CYCLING THE JURA WINE ROUTE

This relaxed cycling holiday explores the totally peaceful Jura Wine Route - a network of mediaeval villages strung out along the sunny, fertile lower slopes of the Jura mountain range. The region boasts no less than six official vintages or appellation controléewine producing towns, including Arbois and Château Chalon, and there are plenty of excellent mountain hams and cheeses to try along your way!

Each cycling day is varied, with routes winding through oak forests, emerald vine terraces and along lazy rivers to discover mediaeval hilltop villages, ancient abbeys and thundering waterfalls. You can taste wine in Arbois’s ancient Château Poulsard, explore the amazing Moidon Caves - 1000’s of stalactites and stalagmites - and drink in the most incredible valley views from Château Chalon’s feudal castle.

A warm welcome is guarenteed at all of the charming, family run hotels that you stay in along the way. At Arbois, you stay in a restored water mill that enjoys a stunning setting by a limestone waterfall. In Passenans, you dine on the hotel terrace that overlooks row up row of swaying vines. And at Poligny, M Masson’s delightful hotel with its quaint galleried balconies enjoys wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, especially from its tempting pool. Dinners everywhere are a celebration of the rich local cuisine. Expect to taste poulet aux morilles(chicken stuffed with wild mushrooms) or truite au vin jaune(trout cooked in the delicious local amber coloured wine).

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Short break 'taster' option

This holiday is also available as a 4 night 'taster' version. You follow the same route as the regular holiday, but move on everyday (no rest days), making it ideal for a long weekend break.