Stag rutting in the Jura
In the Jura, the forest holds its breath during the rut.
Duration
3 days
From
€350/pers.
Ideal seasons
Sep, Oct
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
rustique
Travelers
Couple, Solo, With friends
The spirit of travel
In autumn, the calls of stags echo through the Jura forests: for 2 days, you go to listen to them in a wild spot, without disturbing them.
🌱 This trip has a reduced carbon footprint. By choosing it, you support sustainable tourism, respectful of nature, territories and the local economy — a simple and committed approach, carried by the human and professional approach of our agency.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Deer tracking and yurt overnight stay
At 11am, meet at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine train station. Captain Rémi picks up the group in a minivan and takes us to the hiking starting point.
After a picnic from our bags, we enter the forest for a short hike dedicated to deer tracking, searching for their tracks and following our Captain's expert advice.
At the end of the day, we return to base camp where warmth and comfort await us: a yurt heated by a wood stove, two Nordic tents and an aperitif made of local products. If nature invites us to, we will have the possibility to hear the deer rutting close to us during the evening and night. The day ends with a fondue at sunset, followed by an evening under the stars.
Morning hide in the Jura
We wake up early and set off for a short hike that takes us closer to the rutting area, taking advantage of the cool morning air and sunrise.
Back at camp, we enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading back down through another rutting area, a secret spot of Rémi's in the Juramountains.
Next, we wait: sometimes a few minutes, sometimes a few hours, depending on the "lottery" of the hide. With a bit of luck, we might have the privilege of observing a stag rutting in the middle of the clearing. Whatever happens, it's a moment when we blend fully into nature.
We end the day with a friendly evening at camp, enjoying good local products under the stars.
Sunday hike in the Jura
Later wake-up, it's Sunday: we take the time to start the day gently. After a good breakfast, we pack up the campsite before leaving for a hike in another sector of the Jura. Our objective is to reach a viewpoint with stunning views of the relief of the Jura mountains. Alongside Captain Rémi, we explore this region and take an interest in the local fauna and flora.
We then enjoy a picnic based on local products while taking advantage of the view over the valley. With attentive ears, we can still hear the rutting call of the deer until we return to the station.
The day ends at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station, where we arrive at 4:45 PM.
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Price per person
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- Transportation to the meeting point
- The first day's picnic
- A comfort down duvet 0 °C (to be provided)
Included
- The service and supervision by your guide throughout your stay
- Yurt accommodation, with individual mattress, sheets and pillows provided
- The aperitif with tasting of local products
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Shared bivouac equipment
- Round-trip shuttle transfer from the station (8 seats available)
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Our adventures take place in France: a valid national identity card (or passport) is all you need. No visa or entry formalities required, and no mandatory vaccinations.
Keep an identity document with you during your stay. Travelers coming from abroad should check their entry requirements for France with the authorities of their country of residence.
Our micro-adventures take place in France. Liability insurance and mountain rescue and assistance coverage are highly recommended — they are often already included with a bank card, a FFME / FFCAM membership, or your home insurance.
For fixed-date group departures, consider cancellation insurance. If in doubt, your Captain will guide you toward the coverage best suited to your activity (hiking, bivouacking, climbing, ski touring, etc.).
Your captain – Captain Rémi
Required level
- Physical effort: accessible to all
- Technical prerequisites: none
- Stay accessible to children over 14 years old, accompanied by at least one parent
Accommodation
- Accommodation type: bivouac
- Heated yurt with wood stove and two Nordic tents
- Departure confirmation : at the latest 7 days before the stay date
- Departure confirmed : from 4 registrations
- Sales closure : up to 3 days before departure, subject to availability
- Meeting 11:00 AM Bellegarde sur Valserinne Train Station
- Return 4:45 PM Bellegarde sur Valserinne Train Station
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