Cyclosportives in the Canton of Jura

The cyclosportive in the canton of Jura finds its terrain on a rolling plateau, among pastures, forests and stone villages 🚴. The Franches-Montagnes offer quiet roads where cars are rare and where the climbs remain long and steady. Around Delémont, the Jura valleys string together short bumps that work the legs without ever crushing your rhythm.

The Col des Rangiers, between Delémont and Ajoie, is a classic of Jura rides: a climb of a few kilometers, an open landscape, then a fast descent towards Porrentruy 🌄. The canton's roads lend themselves to loops of 80 to 150 km without crossing major roads, with stone farmhouses and pastures passing by at every bend. Cyclists also appreciate the coolness of the plateau in summer, which limits fatigue on long rides and leaves time to enjoy the scenery.

The Finishers calendar does not currently list any cyclosportive in the canton of Jura. The Cyclotour du Léman takes place on May 23, 2027 in Lausanne, in the canton of Vaud, on the shores of Lake Geneva 🌊. The cyclosportives in the canton of Neuchâtel, which are closer, offer other route ideas for fans of Jura roads. The Jura remains an excellent training ground ahead of these major events.

After the saddle, Saint-Ursanne and its stone bridge over the Doubs provide an ideal setting for a break 🏰. The Ajoie sausage, a specialty of the canton, goes nicely with a gourmet stop 🌭. Choose your cyclosportive according to your level, from an introductory loop to a long distance, and check the canton's cyclosportive calendar to plan your season. The quiet roads of the Franches-Montagnes plateau are also well suited to winter training, as soon as the snow clears the way.