Rules for visiting Espace Alpin Bellefontaine
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park; Natura 2000 SAC FR4301309 «Tourbières et lacs de Chapelle-des-Bois et de Bellefontaine-les-Mortes»; APPB «Forêts d'altitude du Haut-Jura» (arrêté préfectoral du…, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: bourgogne-franche-comte.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- ProhibitedIn the high-altitude forests of the Haut-Jura APPB (the map includes Bellefontaine and the Risoux), bivouacking in any form is prohibited from 15/12 to 30/06, unless specifically authorised.Source: bourgogne-franche-comte.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsMotorhome area on the Route de la Chaux Mourant (Les Replats), below the village and close to the slopes. It is open all year and has parking next to the service area, water and grey-water disposal. Cash payment only.Source: jura-tourism.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsIn the high-altitude forests of the APPB, walking or strolling in any form outside the routes authorised in annex 5 of the arrêté is prohibited from 15/12 to 30/06. Maps of those routes can be downloaded using the QR code in the leaflet.Source: bourgogne-franche-comte.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedThe listing for the Espace Alpin de Bellefontaine resort states «Animaux non admis».Source: jura-tourism.com
- ProhibitedIn the high-altitude forests of the Haut-Jura APPB, dogs are prohibited from 15/12 to 30/06, even on a leash, unless specifically authorised.Source: bourgogne-franche-comte.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedFlying drones over the high-altitude forests protected by the Haut-Jura APPB is prohibited all year round.Source: bourgogne-franche-comte.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsThe resort has sledging areas and play areas for the little ones, next to the beginners' area.Source: jura-tourism.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedIn the high-altitude forests of the APPB, from 15/12 to 30/06 it is prohibited to search for, stalk, lie in wait for or chase animals in order to photograph them or record sound, unless specifically authorised.Source: bourgogne-franche-comte.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Espace Alpin Bellefontaine?
- Prohibited. In the high-altitude forests of the Haut-Jura APPB (the map includes Bellefontaine and the Risoux), bivouacking in any form is prohibited from 15/12 to 30/06, unless specifically authorised.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Espace Alpin Bellefontaine?
- With conditions. Motorhome area on the Route de la Chaux Mourant (Les Replats), below the village and close to the slopes. It is open all year and has parking next to the service area, water and grey-water disposal. Cash payment only.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Espace Alpin Bellefontaine?
- With conditions. In the high-altitude forests of the APPB, walking or strolling in any form outside the routes authorised in annex 5 of the arrêté is prohibited from 15/12 to 30/06. Maps of those routes can be downloaded using the QR code in the leaflet.
- Can you bring a dog to Espace Alpin Bellefontaine?
- Prohibited. The listing for the Espace Alpin de Bellefontaine resort states «Animaux non admis». Prohibited. In the high-altitude forests of the Haut-Jura APPB, dogs are prohibited from 15/12 to 30/06, even on a leash, unless specifically authorised.
- Can you fly a drone at Espace Alpin Bellefontaine?
- Prohibited. Flying drones over the high-altitude forests protected by the Haut-Jura APPB is prohibited all year round.
- Where can you go sledging at Espace Alpin Bellefontaine?
- With conditions. The resort has sledging areas and play areas for the little ones, next to the beginners' area.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.