Mont Raimeux — Local services in Grandval

Last weekend did the Jura Canton Highest peak, Mont Raimeux, 1,302 m. Took a 5 hour and a bit route starting and ending from the small town of Moutier, in the direction of Raimeux de Belprahon, to the peak, Mont Raimeux, then down to Le Petit Pre, through the woods, and right around to the town of Corcelles and back to Moutier.

Was a lovely day, hottest yet I think, but lucky enough most of the route was either under the cover of trees or a strong cool breeze was in my direction (cold winds from the Alps?), which was well refreshing.

Arriving early by train at Moutier, had a quick wander around the small town, and by 10 I was ready to start the hike. The trail to the peak was very easy to do, round and round a forest trail going up and up to the first port of call. Raimeux de Belprahon, after that through very scenic farming land in the presence of cows with their bells (does it not drive the cows mad?), eventually arriving at the top, where there was a bit of activity, with people chilling out, having lunch, and enjoying the views from the peak. You can see the snow covered Alps far off in the distance, and if you have a head for heights can climb the observation tower to get a really great overview of the Jura.

The trek down to Le Petit Pre was the clear highlight for me. A quiet track with views of the Jura on one side, through the forest and occasionally having to go through some more fields with cows a grazing.

It was so refreshing that I stopped more than once to take it all in. I could have returned to Moutier much, much quicker, but what's the hurry when one can have a lie down, drink a lager in a field under a tree in the midday sun, and let the world go by. Who needs a beach holiday, when you have the Jura! Bliss, was in the zone, ha!

But the negative, and there is always a negative, was that the last hour back to Moutier, via Corcelles, was directly under the sun, at its hottest, with no shade. That was a hard walk back to town, lovely views but hard all the same. Especially for the pale skinned Irish lad! Had a sit down beer and chips in a small restaurant, was a good stop on the way to Moutier. Amazing how tasty a cold beer and chips with ketchup can taste when one is tired. Its the simple things.....

Anyway another peak off my list. 5 down now. Eager to up it to the 2000 metre ones now, but the football will be on soon (Euro Champs) so I am not sure how that will work out......... Would say this peak was easily my favourite...

Jolie sentier accessible part une route depuis roche, on peux aussi rejoindre le mont raimeux part Rebeuvillier en passant part un sentier en forêt. Il faut couper le sentier part la gauche quand le sentier commence à redescendre sûr la droite nous avons un magnifique point de vue et sur la gauche la direction pour aller au mont raimeux. Nous somme sur une crête faire attention. Le mont raimeux et très entendu on peux voir les Alpes Bernoise part...

Toller Berg mit altem Aussichtsturm, von welchem man gute Aussicht auf Delémont und Umgebung hat. Wir haben den Berg wandernd aus Corcelles via Le Gore Virat erreicht und sind dann nach Grandval abgestiegen. Eindrückliche Landschaft gibt es zu sehen und (jedenfalls bei uns) nicht so viele...