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La Poutouille - Lancrans
Tourist office
10.55 mi
+1,900 ft
-5,092 ft
6h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Péron (Ain)
Open from1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
The section between La Poutouille and Lancrans is the third stage of the six-day walking tour, “The GTJ from Mijoux”.
The GR®9 enters the Ain department via Mijoux, before following the spectacular ridges of the Monts-Jura, passing through the Crêt de la Neige, the highest point of the massif. It then descends towards Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, crosses the Retord plateau, and then crosses the Grand Colombier. The trail continues its route to Culoz and the Rhône Valley, before leaving the Ain to reach Savoie and continuing southwards.
Part of the route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations:Dogs are not permitted, even on a lead, and camping in tents is also prohibited.
Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
The GTJ from Mijoux
65.00 mi
+13,048 ft
-15,538 ft
6 days
Very difficult
Departure from Lajoux (Jura)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
The GR® 9 enters the Ain department via Mijoux, before following the spectacular ridges of the Monts-Jura, passing through the Crêt de la Neige, the highest point of the massif. It then descends towards Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, crosses the Plateau de Retord, and then crosses the Grand Colombier. The trail continues its route to Culoz and the Rhône Valley, before leaving the Ain to reach Savoie and continuing southwards.
Part of the route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations.
Dogs are prohibited, even on a lead, as is camping in tents. Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
Walks near Châlet Bizot
Lancrans - La Charnay
10.44 mi
+3,133 ft
-610 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Lancrans (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November ( subject to there being no snow).
Fourth stage of the Grande Traversée du Jura walking route: from La Borne au Lion to Culoz, in 6 days.
The GTJ links Mandeure (Doubs) to Culoz (Ain) in 15 to 20 days, crossing the Jura Mountains and the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. The route suggested here covers the second half of the itinerary.
Lancrans - La Charnay
10.50 mi
+3,182 ft
-640 ft
7h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Lancrans (Ain)
The stage from Lancrans to La Charnay is the fourth stage of the six-day walking tour “La GTJ fromMijoux”.
The GR®9 enters the Ain department via Mijoux, before following the spectacular ridges of the Monts-Jura, passing through the Crêt de la Neige, the highest point of the massif. It then descends towards Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, crosses the Retord plateau and climbs the Grand Colombier. The trail continues its route to Culoz and the Rhône Valley, before leaving the Ain to reach Savoie and continuing southwards.
Menthières - Valserhône
10.99 mi
+2,152 ft
-4,459 ft
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Chézery-Forens (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
The fifth and final stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. The stage begins in the forest before reaching the mountain pastures and the Pierre à Fromage. The Crêt de la Goutte (1,621 m) offers a breathtaking panorama of the Alps, Mont Blanc and the three great lakes — Lake Geneva, Lake Annecy and Lake Bourget. The descent crosses the nature reserve between the Crêt du Miroir and Crêt du Milieu to Sorgia-d’en-Haut, then the path heads into the forest before following the banks of the Valserine to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine.
Protected area: dogs and tent camping are prohibited in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve.
If the Valserine riverside path is closed, follow the diversion via the Voie du Tram to reach the centre of Bellegarde.
Valserhône - La Ferme du Retord
8.42 mi
+2,999 ft
-36 ft
6h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
First stage of the GRP® de la Valserine.
Starting from Bellegarde station, the route runs past Mussel Castle and the hamlet of Ochiaz before climbing up to the Retord plateau. After a 1½-hour climb through the forest, a splendid panorama of the Jura and the Alps awaits you. The stage ends at La Charnay, with the option of staying overnight at the Ferme de Retord or continuing on to the Refuge de la Conay.
La Poutouille Refuge - Lancrans
10.44 mi
+1,893 ft
-5,092 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Péron (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November ( subject to there being no snow)
Third stage of the Grande Traversée du Jura walking route: from La Borne au Lion to Culoz, in 6 days.
The GTJ links Mandeure (Doubs) to Culoz (Ain) in 15 to 20 days, crossing the Jura Mountains and the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. The route proposed here corresponds to the second half of the itinerary.
The route winds through the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve: a protected area to be explored with respect.
Part of the route crosses the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve.
Dogs arenot permitted, even on a lead, and camping in tents is prohibited
Please respect these rules to preserve this exceptional environment.
Le Gralet - Chézery-Forens
8.12 mi
+449 ft
-3,232 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Péron (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
The third stage of the hiking tour: from Mijoux to Chézery-Forens via the Haute Chaîne du Jura.
Set off on a crossing of the Haut-Jura between Mijoux and Chézery-Forens, through varied landscapes of valleys, peaks and forests. Over three days, you will walk along the Jura ridges, passing by the Grand Mont Rond, the Crêt de la Neige and the Reculet, with magnificent views of Mont Blanc and the Alps. This crossing takes you to the heart of the Haute Chaîne du Jura, for an authentic experience in the heart of nature. As you will need to carry your own food, remember to bring supplies so you can enjoy this adventure to the full.
Chézery-Forens - Lélex
10.72 mi
+3,478 ft
-2,444 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Chézery-Forens (Ain)
Open from1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
Second stage of the “La petite boucle de la Valserine” circular walking route, from Chézery to Lélex.
This stage, starting from Chézery, will take you through a beautiful variety of landscapes, including wild rivers, lush forests, panoramic viewpoints and Jura valleys. Make the most of this stage to take in the stunning views.
La Charnay - Chalet d'Arvière
13.14 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,814 ft
7h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Billiat (Ain)
The section from La Charnay to Chalet d’Arvière is the fifth stage of the six-day walking tour “La GTJ from Mijoux”.
The GR®9 enters the Ain department via Mijoux, before following the spectacular ridges of the Monts-Jura, passing through the Crêt de la Neige, the highest point of the range. It then descends towards Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, crosses the Retord plateau and climbs the Grand Colombier. The trail continues its route to Culoz and the Rhône Valley, before leaving the Ain to reach Savoie and continuing southwards.
Part of the route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations: dogs are prohibited, even when kept on a lead, as is camping in tents. Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
La Charnay - Chalet d'Arvière
13.14 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,762 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Billiat (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November ( subject to there being no snow).
Fifth stage of the Grande Traversée du Jura walking route: from La Borne au Lion to Culoz, in 6 days.
The GTJ links Mandeure (Doubs) to Culoz (Ain) in 15 to 20 days, crossing the Jura Mountains and the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. The route suggested here covers the second half of the itinerary.
Giron - Lélex
12.38 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,995 ft
7h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Giron (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
Third stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. From the Roche Fauconnière viewpoint and its panoramic view of the Cirque d'Orvaz, the trail leads to the Lion marker, a historic landmark of the Franco-Comtois border in the 17th century and a key site of the Resistance. It is here that the GR® de Pays crosses the Grande Traversée du Jura and the GR® 5, before a long, gentle descent towards Lélex, a ski resort nestled in the Valserine valley.