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Snow track to Les Montronds

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A superb hike along the ridges, with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, the Alps, Lake Geneva, Geneva, and the Hautes-Combes du Jura… before a beautiful descent to the heart of the resort.

Itinerary details

Gex

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Non-groomed itinerary

Autumn, Winter, Spring

Pets are allowed

From 31/12 to 31/03 daily.Itinerary to be followed during the snow season until 1 May.

Alert

Safety instructions:
Beware of snow cornices in the Grand Montrond sector

Description

This snowshoe trail, accessible via the Mont-Rond cable car (pedestrian ticket required), takes you on a hilly route offering spectacular 360° views. On one side, you can admire the Alps in all their majesty, with Mont Blanc in the background, the Lake Geneva basin and Geneva at your feet. On the other, the panorama opens up onto the Hautes-Combes and the entire Jura mountain range.

This ridge hike alternates between gentle ascents and descents in a peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for lovers of wide open spaces, you can immerse yourself in the snow-covered countryside before descending leisurely back to the heart of the resort.

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DifficultyMediumDuration03h20Elevation411 D- / 187 D+Distance5.4 kmAltitude Max.1596 m

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Snow track to Les Montronds

Distance : 5.4 km

Altitude Max. : 1596 m

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Step 1: Cable car

Start: At the upper station of the telecombi, turn right.

Step 2: Petit Montrond

Descend slightly and go around the TNT antenna to cross over to the other side.

Step 3: Antenna

Continue downhill into a small hollow, then climb back up on the left, following the markers.

Step 4: First valley

Very quickly, the panorama opens up onto the Alps and Mont Blanc: a first breathtaking view.

Step 5: Viewpoint

The trail climbs gently to a plateau that is often snow-free due to the wind.

Step 6: Vie de Chaux

From this point, descend to a signpost.

Step 7: Crossroads above Vie de Chaux

Turn left and follow the sign for "Grand Montrond ."
Alternative route: continue straight on towards the Crozat chalet to avoid the summit and go directly to the resort.

Step 8: Le Crozat

A steady climb takes you to the summit of Grand Montrond, offering a second exceptional view of the Jura.
(Caution: do not approach the cornices, as they may be unstable.)

Step 9: Grand Montrond

Then begin the descent towards La Faucille.

Step 10: Le Crozat

The trail joins the Crozat chalet, then crosses a ski slope (be careful).

Step 11: Gelinotte

Continue straight ahead as you enter the forest.

Step 12: Gentianes ski lift

Cross a footbridge before descending onto a wider trail.

Step 13: Le Coq

Follow this trail to reach the heart of La Faucille resort.

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