Mont Mourex is a popular spot for family outings.
During your walk, you'll progress under forest cover before reaching the open part of the Mont, which offers magnificent 360° views.
At the summit of Mont-Mourex, the ground features a stone circle 145m in circumference and 47m in diameter.
The site is said to have once been a place dedicated to the worship of the sun.
The monolith at its center was recently brought back to life.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step: From the Mont parking lot, follow the signs for Vesancy on a wide, downhill path. At "Bois sous Roche", turn right. A short climb leads to the "Carrefour des Chasseurs". Turn right towards Mont-Mourex. After a gate, fork left to reach the Mont, marked by an upright monolith. Follow the ground track in the alpine pasture to reach an orientation table, then descend to the starting parking lot.
More information:
Before setting off:- Find out about general and local weather conditions, making sure there's no precipitation.- Find out about the approach to the route, its height, how long it will take to reach the summit and any possible escapes (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).- Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, refuges and gîtes.- Inform someone close to you of your objective, and contact them again in the event of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with telephone numbers for each, vehicle(s), parking, etc.- Avoid setting off alone, and use equipment that is suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition: headlamp, complete first-aid kit, survival blanket, etc.In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).
Itinerary
In detail
- Distance: 4.7 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Elevation gain : 115 m
- Negative elevation gain : 111 m
- Daily duration: 90 min
- Type of route: BOUCLE
- Beaconing accuracy: Follow the yellow PR signs
- Nature of the land: Stone
- Nature of the land: Ground
- Nature of the land: Grit
- Nature of the land: Not suitable for strollers
Opening
All year round.
Rates
Free access.
Facilities & services
Facilities
- Car park
Services
- Pets welcome
Host language(s)
- French
