Rock climbing in the Jura
Discover rock climbing in the Jura, in Franche-Comté, with a guide
Discover rock climbing in the Jura, in Franche-Comté, under the guidance of a professional instructor. Around Saint-Claude, the Jura mountains offer a wide variety of crags suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced climbers.
Our climbing sessions allow you to progress safely across a variety of natural sites. Whether you want to discover the sport with your children, learn the technical basics or refine your technique, each session is tailored to your level and your preferences.
Under the guidance of a passionate climbing instructor, you’ll receive personalised advice, instruction tailored to your ability, and all the equipment you need—including climbing shoes.
All our climbing courses in the Jura
Introductory climbing sessions every Wednesday throughout the summer in Mijoux
Rock climbing in Mijoux or Moirans-en-Montagne
Advanced climbing
Who are our climbing trips in the Jura aimed at?
The climbing cliffs of the Jura are situated in the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, an area renowned for the quality of its natural sites and the diversity of its landscape.
Our guided climbing courses are suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. The crags at Mijoux, Moirans-en-Montagne, Orno and Les Dalles du Marais offer something for everyone, whatever your ability or preference.
The sessions are open to children aged 4 and over, with a teaching approach tailored to younger children.
Formats to suit your needs
Most of our climbing trips in the Jura are offered as private sessions, ensuring you receive personalised guidance and a programme tailored to your ability. You’ll climb exclusively with the people in your group (family, friends or as a couple), for a bespoke experience.
Only the Wednesday climbing taster session in Mijoux is run as a group session. This introductory session gives you the chance to try out the activity alongside other participants.
There’s no doubt about it – you’re going to make the most of your holiday in the Jura!
What to bring
For your climbing activities, you will need to bring some basic personal equipment:
- Sports shoes: trainers.
- Water bottle: 1 litre per person, or more in hot weather.
- Personal climbing shoes: available if required.
Rock climbing near you, in the Jura, in Franche-Comté!
Discover our climbing crags in the Jura, in Saint-Claude, Moirans-en-Montagne and Mijoux, near Oyonnax, Lake Vouglans, Clairvaux-les-Lacs, the resort of Les Rousses, Champagnole and Doucier.
The cliffs are a 1½ to 2-hour drive from Besançon, Métabief, Montbéliard, Pontarlier, Lyon, Dijon, Mâcon, Lons-le-Saunier, Geneva, Bourg-en-Bresse, Chalon-sur-Saône and Bern.
For a weekend getaway in the countryside from Paris, Orléans, Bourges, Metz, Strasbourg or Nancy, allow around 4½ to 5 hours’ drive.
