Hiking circuit : La Faucille – Les deux Montronds

Reach the crests of the Monts Jura for a spectacular panorama, accessible to most hikers. Through undergrowth and alpine pastures, this hike is accentuated by a rich and varied flora.

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Gex

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Ground, Not suitable for strollers

Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring

Pets are not allowed

From 01/04 to 30/11 daily.Subject to there being no snow.Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Description

Starting from La Faucille, the climb progresses through the undergrowth and quickly offers beautiful views over the Pays de Gex valley. The panorama reveals the view of Lake Geneva, the Alps and Mont Blanc as you gain height. The section between Petit and Grand Montrond guarantees breathtaking views of the Hautes Combes du Jura, the Creux de l'Envers forest, the Pays de Gex and the Alps. The scenery is varied, alternating between dense forests and large, open alpine pastures, such as the Crozat, following dirt or sometimes rocky trails.

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LevelMediumDuration03h00Elevation375 D- / 375 D+Distance6.7 kmAltitude Max.1596 m

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Hiking circuit : La Faucille – Les deux Montronds

Distance : 6.7 km

Altitude Max. : 1596 m

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Step 1: La Faucille Centre Station

From the La Faucille Tourist Office, follow the yellow signs to the white path that runs under the Montrond telecombi. It also passes under the toboggan track structure. A few metres further on, an intersection appears.

Step 2: Intersection in the undergrowth

Turn left to begin the ascent. The road becomes a path that slaloms through the trees, skirts the ski slopes and follows the ski lifts. Climb 419 steps to reach Petit Montrond. Along the way, you'll come across benches and viewing platforms.

Step 3: Petit Montrond

The view from Petit Montrond (1540 m) is breathtaking: a 360° panorama, with Mont Blanc, the entire Alpine arc, Geneva, the Pays de Gex plain and Lake Geneva in the background. From the panoramic table, turn right around the antenna and pick up the ridge path on the other side. It alternates between ascents and descents before reaching the next crossroads.

Step 4: Crossroads of la Vie de Chaux

t the Vie de Chaux crossroads, take the GR (red and white) towards Grand Montrond. After a short climb, a descent leads to a mountain pasture and a cistern. Go around it to the left, then start the final climb to the highest point.

Step 5: Grand Montrond

The view from Grand Montrond (1596 m) is just as spectacular. Enjoy the view, then retrace your steps to the Vie de Chaux crossroads. From here, turn left on the GR and descend along the pasture. The path enters an undergrowth and reaches the Gélinottes ski lift.

Step 6: Grand Montrond

The trail passes under the ski lift, crosses a white road, then enters the woods to the right of the tunnel of the Gélinotte ski run. The descent through the forest continues for around 1 km, until you reach the Maréchaude forest road.

Step 7: La Gélinotte

Step 8: Intersection of Route de la Maréchaude

Follow this road to the right, heading back towards the resort. It passes close to the giant zip-line, then skirts the Faucille shops to return to the starting point.

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