Put on your snowshoes and set off to conquer Crêt de la Neige, the highest peak in the Jura mountains at 1,720 m. The route, which winds through forests and ridges, offers exceptional views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, and, on the other side, the Valserine Valley.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
(1) From the Fierney gondola lift, take the purple-marked trail that winds through the forest, just below the Bergers combined lift. Be careful when crossing ski runs.
(2) As you approach the summit of Montoiseau, follow the trail that runs alongside the green Anémones ski run.
(3) Then join the yellow-marked hiking trail (PR) and enter the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. Continue towards Grand Crêt (1,702 m), following the ridge.
(4) At a place called “Sous le Crêt,” you will join the GR® (red and white) trail coming from Lélex. Continue to the summit of Crêt de la Neige, the highest point in the Jura mountains.
(5) Return via the same route.
Itinerary details
Description
The highest point in the Jura, Crêt de la Neige offers a superb snowshoeing adventure in the heart of a magnificent alpine setting. Throughout the climb, your gaze will be lost between the peaks of Mont Blanc, the Swiss Alps, the Lake Geneva basin, Geneva, and Salève, not to mention the Hautes-Combes du Jura and the Écluse gorge.
This demanding climb takes place in the mountains, in an environment where the weather can change quickly. Proper preparation and a good knowledge of the terrain are essential.
Please note – Protected area
Part of the route crosses the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations:
The trail crosses a quiet zone, closed from December 15 to June 30; a tolerance is allowed: you must stay on the marked trail and not leave it.
Dogs are not allowed, even on a leash.
Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
This snowshoe hike is done using the Fierney gondola lift.
This demanding climb takes place in the mountains, in an environment where the weather can change quickly. Proper preparation and a good knowledge of the terrain are essential.
Please note – Protected area
Part of the route crosses the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations:
The trail crosses a quiet zone, closed from December 15 to June 30; a tolerance is allowed: you must stay on the marked trail and not leave it.
Dogs are not allowed, even on a leash.
Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
This snowshoe hike is done using the Fierney gondola lift.