The aim is to savour every moment and take in the sights! Here’s all our advice on how to prepare for and enjoy your 3-day walk in the Jura.
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Preparing your trek in the Jura
Before embarking on your tour, it’s important to prepare your hike and your belongings meticulously. And yes, a 3-day loop tour in the Jura does need to be organised in advance, otherwise you’re in for a few disappointments!
Playing it safe
If there’s one thing you mustn’t neglect when it comes to touring, it’s safety. Having a nasty fall or getting lost can happen quickly if you’re not careful.
So before you set off, check the weather forecast to make sure that conditions for your 3-day trek in the Jura are optimal. Review your itinerary and take along an IGN map to avoid getting lost, as well as a compass. Also check the regulations in force in nature reserve areas.
Planning where to sleep and eat
Hiking is all very well, but on a 3-day trek, you’ll need to plan where to sleep and how to eat. You can equip yourself with a tent to bivouac in or book your nights in mountain refuges.
For food, take simple-to-prepare foods and remember to take a stove and bowls. Pasta, rice, pancakes and cereal bars are the staple foods of all hikers!
Preparing your equipment
A 3-day loop hike in the Jura necessarily involves buying a good rucksack. A tour like this requires a good rucksack, which can weigh up to 10 kilos depending on your needs. But we guarantee it will be worth it! You’ll need to pack :
- Your change of clothes ;
- Warm, technical clothing to protect you;
- A duvet ;
- Sunglasses;
- Your food and water ;
- A headlamp ;
- Walking sticks, etc.
Make a list before you leave to make sure you don’t forget anything!
Think about water
Water is the most important resource on your route. So it’s essential to find out where you can get supplies. Don’t forget to bring purification tablets in case the water isn’t drinkable, so you can drink it without any problems!
When should you plan your 3-day loop hike in the Jura?
If you want to enjoy superb sunny views and mild (and not too cold!) weather, it’s best to organise your trekking tour in the Jura in summer or spring.
In winter, you’ll need snowshoes and much warmer clothing. The weather will also be more uncertain, which could make some parts of your tour more dangerous.
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