Fun, sporty, artistic, learning and inspiring outdoor activities and adventures to make your experience unforgettable!

The Coupet Nature Challenge

The Coupet Nature Challenge: a thrilling adventure in the heart of the Jura Mountains!

🌲 Ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime? 🌳 Immerse yourself in the intensity of the Challenge Nature du Coupet, a captivating challenge combining orienteering, a nature escape game and Koh Lanta-style challenges! During 3 hours of adventure, live an unforgettable experience where adrenalin, team spirit and learning meet.

🏞️ Nestled in the majestic Jura Mountains, this challenge takes you on an immersive quest, with the Coupet forest as your playground. Divided into teams, you'll search for hidden necklaces, solve stimulating riddles and overcome physical and creative challenges devised by our entertainers. It's not just a question of strength, but also of intelligence, strategy and, above all, team spirit!

🧭 Let yourself be surprised by thrilling workshops that put your knowledge of nature and ecology to the test. Whether climbing, exploring or decoding mysteries, each challenge is designed to immerse you in an intense adventure, while strengthening group dynamics.

🔥 After the effort, time for comfort! End this adventure with a moment of conviviality around a campfire: a warm aperitif and toasted marshmallows to savor victory together and share laughter. 🍡

🌟 The setting? A veritable natural spectacle: a serene clearing, the gentle murmur of the Lizon River and its hidden waterfalls, surrounded by an enchanted forest punctuated by wooden totem poles. 🌿

💥 Ready for an exhilarating experience in the Jura Mountains? A unique adventure to create unforgettable memories and bond your team or tribe of friends!

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Festive, participatory concert evening

By a multi-instrumentalist musician who will introduce you to a wide range of instruments (some of which he has created himself), get you singing and dancing, and create a joyful, astonishing and memorable experience. Depending on weather conditions, the performance can take place indoors or outdoors on the estate.

Torchlight stroll and lunar aperitif

Except in dry periods.

Walk at nightfall, listening to the atmosphere of the night and the legends of the Haut-Jura before sharing an aperitif in a forest camp around a fire, returning by torchlight.
Ideal for your 1st evening at the Domaine

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Storytelling walk in the forest

Discover the forests of Haute-Jura, between magical trees and clever elves, an easy walk that mixes imagination and science at the foot of the trees.

Creative vigil with the Shaman

A unique, immersive and festive experience combining poetry, spontaneous music and song, storytelling and ephemeral land art...

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Tree climbing

A great sporting & immersive experience in the forest to learn how to climb to the treetops, in private on the big fir tree at Domaine le Coupet or in the Prénovel forest.

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Donkey pace

A walk to discover these animals, their sensitivity and their mischievous nature. Accompanied by a nature guide, you'll discover the secrets of nature near Le Coupet: local stories, imagination, science or creative moments, all approaches to enjoy sharing with nature.

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Bushcraft workshop

A session to discover the principles of self-sufficiency/survival in a natural environment. With the seasons in mind, build tools or instruments, a trapper's shelter, an igloo, light a fire by friction...

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Nature photography workshop

In the company of one of the finest nature photographers specializing in the Jura mountains, learn about nature photography (wildlife, forests, flowers, waterfalls, snow...) and discover what it's like to be on the lookout for lynx, ermine, eagle owls... When you return from the workshop, view and comment on your photos together, and discover some of the finest shots taken by the photographer over the past season. Magical, poetic moments.

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On the lookout... In the evening or early morning

In the company of a naturalist guide who will share his passion and knowledge with you, equipped with binoculars and spotting scopes, spend an evening on the lookout for the animals of our Jura mountains.

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Wild plant picking

Discover the plants of the Haut-Jurassie forest and pick them with an herbalist. At the end of the meeting, incorporate some of these plants into a dish that you'll make together.

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Cani-Rando

Cani-rando outing on foot - An activity where 2 of you are linked to the dog by a harness and a tether to enjoy the benefits of animal traction. Great time sharing with the dogs and the musher.

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Dogsled ride - Au Vert

Off-snow" version: in a Buggy wheeled sled, take the whole family (2 adults and 2 children under 12) to discover the forest and valley landscapes of the Jura. Great time sharing with the dogs and the musher.

Yoga session

Supervised by certified yoga teacher

Several workshops available: Kundalini Yoga, Sport and Art Yoga, Couples Yoga, Wellness Yoga

Depending on weather conditions and preferences, in one of Le Coupet's glades or in the estate's Chapelle room (heated).
Level adaptable to your group's expectations

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Yoga classes in the heart of nature

Crossfit nature workshop

In the countryside around Le Coupet... or in the multi-purpose hall at accommodation le Coupet
Supervised by an adapted physical activity teacher and sports educator specializing in muscle strengthening, trail running and cycling.
Level adaptable to the needs of your group and the functional limitations of each individual.

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Massages

Where: accommodation or in the woods, weather permitting
By certified practitioner - several massage techniques available

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Sophro balade: mind and body detox in nature

Dare to step aside and enjoy a sophrology experience in the heart of nature!

  • boost your well-being with a dynamic body-breathing practice in inspiring settings
  • experiment with different breathing walks
  • travel with your senses: contemplate, perceive, smell, touch, listen

Live in the present moment and gain serenity and vitality in harmony with the environment!

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Discover biathlon

Where: privatized at Le Coupet or in the forest 15 min from Domaine le Coupet
Laser or pellet rifle shooting + running (on foot or with snowshoes, depending on conditions) - includes equipment

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Supervised electric mountain bike outing (except in winter conditions)

A 3-hour ride between high plateaus, forests, coombs and lakes, on forest tracks and roads, equipped with powerful, comfortable electric mountain bikes. An astonishing diversity of landscapes to discover and exhilarating sensations.

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Olympics

2 to 3 hours of intense teamwork, an ideal way to get some fresh air in the beautiful countryside around Le Coupet.

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Discover also

The most beautiful lakes near Domaine le Coupet

Whether wild (Lac d'Etival, Lac d'Antre), romantic (Lac de l'Abbaye) or ideal for water sports (Lac de Vouglans, ideal for swimming, paddling, sailing or canoeing), the many lakes close to the Domaine du Coupet will delight all those who appreciate wild landscapes and water sports!

Where to swim in summer 

  • Lac naturel sauvage d'Etival - unsupervised - 10 min from Le Coupet
  • Outdoor swimming pool at Le Duchet, Prénovel - 15 min from Le Coupet
  • Vouglans lake
    • Mercantine beach - supervised - 20 min from Le Coupet
    • Surchauffant beach - supervised - 25 min from Le Coupet
    • Anse de la Refraiche - wild and unsupervised - 20 min from Le Coupet (route forestière de la Refraiche on GPS)
  • Lac de Clairvaux beach (PAVILLON BLEU: guaranteeing environmental excellence) - supervised - 25 min from Le Coupet
  • Lac naturel de l'Abbaye à Grande Rivière - unsupervised - 25 min from Le Coupet
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Walks and hikes

Our Le Coupet estate is located at the crossroads of several remarkable hiking trails.

Our recommendations for walks starting from Le Coupet

  • 1h round trip along the little river Le Lizon and visit to the "enchanted forest" of Le Coupet: waterfalls, forest camp, works of art in nature. Poetic and superb scenery
  • walk along the Imp Trail, a storytelling trail designed for toddlers (booklet available at reception)
  • 2-hour round-trip hike to the summit of Mont Pelan, overlooking the commune of Les Crozets. Beautiful panoramic view of the mountains and forest, the Coupet ski area, the high Jura mountain range and Mont Blanc on a clear day (snowshoe trail marked out in winter).
  • 3-hour return hike to Etang de la Penne
  • 4h+ hike to Les Piards and the Prénovel forest
  • 4h+ hike to Etival lakes (superb belvedere, small beach)
  • 4h+ hike to Lake Antre and the famous Antre rock

More generally, with 5,000 km of waymarked trails, the Haut-Jura offers a wide range of itineraries in an unspoilt and diverse natural environment.

More hiking ideas :

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Via Ferrata, canyoning, accrobranche and adventure courses

Via Ferrata du regardoir: accessible to children from 1 m 10, it offers an incredible view of Lac de Vouglans.
For further information:
http://www.viaferrata-fr.net/via-ferrata-172-Le-regardoir-Lac-de-Vouglans-Moirans-en-Montagne-Jura.html

Canyoning: The Jura is a region rich in waterfalls, caves, gorges and other features that delight canyoning enthusiasts.
http://canyoning-saint-claude-jura.com/

Accrobranche and adventure courses: numerous acrobatic courses
Find out more:
http://www.jura-tourism.com/A-voir-A-faire/Vivre-le-Jura/Loisirs-et-sports-de-nature/Accrobranche-et-parcours-aventure

Fishing

Whatever your age or technical level, our Jura region has plenty of surprises in store for you.
All the information you need to enjoy fishing in the region is available from the link below.

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