Randonnée des Crus du Jura

The Randonnée des Crus: a gourmet walk in the Arbois vineyards

The Randonnée des Crus du Jura, also known as the Balade Gourmande du Triangle d'Or, is an oenogastronomic event that combines hiking with the discovery of Jura wines and gastronomy. This summer event brings together hundreds of walkers and tasters every year in the vineyards of Arbois, the capital of Jura wines.

A 10 km route with five gourmet stops

The 10-kilometer route crosses the town of Arbois and its surrounding vineyards, with five gourmet stops along the way, like stages of a complete meal:

• 1st stop – Aperitif: tasting of a Jura wine with local appetizers, on Rue du Pré Vercel
• 2nd stop – Starter: a starter dish prepared by a local restaurateur, along the peaceful course of the Cuisance river
• 3rd stop – Main course: tasting in the inner courtyard of a wine estate
• 4th stop – Cheese: discovery of Jura cheeses — Comté, Morbier — in the heart of the vineyards
• 5th stop – Dessert: a sweet conclusion to the walk

In the footsteps of Pasteur

The route follows the historic streets of Arbois, walking in the footsteps of Louis Pasteur, who spent his childhood there and kept his family home. The walkers then cross the vineyards of the Arbois AOC appellation, discovering the emblematic grape varieties of the Jura: Savagnin, Chardonnay, Poulsard, Trousseau, and Pinot Noir.

Jura wines in the spotlight

Each stop is an opportunity to taste the AOC wines of the Jura region, among the most original and recognized in France:

• Arbois white and Arbois red
• Vin jaune: the famous 'yellow wine' aged for six years and three months in barrels
• Vin de paille: a sweet wine made from dried grapes
• Crémant du Jura: a fine and elegant sparkling wine
• Macvin du Jura: a traditional fortified wine

A friendly and festive event

The Randonnée des Crus is above all a moment of friendship and sharing. Staggered departures between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM allow everyone to enjoy the walk at their own pace, with family or friends. The atmosphere is festive and relaxed, with musical entertainment at the various stops and a good-natured spirit that characterizes the Jura way of life.