Embark on a wonderful adventure! Let's set off for a few days' roaming on the roof of the Jura, between Mijoux and Confort, with the aim of savoring every moment.
The love affair between you and the Haute Chaîne Jura begins at the art trail in Mijoux, and continues with the Grand Mont-Rond, Colomby de Gex Col de Crozet and Refuge de la Loge for your first night.
It takes shape with the Crêt de la Neige, the Reculet, the whole of the Roche Franche area, and the Refuge du Gralet to lull you to sleep and keep you dreaming!
And the Replats forest, with its abundant, luxuriant flora, will keep you coming back for more.
In short, you've got it. The Haute Chaîne du Jura, love it or love it!
The trail is located in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, so please respect the regulations specific to this area,
consultable via this link https://www.rnn-hautechainedujura.fr/reglementation/interdits-en-rnn/ among these rules: dogs forbidden, even on a leash! And bivouacs in tents are also forbidden.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step: Day 1: ascentDistance: 13 kmDifference in altitude: 1083 D+ / 627 D- Itinerary: departure from Mijoux and its charming frescoesItinerary: follow the banc and red markings of the GR 9 as it climbs towards the Col de la Faucille. Turn right at the summer toboggan tracks. Follow Grand Mont Rond, then Colomby de Gex. Descend to Col de Crozet and the Catheline gondola. Arrive at refuge de la Loge.Overnight stay: refuge de la loge (overnight stay must be booked in advance). Day 2: Above the worldDistance: 10.9 kmDifference in altitude: 624 D+ / 638 D- Itinerary: from the refuge de la Loge, follow the signs for "sous le crêt" for a good hour and a half to reach the highest point in the Jura massif: Crêt de la Neige 1720m. This beautiful aerial trail then leads to the summit of Le Reculet (1719m) and briefly over various crests. For the more adventurous (weather permitting), there is an alternative route. A path leads to the Grotte Marie du Jura. The path then goes deeper into the undergrowth, before arriving at the Refuge du Gralet.Overnight stay: refuge du Gralet (overnight stay must be booked in advance).Day 3: the descentDistance: 14.3 kmDifference in altitude: 320 D+ / 1198 D- IItinerary: from the refuge, head towards La Poutouille. The first part of the day is spent in the woods. Follow the GR9 up to the 6th kilometer. Begin the descent to Menthières (several routes possible.) At this point, continue for 2 km on the road (pass to the right of the ski lifts) to "Sous les Moraines". Take the direction of Confort, and a small path over the Charmy ridges leads down to the village of Confort.Transport: To return to Mijoux or to take the train to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine: Take bus line 153.
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).Possibility of using the ski lifts at La Faucille and Lélex, during the summer period (July-August).
Itinerary
In detail
- Distance: 37.3 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Elevation gain : 1435 m
- Negative elevation gain : 1888 m
- Daily duration: 745 min
- Duration of itinerary: 3 day(s)
- Type of route: ALLER_ITINERANCE
- Beaconing accuracy: GR9 and GR509 (red and white) or yellow PR.
- Tricky passage: The path below Charmy can be slippery in wet weat
- Nature of the land: Rock
- Nature of the land: Stone
- Nature of the land: Ground
- Nature of the land: Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Rates
Free access. The refuge de la Loge is a self-catering accommodation:
Breakfast: €8
Half-board (/ pers.): 45 €.
Children's half-board (2-10 years): 35 to 40 €.
Camping stoves are not allowed inside the refuge.
Possibility of pitching a tent: €5/person for use of washbasins and toilets.
Tourist tax: €0.66 / night / adult.
The Gralet hut is an unguarded hut. A 5€ ticket (cash or cheque) must be slipped into a box at the entrance to the hut.
Facilities & services
Facilities
- Bodybuilding / fitness area
- Car park
- Free car park
- Play area
- Orientation board
Services
- Restaurant
Host language(s)
- French
