Here begins your adventure on the Via Cluny! The town of Morteau is generally known for its sausage and cured meats, but it is also a Cluniac site with a turbulent history. Do not leave without having visited the church which was that of the priory and the Pertusier castle, now a watchmaking museum… read more

This second stage of the Via Cluny takes you to the other side of the Swiss border. You cross it at 1,126 meters, following in the footsteps of smugglers at the former Grosse Ronde customs. You pass through the hamlet of Cernets, whose hotel-restaurant is an ideal stop for a drink in one of the greenest… read more

On leaving La-Cluse-et-Mijoux you leave the valley for a steep climb that takes you to the heights of Le Croissat at 1,000 meters above sea level. Passing through Chaon then Montperreux, you can enjoy the view of Lake Saint-Point from the belvedere and the chapel.



You walk along the lake to Malbuisson… read more

Departing from Hôpitaux-Neufs, you walk towards the south in a landscape of Haut-Doubs characterized by a succession of medium peaks often covered with forests, dry or wet valleys and cluses. Along the way, you come across a number of meadows and mountain pastures where a variety of fauna frolics, like… read more

This short transition stage allows you to discover Mouthe in a different light. Known for its climate, the small town is home to some heritage items that deserve a little longer, such as the town hall, the royalty stone located in front of the church and the cattle ranch, the oldest secular building… read more

You are leaving Cerniébaud, renowned for the dozen ski and snowshoe trails that start from the Haute-Joux chalet. The start of this day immerses you in the heart of the forest of the Jura massif. Here the spruces follow one another as far as the eye can see. Perhaps you will come across a few wild boars… read more

This relatively flat stage offers some respite for your legs. You cross the plateau of Nozeroy which has a strong heritage, historical and artistic value, starting with the passage in the village of Censeau.



This small Jura town of 300 inhabitants sees erected on these lands a church which contains a… read more

After leaving the medieval town of Nozeroy, head for the valley of the source of the Ain where karstic landscapes are revealed: rocks and cliffs are often the refuge of chamois and many lookouts punctuate your route, including the beautiful Moulin waterfall.



The Via Cluny leads, by a small detour, to… read more

From Champagnole to Poligny, you walk in the heart of the great Jura plateau and cross various natural, historical and heritage sites where small and big stories come together.



Starting with Ardon located at kilometer 3, this village of a hundred inhabitants displays curious metal houses along the main… read more

Departing from the capital of the County which houses the eponymous house, you take part of the loop dedicated to the Cluniac sites of the city but also of Vaux-sur-Poligny passing by its castle built in the secluded area. You take a little height and the belvedere of the Croix du Dan offers you a magnificent… read more

The exit from Ménetru-le-Vignoble begins with a climb to the belvedere of the cross of Beaumont from where you can admire the Jura Bresse. You then follow a single track which reveals beautiful views of the remote Château Chalon.



Ranked among the "Most beautiful villages in France", take the time to discover… read more

You leave Baume-les-Messieurs by the back road, following the course of the Dard. You pass by the most famous waterfalls of the Jura, those of the Tufs before joining the belvedere of the Rocks in Crançot.



After crossing the forest, you will arrive at Perrigny, today a residential town but with an unsuspected… read more

From Saint-Maur, the Via Cluny route descends to Vernantois. You progress in the middle of the vineyards along the gulf of the Val de Sorne. Montaigu, which saw growing up Rouget de Lisle, composer of "La Marseillaise", offers a bird's eye view of Lons-le-Saunier. The following villages, such as Courbouzon… read more

For this 14th stage on the paths of the Via Cluny you leave the Lédonian country, heading south to Revermont, a territory with little-known charms. Located on the first foothills of the Jura, this sector overlooks the Bresse.



The vines, in the Côtes du Jura appellation, lead from village to village where… read more

You leave the Châtel hill and descend towards the village of Digna before climbing up another spur where the Château de Chevreaux was built. Located on the first foothills of the Jura massif, the castle is perched on a promontory at an altitude of 470 meters.



At the base of the rock, attached to the village… read more

For this 16th day on the paths of Via Cluny, your steps will take you back to the heights of Revermont via Andelot-lès-Saint-Amour and its feudal castle.



You then go down to Thoissia. After a long section in the forest you will discover the charm of L'Aubépin which offers a magnificent view of the Bresse… read more

From now on, you leave behind the Jura in the direction of the Saône-et-Loire and the plains of Bresse. On the heights of Montagna-le-Reconduit and Champagnat, you pass near the old border which separated the County from the Duchy of Burgundy. On a clear day, the Mâconnais mountains can be guessed and… read more

You are now in Varennes-Saint-Sauveur, right in the heart of the Protected Designation of Origin area for the poultry, butter and cream of the same name. Since 1957, the one that Brillat-Savarin said was "the queen of poultry and the poultry of Kings" has proudly displayed the tricolor label echoing… read more

Last day on the slopes of the Bresse before joining the banks of the Saône. To the tune of chibrelis or rigodon in the lead, traditional Burgundian folk dances, you will discover at kilometer 7.5 the domain of the Druids. This 12-hectare expanse includes two ponds. The site is surrounded by a forest… read more

This penultimate stage on the paths of the Via Cluny still has some nice surprises in store. Leaving the city to the west, you gradually leave the plain of the Saône to approach the mountains of Tournugeois and Mâconnais. By taking a little height, you see behind you an immense landscape opening on the… read more