jura stone.
AJSF Cross-Country Ski Area
Nordic centre
AJSF network of 100+ km of Nordic trails through the Franches-Montagnes. 15 skating and classic tracks including the famous Grande Boucle plateau circuit.
Mont-Soleil
Eco-energy station
Franches-Montagnes summit in the canton of Jura with the largest Swiss wind farm (16 turbines). Renewable energy centre with a 4km educational trail to Mont-Crosin.
Canoeing — Flot naute
Doubs water activities
Paddling on the Franco-Swiss Doubs, an emblematic 450km river. Routes of 4 to 22km through a Natura 2000 nature reserve with 170 bird species.
Bikepark Valbirse
Bikepark with unique chairlift
Switzerland's first bikepark with a button lift, opened in 2023. Three tracks of 700-1000m designed by international professionals: Flying Metal, Nico Vink and Batt Crew.