Mairie déléguée de Cuttura

Mairie déléguée de Cuttura is the delegated town hall of the former commune of Cuttura, now part of Coteaux du Lizon — a small municipality in the Jura department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of eastern France. Set in the heart of the Petite Montagne area, right at the edge of the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park, it sits among rolling hills and the deep valley carved by the Lizon river. It's a destination for travelers drawn to quiet mountain scenery and genuine contact with Jura's landscape, away from the region's busier tourist hubs.

How did the delegated commune of Cuttura come about?

On 1 January 2017, the former commune of Cuttura merged with neighboring Saint-Lupicin to form a new administrative unit, Coteaux du Lizon. Cuttura kept its status as a delegated commune, retaining its own mairie déléguée, which still handles local administrative matters for residents of the former village. Before the merger, Cuttura had roughly 340 inhabitants spread across 6 km², a typical small rural community set in the mountainous Jura terrain.

Where is Cuttura located and how do you get there?

Coteaux du Lizon lies about 11 km northwest of Saint-Claude, the main town of Haut-Jura. The commune's territory reaches altitudes above 900 m, cut through by the narrow but deep Lizon valley and ringed by the summits of the upper Jura massif. Its proximity to Saint-Claude and the surrounding road network make it a convenient base for exploring the wider Jura massif, in both summer and winter.

What is there to see around Cuttura?

The area's standout natural feature is the Lac de Cuttura, a small glacial lake framed by lush forest, well suited to a quiet walk or a moment of contemplation by the water. A walking route linking the lakes of Cuttura and Ravilloles continues on to the Belvédère de la Scia, a viewpoint overlooking the Bienne valley and one of the more striking panoramas in this part of the Jura. Visitors interested in local heritage can also follow the sentier des savoir-faire, a three-kilometer walking path between Ravilloles and Cuttura featuring playful art installations that offer an original take on the region's traditional crafts.

What kind of landscape and nature surround Cuttura?

Cuttura falls within the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park, which covers mountain terrain ranging from 700 to 1720 m in altitude. The landscape here is one of rolling hills, coniferous forest, and pastures typical of the Jura's Petite Montagne — a region also known for producing comté cheese, a signature product of Franche-Comté's culinary tradition. It's an area built for hiking, cycling, and slow-paced rural tourism, with an emphasis on calm and close contact with nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mairie déléguée in Cuttura? It's the office of the delegated commune — the former independent town hall of Cuttura, which continues to serve residents of this part of Coteaux du Lizon on local matters following the 2017 administrative merger.

What natural attractions are closest to Cuttura? The nearest is the Lac de Cuttura, a small glacial lake, along with the trail leading to the Belvédère de la Scia viewpoint overlooking the Bienne valley.

Is Cuttura a good base for exploring the Jura? Yes — its proximity to Saint-Claude (about 11 km away) and its location within the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park make it a convenient base for visiting the mountainous part of the Jura department.

What was the commune of Cuttura like before the merger? Before merging in 2017, Cuttura was a small, independent commune of around 340 residents across 6 km², typical of the rural settlements found in the Petite Montagne area.