Loop
in Lélex

Itinerant hiking : on the roof of the Jura mountains

To you ! Comfortable itinerant hikes from Monts Jura.Take the height.

Itinerary details

Lélex
Loop
Marked
Rock, Stone, Ground, Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring), Grit, Not suitable for strollers
Autumn, Summer, Spring
Pets are not allowed
From 01/04 to 30/11.Subject to favorable weather.

Description

From the Valserine Valley via the Hautes Combes to the Léman balcony, you'll be amazed by these wide-open spaces and the breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the Alps.

Day 1: Lélex -> Mijoux via the Haut Jura, around 4 hours.

Distance: 14.4 km
Difference in altitude: D+471m / D -372 m
Route: Head towards Moulin Pierre Louis (yellow markings), La Pralouse, Croaby, Sous Cariche. Pick up the GR (red and white). Le Manon, Lajoux then Mijoux.

Day 2: Mijoux -> Lélex via the crests of the Haute Chaine du Jura, between 5h30 and 6h.

Follow the trail through the National Reserve.
Distance: 17km
Difference in altitude: D+985 m/D -886 m
Itinerary: Follow the GR (red and white) through the village towards La Faucille, then Grand Mont Rond, Colomby de Gex, Col de Crozet, Refuge de la Loge, Le Ratou and Lélex.

Part of the route is located in the Nature Reserve, so please respect the regulations specific to this area

Dogs are forbidden, even on a leash.

Tents are also forbidden.
Car parkPedestrian sportsHiking itinerary
DifficultyEasyElevation1398 D- / 1398 D+Distance31.0 kmAltitude Max.1680 m
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