Bellecombe - Mijoux

Departure via the PR® from Bellecombe.

(S) To the left of the town hall, take the PR® on the right, marked in yellow.

(1) At the junction with Route de la Grand'vie, turn right and after 50 metres, turn left onto a track. Follow the yellow PR® via Les Humberts, which enters the forest. Then continue, keeping to the left at the next intersection and then staying on the right.

(2) At the Pralouse crossroads, keep left and continue straight ahead, following the yellow markings for 1.3 km on the path that leads out of the forest.

(3) At the Chemin de la Côte Chevalière junction, take the track on the left and continue along this yellow-marked path via La Croaby until you reach the Route de la Simard.

(4) Follow it to the right for 400 m until you reach Chemin de Cariche on the left.

(5) Take the PR® on the left. Continue straight ahead until you reach the chapel.

(6) At the Cariche chapel junction, turn right onto the GR®509, marked in red and white. You will come to a fork towards Éneva.

(7) Continue straight ahead on the GR®.

(8) At Chemin de l'Alouette, towards Chalet Saint-Patrice, take the track on the left onto the GR® and continue straight ahead for 1.5 km until you reach Manon.

(9) At the crossroads in the village of Manon, turn right onto the road for a few metres, then keep right on the GR® which is on a road for 1.5 km.

(10) Then, 300 metres further on after leaving the road, at La Goulette, leave the GR® by turning left.

(11) At the crossroads towards Sous Mont Toisé, take the path on the right to descend to Mijoux for 1 km. At the path, continue straight ahead and you will reach the church.

(12) Turn right before the church and enter the pretty little village of Mijoux opposite. Once you arrive in the village of Mijoux, take a well-deserved break in this charming village with its beautiful frescoes (E).

Before you leave.
- Check the weather forecast to make sure there will be no precipitation.
- Find out about the approach walk, the height of the route, the walking time, and possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, topo guide, etc.).
- Assess the possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, and lodges.
- Inform a friend or relative of your plans and contact them again in case of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with each person's telephone number, vehicle(s), parking.
- Avoid setting off alone. Use equipment that is suitable for the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, including a head torch, a complete first aid kit, a survival blanket, etc.
- In case of an emergency, call 112 (European emergency number).

Be well equipped.
Good equipment is the key to a successful hiking trip. Bring a suitable rucksack (around 10 kg) and don't forget the essentials:
- Technical clothing for cold and rain
- Sleeping bag or sleeping mat
- Sunglasses
- Food and water
- Head torch
- Walking sticks
- Complete first aid kit

Water is essential. Find out about water sources along your route and bring purification tablets in case you do not have access to clean water.

Additional tips and recommendations.
To find out more about our destination, visit our website: Pays de Gex Tourisme.

The Cariche Chapel is a small chapel located in the Jura Mountains, in the heart of a natural landscape of valleys, forests and pastures. Built in 1936 by Canon Pierre Petit, it was constructed for the children of a summer camp in the region.

This simple wooden chapel is now located in a quiet and isolated spot, often discovered by hikers or cross-country skiers exploring the Hautes-Combes. It overlooks the surrounding area and offers beautiful views of the Jura landscape.