There has been a wood-working industry for centuries in Moirans-en-Montagne. The small Jura town has gained particular renown as the capital of wooden toys and is home to a museum that showcases this speciality, featuring 16,000 objects from all over the world. The town is also known by some Tour riders, specifically those who raced the 2016 edition, when it hosted the start of a FrancoSwiss stage that ended with Peter Sagan taking victory in Berne.

  • Stage town for the 2 nd time
  • Municipality in Jura (39)
  • Population: 2,200 (Moirantins and Moirantines), 260,000 in Jura

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