Crêt d'Eau and Crêt de la Goutte
Discover the 360° panoramic view of the Alps and the Jura from the viewpoint indicator on the Crêt de la Goutte (1,621m/5,318ft), the highest point of the Crêt d'Eau massif.
Pedestrian access to the crêt de la Goutte from the Menthières station or the Charnaz parking lot.
Loop hikes of 4 hours and 8km are possible.
Rankings & Labels
- Nature Reserve
Location details
– 15 km from Bellegarde town center (TGV – TER train station) – Access via A40 freeway: exits 9 or 10 – In the Haute Chaîne du Jura nature reserve, within the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Jura.
1 km after entering Menthières, turn right onto the Grand Crêt d’Eau forest road. Follow it for 1.5 km, then turn left onto another road. Leave your car at the end of the paved section.
- Close to thermal establishment
- Mountain location
- Isolated
- Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Visit
Services for individual visits
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Services for group visits
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
| Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Subject to favorable weather
Prices
Be sure to comply with nature reserve regulations.
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