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Lélex hiking trail – the Truchet lookout

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Lélex hiking trail – the Truchet lookout
Lélex hiking trail – the Truchet lookout
Lélex hiking trail – the Truchet lookout
A ridge hike with a beautiful view of the Valserine valley and the village of Lélex, overlooked by the high Jura chain.

Itinerary details

Lélex
Round trip
Marked
Stone, Ground
Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring
Pets are allowed
From 01/04 to 30/11 daily.

Alert

There are ruts caused by the use of forestry machinery, and the ground can be slippery.

Description

The trail winds gently uphill through meadows and forests. As you gain height, the view gradually opens up to the Truchet lookout, perched at 1187m above sea level. From here, the view embraces the Haute Chaîne du Jura, with glimpses of the Colomby de Gex summit and the Reculet cross. The terrain of the Jura is now visible from a different angle, with the colours changing with the seasons. The return journey takes the same route, offering a new perspective on the valley.
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DifficultyMediumDuration02h30Elevation366 D- / 366 D+Distance8.6 kmAltitude Max.1187 m
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Lélex hiking trail – the Truchet lookout

Distance :8.6 km

Altitude Max. :1187 m

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Step 1: Tourist office

From the Lélex Tourist Office, follow the yellow signs to the left. Walk along the Grand Crêt building, past the ESF chalet, then join the two-way road. Continue for about 10 m, skirting a house.

Step 2: The Old Chapel

At this point, follow the GR (red and white) to the right, and descend along the Route du Frenet. Pass the Chapelon farm, the Louis Marchand chalet, the tennis courts, then cross the Fruitière bridge.

Step 3: Fruitière Bridge

Leave the GR just after the bridge, and continue straight ahead. The route becomes an uphill path. About 100m further on, take the hairpin bend on the right, continue uphill, then cross a second hairpin bend. Keep left to follow the track. The path runs alongside a house, then continues for around 500m to the next intersection.

Step 4: Petit Bal

At Au Petit Bal there is just over a kilometer to go to the summit. Take the rising path on the right which gradually becomes steeper. The path slaloms between trees, skirts low walls and crosses a wooded combe. Continue until you see the sign for the Truchet lookout, a few metres further on.

Step 5: Truchet Belvedere

At the highest point, the view is breathtaking over the Valserine valley, the Monts Jura and the village of Lélex in the valley below. Enjoy the panorama before returning by the same route.

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