With snowshoes on your feet, set off to conquer the Crêt de la Neige, the roof of the Jura at an altitude of 1,720 m. A wild and panoramic adventure, with grandiose views of the Alps, Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva and the Valserine valley.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
(1) From the Télécombi des Bergers arrival station, follow the purple-marked snowshoe trail. The route runs along the summit of Monthoisey, crosses the Combe à Fournier and joins the green Anémones trail.
(2) At this junction, turn left onto the yellow-marked hiking trail (PR). You are now entering the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. The trail climbs gradually towards Grand Crêt (1,702 m), offering beautiful views of the ridges.
(3) Shortly after the place called ‘Sous le Crêt’, the GR® (red and white) coming from Lélex joins the route. Continue northwards to the summit of Crêt de la Neige, the highest point in the Jura mountains.
(4) Return via the same route.
Itinerary details
Description
The Crêt de la Neige, the highest peak in the Jura, invites you to enjoy a snowshoe hike in the heart of spectacular landscapes. Along the way, you will be treated to a succession of panoramic views: Mont Blanc, the Swiss Alps, the Lake Geneva basin, nearby Geneva, Salève, the Écluse gorge and the Hautes-Combes du Jura… a magnificent setting that rewards your efforts.
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:
The trail crosses a quiet zone, closed from 15 December to 30 June; a tolerance is allowed: you must stay on the marked trail and not leave it.
Dogs are not permitted, even on a lead.
Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
This snowshoe hike uses the Fierney cable car and Bergers combined lift; please ensure that they are open.
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:
The trail crosses a quiet zone, closed from 15 December to 30 June; a tolerance is allowed: you must stay on the marked trail and not leave it.
Dogs are not permitted, even on a lead.
Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
This snowshoe hike uses the Fierney cable car and Bergers combined lift; please ensure that they are open.