Follow the Menthières snowshoe trail through snow-covered forests and clearings to an alpine chalet. Once you arrive, enjoy a superb panorama of Mont Blanc, the Alps, Lake Geneva, and the Hautes-Combes du Jura.
Itinerary details
Description
This is a round-trip route that takes you through the wild and unspoiled landscape typical of the Haute Chaîne du Jura. Follow the marked trail through the forest and then across the mountain pastures to reach the Chalet de la Poutouille, an unmanned refuge that makes for a great stopping-point in the heart of nature.
Along the way, there are many viewpoints: the Grand Crêt d’Eau dominates the landscape at the start, then gradually magnificent panoramas of Mont Blanc, the Alps, the Lake Geneva basin and nearby Geneva reveal themselves.
This peaceful trail, away from the crowds, immerses you in the sweeping scenery of the Jura ridges. The route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, a protected area where nature rules: stay on the marked trails and follow the regulations.
Please note that from December 15 to June 30, the trail crosses a wildlife quiet zone. Use of the trail is only allowed on condition that you stay strictly on the marked route and do not stray from it.
Along the way, there are many viewpoints: the Grand Crêt d’Eau dominates the landscape at the start, then gradually magnificent panoramas of Mont Blanc, the Alps, the Lake Geneva basin and nearby Geneva reveal themselves.
This peaceful trail, away from the crowds, immerses you in the sweeping scenery of the Jura ridges. The route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, a protected area where nature rules: stay on the marked trails and follow the regulations.
Please note that from December 15 to June 30, the trail crosses a wildlife quiet zone. Use of the trail is only allowed on condition that you stay strictly on the marked route and do not stray from it.