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    You’ll find yourself taking more time to admire the scenery, enjoy the great outdoors, linger over a meal or pop into a place you’ve stumbled upon along the way. In the Pays de Gex – Monts Jura, the mountains provide the backdrop, whilst a wealth of experiences will enrich your stay. From the Jura mountain...

    Anaïs

    By Anaïs, published on 12 Nov 2026

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  • Anaïs

    Anaïs

    I didn’t grow up in the Pays de Gex, but it was whilst working there that I learnt to love it. Behind its seemingly unassuming exterior lies a region of unsuspected richness, where natural gems sit alongside a fascinating heritage that bears witness to centuries of history. I love wandering its paths, popping into its villages, meeting the people who bring it to life, and setting out in search of its hidden treasures. For the Pays de Gex has a rare quality: it continues to reveal new secrets, even to those who think they already know it well. Through my articles, I’ll take you on a journey to discover these places, their stories and the people who bring them to life, in the hope that you, in turn, will be inspired to explore the region. My favourite spot? Without a doubt, Fort l’Écluse. A spectacular place, steeped in history, which I never tire of rediscovering.

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  • Juliette

    Juliette

    For me, every season is a great opportunity to explore the Pays de Gex–Monts Jura region. As an outdoor enthusiast, I enjoy hiking the trails in the summer just as much as putting on my cross-country skis when winter blankets the landscape in snow. If there’s one motto that follows me everywhere, it’s this: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” This philosophy encourages me to get out in all kinds of weather and allows me to discover the region in all its facets. Through my articles, I share my itineraries, tips, and favorite spots to inspire you to experience beautiful adventures in the great outdoors, too.

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  • Stéphanie

    Stéphanie

    A true native of the Pays de Gex, I’ve been lucky enough to grow up with the Jura Mountains on the horizon and Lake Geneva as my neighbour. The Pays de Gex has a unique, almost magical identity, shaped by a striking contrast: on the one hand, the vibrancy of an urban plain, open to the world and brimming with culture; on the other, the serenity and wilder character of the Jura Mountains, perfect for recharging your batteries. It is this duality that fills me with excitement every day, caught between the hustle and bustle and the great outdoors. Yet, if I had to reveal my secret hideaway – my absolute favourite spot that you simply must visit – it would be Voltaire’s Château in Ferney. It is an inspiring place, steeped in history, where the spirit of the Enlightenment still seems to linger in the park’s paths, inviting you to stroll and reflect. Discover, through the eyes of a passionate local, the different facets, anecdotes and hidden treasures of this little corner of paradise that I love, more than anything, to call ‘my home’.

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