What you will experience

Learn to recognise forest corridors, smears on trunks and feeding areas to gain a practical understanding of the behaviour of deer at the height of the rut, under the guidance of a guide with a passion for the subject.

Listen to the bellowing of the stag in the spruce forests of the Haut-Jura, in La Cure, a village on the Franco-Swiss border.

Climb to La Dôle (1,677 m) and, on a clear day, you can see Lake Geneva and the Alps clearly visible above the Jura hills.

Between days out in the great outdoors, enjoy the comforts of a bed and breakfast and share convivial moments with your group over a local aperitif.

Itinerary

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DAY1/ 3
- Accommodation·Guesthouse
  Where we'll be spending the night
- D+·250m
  Vertical ascent
- Distance·9km
  KM covered
We meet at 12:30 in La Cure, a village straddling the border between France and Switzerland, near Les Rousses in the Jura. After a short welcome and introduction to the holiday, we pack our bags before setting off on foot to the guest house where we'll be staying for the next two nights.

This first day marks the start of our immersion in the Jura mountains, characterised by vast spruce forests, meadows and mountain pastures.

Along the way, the guide will teach us how to read the signs of animal presence: tracks on the ground, smears on trees, forest run-off. We will set up a few photo traps in strategic places, where there seems to be regular passage. The aim is to check, without disturbing, for the presence of deer and other animals in the area.

At dusk, we go to an observation point near the accommodation to listen for the first time to the bellowing of the deer.

We then return to the guest house to share a mountain meal, in a convivial atmosphere conducive to discussing this first immersion in nature.

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The guides who will lead your adventure

Rémi

Mountain leader (AMM)

Italian

French

English

I’m Rémi, the kind of person who puts his boots where the snow crunches. As soon as the thaw sets in, I head for cooler climes: the Arctic, the Norwegian fjords, lights that dazzle the eyes. When winter returns, I come back to the heart of the Jura: I train ski patrollers, lend a hand at the resort and set up my HQ at my base camp with its yurt. There, I take you hiking, whisper my nature secrets… and treat you to meals that warm you as much as the stove does.

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What's included in the price

Included

Guiding: You will be accompanied by a qualified guide with a thorough knowledge of the Jura massif and a passion for wildlife.

Accommodation: You will spend the 2 nights in a comfortable guest house in a shared room for 3 to 5 people (bed linen and towels included).

Meals: All meals are included, from the evening meal on the first day to the picnic on the last day, and will be cooked collectively, with everyone pitching in.

Equipment for stalking: camera traps, hiking poles, spotting scopes, binoculars, educational material (tracks and clues) will be provided during the stay.

Not included

The return journey to the meeting point.

Picnic lunch on Day 1.

Any personal expenses.

What level to expect?

Level 2

Participants must be at least 18 years old

WHO IS IT FOR?

You want an immersive experience listening to the stag's roar in the Jura, with time for observation and more natural conditions.

This is the right level for you if:

You can walk 4 hours a day on average on trails and through forest, with about 200m of ascent (up to 600m on the day at La Dôle)
You're comfortable staying discreet and quiet during listening sessions and while setting up/retrieving camera traps
You're comfortable with irregular timings (evening listening session, very early start on the last day)
You're comfortable with changeable conditions (cold, damp)
You're comfortable with basic comforts, 2 nights in a guest house with shared communal cooking

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Getting there

Start · 12h30

The cure

End · 15h30

The cure

Transport

By train

Do you want to avoid traffic jams and travel in peace? The train is your ally. You can reach La Cure, our meeting point, or its alternative station:

Departure station > La Cure (recommended arrival station)
Departure station > Vallorbe (alternative TGV station, then a 1-hour drive to La Cure)

From these stations, we can organise a carpool with the other participants or recommend a taxi to La Cure.

By car

Prefer the freedom of a road trip? You can drive straight to La Cure, the meeting point for the expedition. There is a car park on site where you can leave your vehicle for the duration of your stay.

Do consider carpooling: a WhatsApp group will be set up 10 days before departure so you can organise this with the other participants.

How to register

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Step 1

Choose your departure date and number of participants

2

Step 2

Book online by paying a deposit or the full amount directly. It is also possible to book by telephone by calling +32 460 25 61 85 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).

If the minimum number of participants is reached, departure is confirmed!
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will give you a full refund.

Departure is confirmed 15 days in advance for adventures lasting more than 4 days. Departure is confirmed 7 days prior for adventures lasting less than 4 days.

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Step 3

In the case of a deposit, the remaining amount will be debited from your account before departure.

Your reviews

The opinions of our participants who have placed their trust in us

4.8/ 5 · based on 32 reviews in this category

Caroline B.

Expérience incroyable, Romain est un passionné et sa passion est contagieuse !

Will K.

Une aventure épique. Romaine, notre guide, était une véritable source d'inspiration. Il est important de noter que le voyage s'est déroulé en français ; il est donc essentiel d'avoir une bonne compréhension de la langue ou de pouvoir compter sur un ami capable de traduire.

Angélique T.

Une magnifique expérience au cœur des Vosges ! 🥾🦌🌲 Un week-end hors du temps, entre randonnée, nature, superbes paysages et moments de partage. Une aventure parfaitement organisée qui m’a permis de découvrir la région autrement et de vivre pleinement l’expérience du brame du cerf et de la randonnée. Un grand merci à Samuel, notre accompagnateur de montagne, pour ses connaissances très approfondies de la faune et la flore, et sa bienveillance. Toujours attentif au groupe, passionné et à l’écoute, il a su nous accompagner, nous conseiller et partager ses connaissances tout au long du week-end. On se sent vraiment en confiance avec lui, et sa bonne humeur contribue largement à l’ambiance du groupe. J’ai également beaucoup aimé l’expérience du refuge, niché en pleine forêt 🌲. Un endroit simple et authentique, avec un accueil très chaleureux de la part du président du club de randonneurs des Vosges, vraiment sympathique. Et quel plaisir de préparer le repas et cuisiner tous ensemble au refuge ! Un moment convivial qui fait pleinement partie de l’aventure et qui crée encore davantage de liens au sein du groupe. 🍲 Une expérience humaine et sportive comme je les aime, avec de très beaux souvenirs à la clé. Je repars ravie… et avec l’envie de repartir pour une prochaine aventure avec Wildhartt ! 🤍🌿 Merci Samuel pour ce superbe week-end ! 🙏🏼

PHILIPPON É.

Nous avons vécu 3 jours au top avec le guide Romain qui a tout mis en œuvre pour nous transmettre son amour du Vercors. Nous avons suivi la piste des loups en apprenant sans cesse sur la nature (faune,flore et paysages). Un grand merci à Romain.

Nathalie G.

Journée au top

Frequently asked questions

Will we see any deer?

The aim of this expedition is not to see deer. We will be in an area where you can see many tracks, where you can try to track them, put yourself in their place, understand their environment and their behaviour. It's possible to see them if you're lucky and if you're discreet, but we're not going to try to meet them on purpose. We hope to be able to hear them, which is more frequent, but for obvious reasons of disturbance we will keep our distance if possible.

How comfortable is the accommodation?

You'll spend two nights in a comfortable guest house, in shared rooms for 3 to 5 people (bed linen and towels included). There are also bathrooms with hot showers to warm you up after a day in the great outdoors.

What about meals on site?

On site, we prepare meals as a group, with everyone pitching in: the kitchen is well-stocked, and the shopping will be done in advance by your guide.

Are instalment payment options available?

Yes, that's right! At checkout, you can choose the Alma option to pay for your booking in 2x, 3x or 4x. All you have to do is select Alma at checkout and follow the instructions. It's simple, fast and secure.

Can I privatise this expedition for my group?

Yes, all our expeditions can be privatised for a group already formed, on the dates of your choice.

To make your request, go to the expedition that interests you and click on "Privatise the expedition". We'll take care of the rest!

What kind of people usually join Wildhartt expeditions ?

You don’t need to be a top athlete or adventure expert to feel at home. Most Wildhartt participants are between 25 and 60 years old, with a balanced mix of women and men.

Many join solo or in small groups of two or three. They often live in cities and are looking for a meaningful break — some time to reconnect with nature, slow down, and enjoy something real.

They usually have a regular movement practice (hiking, running, yoga...), but not with a competitive mindset. They’re in good shape, but don’t necessarily have technical skills. What brings them together is a shared desire to disconnect, observe, learn, and experience nature in a more grounded, accessible way.

If that speaks to you, you'll feel right at home. The group spirit is kind and open, and the pace adapts to everyone.

What happens if the weather is bad?

At Wildhartt, nature is our playground, rain or shine. Rain, snow or wind: our guides adapt the itinerary, activities and accommodation to guarantee you the best possible experience.
Unless safety is at stake (storm, avalanche, flood...).

In this exceptional case, we can cancel an expedition, at least one week before departure.
If this happens:
→ You can postpone your adventure at no cost,
→ Or receive a full refund.

What does the price of a Wildhartt adventure include?

At Wildhartt, transparency is essential. The price of your expedition reflects a clear breakdown of costs:

30% for our guides, the mainstays of every adventure.
35% for accommodation and meals, essential for your comfort.
10% for equipment and transport, to guarantee safety and fluidity.
24% for organisation and logistics, from first contact to the end of the expedition.
1% for the rewilding of Europe, a concrete commitment to give back to nature what it gives us.

Our priority: to offer you a quality experience, with complete clarity.

Do you have any questions? Contact us.

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