Leaving from Lélex, this loop route combines the main GTJ route with a variant via Mijoux and the Col de la Faucille.
Itinerary details
Description
The crossing of the Hautes-Combes jurassiennes, the Valserine valley and the crests of the Haute Chaine du Jura promise breathtaking scenery. On one side, the view is of the peaks, on the other, of Lake Geneva and the Alps. In the heart of the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura and part of the Réserve naturelle nationale de la Haute Chaîne, the hike takes place in a protected natural area.
Day 1: Lélex -> Mijoux via the Haute Chaîne du Jura,
You follow the trail through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Reserve.
Approx. 6h10, 16.8 km, (D+985m / D-892)
From Lélex, take the GR (red and white) at la veille chapelle, climb towards le Ratou, le refuge de la Loge, col de Crozet, Colomby de Gex, Grand Mont Rond, la Faucille then Mijoux.
Day 2: Mijoux -> Les Moussières.
Approx. 4h45, 15.4 km, (D+499m / D-324)
From Mijoux, take the GR (red and white) towards Lajoux, le Manon, Cariche, les Molunes, le Bas de Liasia, les Rasses and then Les Moussières.
Day 3: Les Moussières -> Lélex
Approx. 5h45, 19.9 km, (D+424m / D-637)
From Les Moussières take the GR (red and white) towards La Muras, Pré Grandvaux, lac de l’Embouteilleux, l’Emboissieux, au Berbouiller, Le Berbois, la Borne au Lion, les Closettes, le Niaizet and Lélex.
The loop can be shortened to 2.5 days.
Part of the route is located in a nature reserve, so please respect the regulations specific to this area:
Dogs are forbidden, even on a leash.
Tents are also forbidden.
Day 1: Lélex -> Mijoux via the Haute Chaîne du Jura,
You follow the trail through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Reserve.
Approx. 6h10, 16.8 km, (D+985m / D-892)
From Lélex, take the GR (red and white) at la veille chapelle, climb towards le Ratou, le refuge de la Loge, col de Crozet, Colomby de Gex, Grand Mont Rond, la Faucille then Mijoux.
Day 2: Mijoux -> Les Moussières.
Approx. 4h45, 15.4 km, (D+499m / D-324)
From Mijoux, take the GR (red and white) towards Lajoux, le Manon, Cariche, les Molunes, le Bas de Liasia, les Rasses and then Les Moussières.
Day 3: Les Moussières -> Lélex
Approx. 5h45, 19.9 km, (D+424m / D-637)
From Les Moussières take the GR (red and white) towards La Muras, Pré Grandvaux, lac de l’Embouteilleux, l’Emboissieux, au Berbouiller, Le Berbois, la Borne au Lion, les Closettes, le Niaizet and Lélex.
The loop can be shortened to 2.5 days.
Part of the route is located in a nature reserve, so please respect the regulations specific to this area:
Dogs are forbidden, even on a leash.
Tents are also forbidden.
