# What to do around Lamoura in summer: 7 simple ways to enjoy the Haut-Jura - language: en - canonical_url: https://canyoning-jura.com/en/blog/what-to-do-around-lamoura-in-summer - last_updated: 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z - truncated: false - content_char_count: 5206 ## Quick answers - What: Lake Lamoura, forests, Hautes Combes, cooler summer stops and one outdoor highlight: a clear plan for a day or short stay around Lamoura. - For whom: For people planning a canyoning or via ferrata trip in Jura. - Price: Not specified. - Duration: Not specified. - Safety: Not specified. - Location: Jura and Doubs (France). - Booking: Contact and booking: https://canyoning-jura.com/en/contact ## Key facts - Price: Not specified. - Duration: Not specified. - Level: Not specified. - Region: Jura and Doubs (France). - Published at: 2026-07-13 - Categories: lamoura, jura nature - Tags: lamoura, haut-jura, summer, lake, nature ## Q&A - No Q&A available. ## Full content # What to do around Lamoura in summer Lamoura is a very good base if you want a cooler, clearer and less scattered side of the Haut-Jura. The right instinct is not to drive from one spot to another, but to keep the day in two parts: **one simple nature block**, then **one real highlight** depending on the group's energy. ## Quick answer - simplest format: **Lake Lamoura + forest or ridge section + long break** - with children: **only one real walking block** on top of the lake stop - in hot weather: **keep exposed sections early**, then move toward shade and elevation - for a more active stay: **add a half-day of canyoning or via ferrata** ## Why does Lamoura work so well in summer? Lamoura lets you enjoy the Haut-Jura without building a complicated day. You quickly get plateau scenery, wooded sectors, an easy lake stop, and several atmospheres that still fit together on the same day. It is also a practical base for mixed groups. Some people mainly want fresh air, a bit of walking and a calmer rhythm. Others want one proper sport block. Around Lamoura, those expectations can fit together without rebuilding the whole plan. ## Should you start with the lake or with a walk? The simplest choice is usually to start with whatever will feel most exposed later. If you have a more sustained walk planned, go early and keep **Lake Lamoura** for the middle or end of the day. If you are travelling as a family or aiming for a more relaxed format, the lake can instead become your easiest first block. The real criterion is not only the weather. It is also the group's energy. A successful day around Lamoura often starts gently, then keeps just one more active moment. ![Cool summer atmosphere around Haut-Jura lakes and forests](https://canyoning-jura.com/images/canyons/langouette/langouette-rainbow-scaled.jpg.avif) *Around Lamoura, elevation and water usually make summer days easier than in lower areas.* ## Which nature highlight should you keep if you only have one day? The best option is to choose one main atmosphere only. ### Lake Lamoura if you want the easiest day format **Lake Lamoura** works very well to set the pace. It is useful with children, for a calmer day, or if you arrive late and still want an attractive setting without heavy planning. ### Forest sectors and the Hautes Combes if you want air and open space If you want to walk more, the forest sectors and the **Hautes Combes** immediately give you a different feel of the Haut-Jura. You keep the elevation, a real sense of space, and an effort level that can still stay reasonable if you avoid overlong loops in the hottest hours. ### Crêt Pela if your group wants a real sporty block **Crêt Pela** only makes sense if the group clearly wants more walking. It is not the right extra on a day that is already full. But on a more active format, it is a good way to give the stay more relief. ## How do you keep a good rhythm in hot weather? Around Lamoura, the best summer day is often the simplest one: an early start, one main block before the hottest part of the day, then a long break before resuming with something shorter. Avoid putting a long exposed walk or several scattered drives between noon and 4 pm. In the Haut-Jura, you usually enjoy the stay more when you use elevation intelligently instead of trying to fit in everything. ## Should you keep it relaxed or add a real activity? Lamoura already works very well without a guided activity. But if you want to turn a short stay into a real outdoor weekend, the clearest move is to add one more memorable half-day. Two formats work especially well: - [Guided canyoning in the Jura](https://canyoning-jura.com/en/canyoning) - [Guided via ferrata in the Jura](https://canyoning-jura.com/en/via-ferrata) Canyoning makes sense if you want cool water and a stronger summer feel. Via ferrata fits better if the group prefers height, rock and a drier effort. ![Group on a vertical activity in the Jura](https://canyoning-jura.com/images/via-ferrata/via-ferrata-fort-des-rousses-activite-jura.webp) *From Lamoura, one well-placed activity is often enough to give the whole stay a stronger shape.* ## Example of a simple day around Lamoura 1. early start for a short walk or panoramic stop 2. long break around Lake Lamoura or in the village 3. lighter second block in the forest or at a viewpoint 4. calm return instead of chasing a third major stop If you stay for two days, keep the lighter day first, then place the more athletic activity on the following morning. ## Useful links - [What to do around Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux in summer](https://canyoning-jura.com/en/what-to-do-around-saint-laurent-en-grandvaux-in-summer) - [What to do around Morez in summer](https://canyoning-jura.com/en/what-to-do-around-morez-in-summer) - [Guided canyoning in the Jura](https://canyoning-jura.com/en/canyoning) - [Guided via ferrata in the Jura](https://canyoning-jura.com/en/via-ferrata) ## Bottom line Around Lamoura, the best summer day is not the busiest one. Keep **a cool setting**, **one real highlight**, and **very little unnecessary driving**. That is what lets you enjoy the Haut-Jura without turning the outing into a rush.