This trail, on a balcony overlooking the high Jura chain, is accessible to all snowshoers.
Panoramic views over the Valserine valley, including Lélex...and the upper Jura chain.
From the viewpoint at 1187 m, on the north side of the valley, discover the village of Lélex and the Valserine valley.
The panorama of the high mountain range encompasses, from north to south, the ridges between Le Colomby de Gex and the Reculet cross.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step: Start from the village center (tourist office), follow the road south, and take the route du Frenet downhill. Pass the tennis courts and cross the Fruitière bridge. Leave the road for the Chemin des Bals, and continue towards La Crosse (house). Then: don't miss the junction on the right to enter the woods on the path leading to the Truchet lookout. The return is identical to the outward journey.
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: 8.5 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Elevation gain : 380 m
- Negative elevation gain : 380 m
- Daily duration: 215 min
- Type of route: ALLER_RETOUR
- Beaconing accuracy: Marked and signposted itinerary.
- Nature of the land: Non-groomed itinerary
Opening
From 01/12 to 31/03.
Rates
Free access.
Facilities & services
Facilities
- Charging stations for electric vehicles
Services
- Pets welcome
- Coach access
