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 snowshoe trail marked in purple. The route skirts the summit of Monthoisey, crosses the Combe à Fournier and joins the Anémones green trail.
(2) At this junction, fork left to join the hiking trail marked in yellow (PR). You are now entering the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. The path climbs steadily towards the Grand Crêt (1702 m), already offering fine views of the ridges.
(3) Shortly after ‘Sous le Crêt’, the GR® (red and white) from Lélex joins the route. Continue north to the summit of Crêt de la Neige, the highest point in the Jura Massif.
(4) Return by the same route.
Itinerary details
Description
The Crêt de la Neige, the highest peak in the Jura, invites you to take a snowshoeing break through some spectacular scenery. Along the way, you'll be treated to one panoramic view after another: Mont-Blanc, the Swiss Alps, the Lake Geneva region, nearby Geneva, the Salève, the Écluse gorge and the Hautes-Combes du Jura… a grandiose setting that rewards your efforts.
But this adventure has to be earned. You’re in the mountains, in an environment where conditions can change rapidly. Good preparation is essential, as is sufficient knowledge of the environment if you leave the most popular routes.
The route crosses the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. Here, nature is precious: stay on the marked paths, respect the tranquillity of the area and the regulations. Between 15 December and 30 June, access to certain areas where wildlife is at peace is prohibited. For your own safety and that of the environment, find out more before you go.
But this adventure has to be earned. You’re in the mountains, in an environment where conditions can change rapidly. Good preparation is essential, as is sufficient knowledge of the environment if you leave the most popular routes.
The route crosses the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. Here, nature is precious: stay on the marked paths, respect the tranquillity of the area and the regulations. Between 15 December and 30 June, access to certain areas where wildlife is at peace is prohibited. For your own safety and that of the environment, find out more before you go.