Itinerary details
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Description
The route runs through the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and partly through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve: a protected and preserved area to be explored with respect.
Please note – Protected area
Part of the route crosses the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations:
Dogs are not allowed, even on a leash.
Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
The Fierney gondola lift is operational and can be used during the scheduled periods, saving you a good hour and a half of climbing.
Your itinerary
Step 1: Fierney car park
Start from the Fierney gondola parking lot and take the road leading to the gondola. Pass under the gondola and join the Route de la Thène.
Step 2: Pedestrian footbridge
The trail starts with a footbridge on the left and climbs rapidly, gaining several meters of elevation towards the upper station of the Fierney cable car. The trail crosses the Col de Crozet forest road for the first time before entering the Nature Reserve. There are two more crossings with this road/trail before reaching the upper station of the cable car.
Step 3: Le Fierney
When you reach the mountain pastures, go around the upper station on the left, gaining altitude, then climb up along the Bergers gondola lift, gaining a few more meters of elevation. The path follows a contour line. At an intersection, head towards Montoiseau.
Step 4: Montoiseau
Once you reach the summit of Montoiseau (1,599 m), turn left and cross the Fournier valley to go around Montoisey. Enter the Nature Reserve and continue towards Grand Crêt (1,702 m). Pass this point to reach the “Sous le Crêt” intersection.
Step 5: Sous le Crêt
From the “Sous le Crêt” intersection, continue straight on to Crêt de la Neige (1,720 m).
Step 6: Crêt de La Neige
Return via the same route.