GTJ - Jura Crossing from Basel

GTJ - Jura Crossing from Basel

Hey there,

I'll be doing a small but challenging bikepacking adventure starting on the 11th of July in the Schwarzwald, Germany. I'll start from my German family's place to reach my French family in the Bugey, France.

I'll be crossing a part of the Schwarzwald to reach Basel on the 12th, where I should arrive around 10:00 AM. I'll refuel in the few shops open on Sunday, and then hit the road through the Grande Traversée du Jura (GTJ). I'll be riding the "light" path, which is normally suitable for gravel bikes.

I'll be sleeping outside — bivouac. I'm not sure yet whether I'll take the hammock or the tent. I'll be on a gravel bike, probably with no racks and only bags mounted on the frame.

I'd be happy to be joined — I'm a bit shy but I like to share experiences like this with others!

Day 1
Distance: 110 km from Basel (I'll already have +50 km)
Starting from Basel at 10:00 AM
Arriving at the camping spot around 18:00

Day 2
Distance: 166 km, 2900 m D+
Arriving at Prémanon in the evening

Day 3
Distance: 160 km, 2900 m D+
Passing Hauteville-Lompnes

Event Information

Start Date 12-Jul-2026 10:00 am
End Date 14-Jul-2026 8:00 pm
Organiser Profile Page Victor F
Daily Distance Very Demanding - 90+ miles / 150+ km per day
Total Distance Medium trip - 300-999 miles / 500-1,600 km total
Preferred Sleeping Option Camping
Terrain Roads, cycle paths and off road
Starting Location Basel, Switzerland
Category Bike Packing Adventure

Starting Point

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