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WALKING IN JURA - FRANCHE COMPTE

(Haute Saone, Doubs, Jura)

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BOOKS

IGN MAPS
Michelin Local Maps

IGN Tourism, Outdoor Activities and Regional Discovery Maps
Topo Guides with Day Walks
(Some of these publications are may not be stock items and could involve a waiting period for delivery.)

Trekking in the Vosges and Jura: The GR5 and Other Walks and Treks, Les and Elizabeth Smith - This is a practical guidebook to the trekking possibilities in the Vosges and French Jura mountains. These mountains, which also contain three regional parks and contrasting landscapes and wildlife habitats, are of a relatively moderate height, and have a well-developed network of waymarked paths that provide a wealth of opportunities for the walker. The book will be useful to anyone who plans to explore this lesser-known corner of France on foot, whether by means of short excursions or longer trails. The main part of the guide describes a continuous long-distance route (672km, 418 miles), which traverses the Vosges and Jura ranges from the German border in the north to Lake Geneva in the south, much of it along the GR5 footpath. Walking the entire route is a significant undertaking, amply rewarded by the diversity of landscapes and villages encountered along the way. Published Feb 06

Trekking in the Vosges and Jura: The GR5 and Other Walks and Treks (Cicerone International Walking S.)

Burgundy Jura Green Guide Published Jan 08

ISBN: 9781906261238 - Burgundy Jura

French Alps and Jura (Landmark Visitors Guides) - Part of the "Landmark Visitor's Guide" series, this title includes feature boxes on local food and beverage, and other local produce. Published April 07

Doubs (French Department Maps S) Published March 00

Jura (French Department Maps S) Published March 00. Limited availability.

ISBN: 9782117213917 - Jura

Haut -Jura PNR (National Parks of France), IGN - Map 1:50,000. Published Aug 06

Top 25 and Serie Bleue

The French equivalent of Ordnance Survey Maps

IGN Top 25 maps cover areas of particular tourist interest, mainly around the coast, and have a map number ending in T. The maps have an overprint highlighting local footpaths, long-distance GR routes and, where appropriate, ski routes. Other tourist information includes campsites, equestrian or canoeing centres, huts, mountain refuges, etc. Map legend is in French and English. Each TOP 25 map covers an area of approximately 28 x 21 km (17 x 13 miles).

The rest of France is covered by Serie Bleue maps, which have no overprint and map numbers ending in O or E. The legend is in French only but is fairly self-explanatory. Each Serie Bleue map covers an area of approximately 20 x 14 km (12 x 9 miles), with some maps slightly larger.

Both series have similar cartography, with contour interval of 5 metres, except for mountainous areas, where the maps have hill shading and contours at 10-metre intervals. Scale 1:25000

Generally, Top 25 Maps are £8.99 and Serie Bleue £7.99 but prices do vary and offers apply from time to time.

Click here for the full list of the individual maps available for JURA and numbered grids.

IGN Tourism, Outdoor Activities and Regional Discovery Maps - An extensive series of maps published by the IGN in cooperation with local authorities, ramblers' associations, cycling clubs, etc. The maps are designed to provide information on places of interest, recreational facilities, various types of accommodation, local and long-distance footpaths, bridleways, cycling and mountain bike routes, etc. Various scales, mainly 1:50,000. Some titles will have limited availability - in case of difficulty please email.

Walks in the Doubs No.1: West - The western sheet of a three map series covering the department of Doubs in the French Jura. Each map covers approximately 50 x 50 km. Centred on Besancon, this sheet extends from the western extremity of the department to Rougement in the north-east corner and to Aubonne & Levier in the south-east. The maps have a topographic base with an overprint highlighting recreational facilities and various types of accommodation in the area, as well as local and long distance footpaths, including the GR5, and mountain bike routes graded according to four degrees of difficulty. Map legend is in French only.
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Walks in the Doubs No.2: East - The eastern sheet of a three map series covering the department of Doubs in the French Jura. Each map covers approximately 50 x 50 km. This map extends from Arc-sous-Cicon and La Longeville in the south-west of the sheet to the northern and eastern limits of the department. Map legend is in French only.

Walks in the Doubs No.3: South - The southern sheet of a three map series covering the department of Doubs in the French Jura. Each map covers approximately 50 x 50 km. This sheet extends from the southern tip of the department to Eternoz and Grand Combe-Chateau.

Territoire de Belfort - Tourist map of one of France's smallest departments. The map covers an area of approximately 30 x 50 km. A topographic base has an overprint highlighting places of interest, accommodation, recreational facilities, bridleways and mountain bike routes within the department. Local and long distance footpaths, including the GR 5, are shown in the whole area covered by the map. Map legend is in French only.

Route of the Pines in the Jura - Detailed contoured map with hiking paths and mountain bikes routes across the pine forests between Levier and Champagnole in the foothills of the Jura. The overprint also highlights sport and recreational facilities and various types of accommodation in the area. The map covers an area of approximately 30 x 22 km. Map legend includes English.
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Jura no.1: West - A contoured topographic map of the western part of Jura extending as far east as Mouchard. An overprint highlights GR routes & local footpaths and shows recreational facilities, such as footpaths, horse riding and Mountain Bike itineraries. Map legend includes English.

Doubs/Jura (Michelin Local Maps) - Detailing the Doubs/Jura region of France, this laminated fold-out map includes a complete index of place names and covers all regional specialities, heritage and traditions. It offers clear and concise mapping for stress-free travelling. Published March 08

Michelin Local France Bas-Rhin/Haut-Rhin/Territoire de Belfort Map (Michelin Local France Maps). Published March 08.

Haute Saone/Vosges (Michelin Local Maps)- Detailing the Haute-Saone / Vosges region of France. Published March 08

Bourgogne Franche-Compte (French Road Maps) Published March 06. Limited availability.

Topo Guides with Day Walks - The extensive list of topo-guides to the long-distance footpaths in France published by the Federation Francaise de la Randonnee Pedestre has now been expanded to include guides to local walks, the PRs (Promenades et Randonnees). Each guide offers a selection of walks of various length and difficulty, overprinted on extracts from the 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 topographic survey. The text is in English or French. Some titles will have limited availability - in case of difficulty please email.

Several of the guides listed in the "Topo-guides to Long-distance Footpaths" series also include day walks in addition to the long-distance routes, as indicated in the description of each title.

The Department of Jura on Foot - 74 walks, from one to six hours long, in the department of Jura. Maps in colour. Numerous colour photos and drawings.

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The Department of Haute-Saone on Foot - 50 walks, from one to six hours long, throughout the department of Haute-Saone. Maps in colour. Numerous photos and drawings of fauna and flora.

GR59 - From the Vosges to the Jura - A 384-km route across the Jura mountains from Ballon d'Alsace to Lons-le-Saunier, plus variants.

GR5 - Lakes and Plateaux of the Jura - The third stage of the GR5 in France, a 300-km route across the Jura mountains from Nommay to Nyons on the Swiss side of Lake Geneva. Plus a 140-km Tour du Pays de Montbeliard.

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