Boutique motorcycle tour · 2 days · max. 5 riders per guide
Jura
From the Doubs
up to the Chasseral
Two days of guided motorcycle touring through the Swiss and French Jura, with curves, culture and cuisine. We ride as a small group, take our time in the region and ride with you ourselves.
Duration
2 days / 1 night
Group
max. 5 riders per guide
Meals
Full board
Distance
ca. 460 km ab Langenthal
Difficulty
Moderate
CHF 750 per rider
CHF 990 with a pillion
Scenes from the tour
6 photos · Click to enlarge
The Jura starts almost on our doorstep, yet feels a world away.
The Swiss and French Jura is a region full of character: long sweeping ridges, quiet forests, rocky gorges and open upland pastures, on roads far from the heavy traffic. Our route runs from Langenthal via St-Ursanne along the Doubs into the French Jura. On the second day we climb the Chasseral and ride down to Grenchen.
With us, you ride relaxed. Route, hotel, food and timing are our job. You focus on the rhythm of the road and the feeling of freedom in the saddle.
Who this tour is for
- Couples on one bike with a pillion, or on two bikes
- Solo travellers who don’t want to share a room, but don’t want to ride alone either
- Riders who love the ride, expect good hotels and food, and want bends, not a race for kilometres
- Anyone trying a guided tour for the first time, two days rather than nine
Die Highlights
440 m
St-Ursanne
Three town gates, a stone bridge from 1728 and streets straight out of the Middle Ages.
4★
L’Étang du Moulin
Our hotel by a pond in the French Jura, with a three-course dinner.
1’606 m
Chasseral
The highest point of the Bernese Jura, with views to Mont Blanc on a clear day.
In between, we follow the Doubs, between limestone cliffs and dense forest.
Day by day
Click a day for details
We start in Langenthal and after a short ride we’re in the heart of the Jura. The first highlight is St-Ursanne: the little medieval town on the Doubs seems to belong to another age and sets the scene for our first break. Then we follow the Doubs, where the road winds between limestone cliffs and dense forest.
Overnight: 4★ Hotel L’Étang du Moulin in Bonnétage, right by a pond in the French Jura. Over a three-course dinner we look back on the day together, at our ease.
We leave the valleys and sweep up to the Chasseral, at 1,606 metres the highest point of the Bernese Jura. In good weather the view stretches across the Three Lakes region to the Alps. No rush, no chasing, right to the last kilometre. Then scenic roads take us down to Grenchen.
End of the tour: in Grenchen (canton of Solothurn). From there, everyone rides home under their own steam.
A riding day with us
Times are approximate. Each day follows the stage, the weather and the group.
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel.
9.00 am
At the bikes. Luggage on, a short briefing on the stage. We ride off at 9.15 am.
around 10.30 am
Coffee stop. Somewhere worth it: a viewpoint, a village, the top of a pass, a sight.
around noon
Lunch. Regional food, included. Time to talk, not just to eat.
Afternoon
The second half, at the same rhythm. Bends and, depending on the stage, a stop somewhere with a story. We tell you what lies behind it. Photos wherever the view is worth it. Just before the hotel we fill up together, fuel included, so we can head straight off in the morning.
around 5.00 pm
Arrival at the hotel. Park the bike, shower, time to yourself until dinner.
7.00 pm
Dinner, everyone at one table. We talk about the day and about tomorrow. Food and water are included; other drinks are on you.
The first and last days are different: we start at the meeting point and finish at the end point. You’ll find both in the questions below.
Is it right for your riding?
Not sure? Tell us briefly how long and how much you ride, when you last rode, your longest day in the saddle and what makes you unsure. We’ll give you an honest view of whether the tour suits you.
Relaxed
Beginners
Easy
Some experience
Moderate
Regular riders
Challenging
Experienced riders
Very challenging
Very experienced riders
Relaxed
For beginners, returning riders and those who like to take it easy. Pulling away, shifting, braking and riding normal bends safely is enough. Wide roads with good visibility, hardly any hairpins, a calm rhythm.
Easy
For riders with some routine. Riding bends cleanly and feeling relaxed in a group. More bends and the first hairpins, stress-free overall.
Moderate
For regular riders. Confident cornering including hairpins, good vision and braking control. Winding, with climbs and some narrower sections.
Challenging
For experienced riders. Taking hairpins uphill and downhill precisely, with smooth throttle and brake control. Many tight hairpins, narrower roads, long riding days.
Very challenging
For very experienced riders looking for a challenge. Technically confident even on tight, steep sections and in changing conditions. A very high density of hairpins, demanding days, little time to recover.
What to bring
Motorcycle and documents
- A motorcycle fit for touring, with servicing up to date
- Tyres with enough tread for the whole tour
- ID card or passport
- Valid driving licence. A learner’s licence is not valid in France.
- Vehicle registration document
- Vehicle insurance with a valid Green Card
- CH sticker on the motorcycle. It is compulsory in France; the coat of arms on the number plate is not enough.
- Motor third-party liability insurance covering every country we ride through (Switzerland, France), plus accident or health insurance with cover abroad, and breakdown and repatriation cover abroad. If asked, you show proof before the tour starts.
Gear
- Full protective gear is compulsory with us: helmet, motorcycle jacket, motorcycle trousers, gloves, sturdy motorcycle boots
- Also required in France for rider and pillion: reflective stickers on the helmet, CE-marked gloves and a hi-vis vest
- Waterproofs
- First-aid kit (to DIN 13167)
- In France, headphones and in-ear buds are banned. An intercom is only allowed with speakers built into the helmet.
- In Switzerland, filtering through traffic jams is not allowed.
Not sure your gear is up to it? Message us beforehand.
What’s included
Included
- A single room for every rider, no single supplement. With a pillion it becomes a double room.
- Full board: breakfast and dinner every day, lunch on riding days
- Coffee stops on the way and water with meals
- Fuel for the whole tour
- Overnight in a 4★ hotel, hand-picked and vetted by us
- Local specialities planned along the way, including cheese from the region
- Two tour guides, MWZ/SAM certified
- Route planned by us
Not included
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Anything you order beyond the planned meals
- Travel to Langenthal and home from Grenchen
- Wear and tear and insurance for your motorcycle
- Personal travel and breakdown insurance
- Personal extras
Full board, including water with meals. The planned meals and coffee stops are paid for. Soft drinks, wine and beer, and anything else you order, go on your own bill.
For pillions
The view from the back
You see more from the back. We stop where it’s worth it: at viewpoints, for coffee, in places with a story we tell you. Culture and cuisine are half your tour. You share the double room, join every meal included in the tour price, and we know you by name, just like the riders.
What the tour costs with a pillion is shown in the price box.
On this tour
You ride the whole Jura with us: along the Doubs, to St-Ursanne and up the Chasseral. In France the same rules apply to you as to the rider: reflective stickers on the helmet, CE-marked gloves and a hi-vis vest.
Full protective gear is compulsory at the back too: helmet, motorcycle jacket, motorcycle trousers, gloves and sturdy motorcycle boots. Under 18, you ride with your parents’ consent. Children face a minimum age that varies by country.
What you’re paying for
Six points that make the difference
Comparing prices only makes sense if you compare like with like. Many operators quote the price for a double room and charge a single supplement. With us, the single room is standard. The six points below make up the rest of the difference.
Same region, different approach
Motos & Wonders
often elsewhere
Group
Max. 5 riders per guide. We know every guest, not just their motorcycle.
Larger groups, split into subgroups depending on numbers
Guide
Always us, MWZ/SAM certified
Often volunteers, paid in board and lodging
Accommodation
Chosen for location, food and hosts, hand-picked and vetted by us
Booked on availability and price
Meals and fuel
Full board incl. water with meals, fuel for the whole tour
Usually half board; lunch, drinks and fuel at your own cost
Route planning
Planned by us
Each guide rides their own route, only the hotel is shared
Experience
Sights and good food built into the plan
Riding comes first, the rest is optional
Ride with us into the Jura
Max. 5 riders per guide. The deposit secures your place. We email you the invoice for the balance; it is paid by bank transfer up to 30 days before the tour starts. If you book after that, the full amount is due straight away.
Per rider, single room
CHF 750
With a pillion, double room
CHF 990
Deposit on booking
CHF 150
Full board, fuel and water with meals are included.
Available dates
21–22 August 2027
Runs with a minimum of 3 riders
We confirm the tour will run by 22 July 2027
Frequently asked questions
Three things. First: max. 5 riders per guide, so we know every guest, not just their motorcycle. Second: the route is ours. We plan every stage ourselves and choose the hotels for their location, food and hosts. Third: the tour is always guided by us, MWZ and SAM certified. Who rides on which date is shown next to it.
Tell us briefly how long and how much you ride, when you last rode, your longest day in the saddle and what makes you unsure. We’ll give you an honest view of whether the tour suits you.
We start on Saturday 21 August at Hotel Meilenstein in Langenthal (BE), leaving at 09:00. Be there 30 minutes earlier with a full tank; from then on, fuel is on us. Everything else is in the tour info you’ll receive before the tour. The tour ends on Sunday 22 August at around 16:00 in Grenchen (SO), and everyone rides home from there.
Tourers, nakeds, sports tourers, classics, choppers and adventure bikes all work well. Superbikes are less suited, as the tour is built for enjoyment, not speed. What matters is that your motorcycle is fit for touring and your tyres will last around 500 kilometres.
The route is surfaced throughout. What we can’t promise are local conditions: a pass may be closed, roadworks may divert us, a storm may make a road impassable. In those cases we find a suitable alternative. If that means a short unsurfaced stretch, we tell you beforehand and ride it together.
Everyone carries their own luggage on their bike. We recommend a top box, side cases or bags.
With waterproofs on, we ride as normal. In extreme conditions we adjust the day’s route or take a break. Safety comes before the plan.
Yes, and very welcome. Your single room becomes a double, and your pillion gets everything you do. With a pillion the tour costs CHF 990.
Coming as two on two bikes and want to share a room? Message us and we’ll sort it out personally.
Plenty. We deliberately plan time for a stroll through St-Ursanne, the view from the Chasseral and longer lunch breaks. If you mainly want to rack up kilometres, we’re probably not for you. If you want to experience a region, we are.
Because we see the single room as part of the tour, not an extra. After 200 kilometres not everyone wants to share a room, and we don’t want to make that something to negotiate. The CHF 750 is the price for your own room.
German and English. In mixed groups we speak both.
What counts is the day your written cancellation reaches us:
Up to 60 days before the tour: handling fee of CHF 30, the rest is refunded
59 to 30 days before: the CHF 150 deposit
29 to 14 days before: 50% of the tour price
Less than 14 days before, or if you don’t turn up: 100% of the tour price
Instead of cancelling, you can name a replacement up to 7 days before the tour starts, provided they meet the requirements to take part (handling fee CHF 30). If we cancel the tour, we refund all payments in full within 14 days. We also recommend cancellation insurance.
The full terms are set out in our terms and conditions.
Still not sure it’s the tour for you?
Tell us what’s on your mind, whether it’s pace, ability, vehicle or programme. We’ll give you an honest answer, even if that answer is «better not this one».
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