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The Jura has been famous for smoked meats since Roman times. The local products to look out for are sausages and hams, trout from the Doubs, and snails. Both the Vosges and the Jura have fine local cheeses and wines – Alsace is well known for its white wines, and the yellow wine of the Jura is particularly unusual.

Not every village has a shop, so a little forward planning of food purchases is required in some places, and you may have to carry food for a day or two. Be aware that many shops close for an extended lunchtime, which can cause considerable delay, but many, particularly bakeries, are open early in the morning. When buying meals there is a wide choice, from village bars to restaurants. A set meal, usually of local produce, can be bought at one of the many fermes-auberges to be found in the Vosges.

A ferme-auberge in the Vosges

What to take

Although the route does not involve any scrambling or climbing, some sections are rough and exposed, so good footwear and waterproofs are essential, and a hat and sunscreen are wise precautions. The basic walking tools of maps and compass, first aid kit, torch and water bottle are necessities.