The undulating mountain ranges of the Jura stretch from Basel to Nyon. The route of your cycling holiday takes you through sparse pine forests, across lonely plateaus and past grazing horses. Stop off in La Chaux-de-Fonds to immerse yourself in the world of timepieces at the watch museum. Experience the Jura from the saddle of your bike.
6 days / 5 nights
from CHF 1’000
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 2025-03-22.
Enchanting world of timepieces in the Watch Museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds
Magnificent vineyards along Lake Geneva
Saint-Ursanne – a medieval town on the banks of the Doubs
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Basel and cycle to Miécourt
Day 2 Cycle from Miécourt to Saignelégier
Day 3 Cycle from Saignelégier to Travers/Couvet
Day 4 Cycle ride from Travers/Couvet to Ste-Croix
Day 5 Cycle ride from Ste-Croix to Vallée de Joux
Day 6 Cycle from Vallée de Joux to Nyon and return journey from Nyon
Day 1
Arrival in Basel and cycle to Miécourt
Itinerary
Travel from your individual starting point to Basel. From there, you cycle to Miécourt.
Distance: 60 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 930 m ↓ 700 m
Overnight stay in Miécourt
Day 2
Cycle from Miécourt to Saignelégier
Itinerary
From Miécourt, continue by bike to Saignelégier. A wide, peaceful landscape with meadows, fir trees, cows and horses awaits you along the way.
Distance: 45 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 1,250 m ↓ 745 m
Overnight stay in Saignelégier
Day 3
Cycle from Saignelégier to Travers/Couvet
Itinerary
Continue by bike from Saignelégier to Travers/Couvet. Cycle from the Franches-Montagnes plateau with its moorland ponds to the largest solar power plant in Switzerland.
Distance: 71 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 845 m ↓ 1,095 m
Overnight stay in Travers/Couvet
Day 4
Cycle ride from Travers/Couvet to Ste-Croix
Itinerary
From Travers/Couvet, take the bike to Ste-Croix. Explore the traces of the Green Fairy in Val-de-Travers.
Distance: 30 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 625 m ↓ 290 m
Overnight stay in Ste-Croix
Day 5
Cycle ride from Ste-Croix to Vallée de Joux
Itinerary
Cycle from Ste-Croix to the Vallée de Joux.
Distance: 45 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 1,065 m ↓ 1,110 m
Overnight stay in Vallée de Joux
Day 6
Cycle from Vallée de Joux to Nyon and return journey from Nyon
Itinerary
Continue on your bike from the Vallée de Joux to Nyon. From there it's back to Nyon.
Distance: 55 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 660 m ↓ 1,270 m
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
March to October
Recommended travel period
May to October
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
On two wheels through the Jura
The perfect route if you want to discover the Jura in the fresh air and on two wheels. Take a well-earned break if you particularly like a place.
Customise your trip.
6 days / 5 nights
from CHF 1’000
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 2025-03-22.
