Septmoncel: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Le Chapeau de Gendarme is a geological feature visible along the Lacets de Septmoncel; there is a car park opposite.

The rock displays a tightly folded limestone anticline with visibly folded layers of rock.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Septmoncel can plan their trip around the area's nature, trails and culture.

Nature

The Cascades du Flumen are a natural site of national interest.

The Cascade du Flumen can be reached via a route taking around 15 minutes there and back.

From the Belvédère de la Roche Blanche, the panoramic view extends over the village of Septmoncel, the town of Saint-Claude, the Flumen gorge and the surrounding folded rock formations.

The Belvédère de la Roche Blanche can be reached on foot via a route of approximately 1.5 km.

Hiking trails

The Les Gorges du Flumen circular hike starts and ends in Le Replan in Septmoncel.

The Sentier des Chamois is 16 km long, involves 1,000 metres of ascent and is rated three stars for difficulty.

On the Sentier des Chamois, there is a long, steep climb of 700 m over 2.3 km between markers G and I.

At the hamlet of Clavières in the municipality of Septmoncel, there is a car park along the D25.

Culture and history

The parish church of Saint-Etienne in Septmoncel was built in 1685.

The Chemin des Moines was the main transport route between Saint-Claude and Septmoncel until 1884.

The Sentier des Lapidaires is an educational trail that presents the environment, landscapes, history and distinctive features of the Haut-Jura.

Lapidary work is a historic activity in the Haut-Jura; it involves cutting and polishing coloured stones, which are mainly used in jewellery making.

Further destinations: Censeau, Doucier, Saint-Amour, Bonlieu, Arbois, Pont-de-Poitte, Hautecour, Nozeroy

For the higher-level travel overview: Jura.