Longchaumois: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

Longchaumois preserves its industrial heritage: the Maison du Mètre preserves and showcases the industrial heritage of the Haut-Jura and Longchaumois, particularly the manufacture of metal measuring rules.

Those who choose Longchaumois for their stay may want to rent a vacation apartment there.

Culture and Nature

The Maison de la Flore presents an exhibition of freshly collected plants. The specimens are identified and labeled with information on their family, genus, species, habitat, conservation status, and toxicity.

The Maison de la Flore also presents regional exhibits on activities connected with water and forests, including mills and sawmills. These are complemented by industrial activities such as the manufacture of spectacles and metal measuring rules.

The Maison du Mètre also reconstructs the last workshop for manufacturing metal measuring rules as it appeared in 1960, after a century of activity.

Active Adventures

For winter sports, the Rosset ski lift has a green run suitable for children and beginners.

The Tour de Longchaumois – 28B follows blue marker no. 28 and is an official route in the Geotrek network of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. It is also an easy 22.9-kilometer mountain biking loop.

The Longchaumois Bike Park has six trails for different ability levels. A learning area with steps, walkways, and bermed turns allows beginners to practice and gain confidence on a mountain bike. Access to the facility is free.

The La Cascade de Pissevieille – 16N trail continues to the hamlet of Orcières, which is located in the municipality of Longchaumois. The Ferme équestre de la Pelaisse offers activities for all age groups and families.

Regional Specialty

At the exit of Longchaumois, the small shop of the Fruitière chaumerande offers Comté for tasting in three stages of maturation: mild after 8 months, fruity after 13 months, and reserve after 18 months.

Other destinations: Mont-Sous-Vaudrey, Sampans, Villard-Sur-Bienne, Maynal, Rahon, Grande-Rivière, Chapelle-Voland, La Chaux-Du-Dombief

For the broader travel overview: Jura.