Region
Jura on horseback

Jura, Freiberger Country in the Swiss Mountains

Freiberger Country
Nature
The Jura region of France, nestled between Burgundy and Switzerland
Nature
Morbier and Comté cheeses hail from the Jura Mountains in eastern France
Nature
Both Morbier and Comté are products of the same mountainous terrain
Culture and heritage
The Jura region of France, nestled between Burgundy and Switzerland
Native horse breed
Freiberger
Riding climate
Rideable almost year-round

What defines riding in Jura?

The Jura canton sits within the rolling Jura Mountains of northwestern Switzerland, a landscape of wooded hills, open meadows, and picturesque valleys perfect for trail riding. It is the birthplace of the Freiberger, Switzerland's traditional draft and riding horse, bred for exactly this terrain. The canton hosts the Marché-Concours national des chevaux, one of Switzerland's most celebrated horse markets. A mild climate keeps riding conditions comfortable across most of the year.

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Riding climate in Jura, with this rider weather you can expect:

200Great riding days· 276 rideable days

Mostly spring to autumn.

Good riding climateHot summersCold wintersBest months: Mar–Oct
  • The hottest weeks bring some sweltering days; early or late rides stay comfortable.
  • Hard winters with frequent frost and snow limit riding for long stretches.

5-year ERA5 climate normals, via Open-Meteo

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