Chez Liadet - CAF Gros Morond Refuge

(S) From the Chez Liadet lodge, take the road that descends gently westwards then due north. Follow the D389 in parallel here, veering off it slightly to reach the junction with^{the GR®®5}.

(1) Turn right onto it, following the northern edge of the Noirmont National Forest. Leave the^GR®® at the junction with the D389, continue straight ahead to reach a large peat bog.

(2) Continue straight ahead, then turn right to reach the remarkable site of the Source du Doubs, which emerges from the rock at the base of a cliff.

(3) Take the path, cross the Noirmont ski lifts, then rejoin the^GR®®5, which is shared with the^GR®®509and the GTJ. Continue the climb until you reach a T-junction.

(4) Keep straight ahead on the^GR®, walk past the Sapeau Léger farm to reach the Grange Bousson further on.

(5) Continue up a gentle slope, leaving the woods just before reaching the Vannode crossroads.

(6) Turn right, still on the^GR®® and the GTJ, and begin a short descent to reach the Corneau barn.

(7) Take the wider track to the left, reach the edge of the woods, then turn right onto the road leading to the Granges Raguin.

(8) Continue along the road for about 500 m, then leave it to take the path uphill on the left. Passing through a succession of woods and clearings, go past the Boissaude crossroads to reach the old Blonay farm.

(9) Continue the climb, still following the GTJ GR®5 and GR®509 route, to reach the crossroads at the foot of Mont d'Or.

(10) Turn right before a car park. Leave the^{GR®® route} briefly to reach the ridge. Turn left onto it to complete the climb to the summit of Mont d'Or, the highest point of this hike.

(11) Continue following the ridge downwards^; you will soon rejoin the GR®® route^. Follow it to the top of the Bellevue ski lift. Reach a reservoir on the same ridge. Head straight down to the left to reach the Chalet du Gros Morond (E), today’s stop.

(E) The CAF chalet is very well equipped but unstaffed in February. You must notify them of your visit to obtain the access code for the chalet key.
(10) Before reaching the CAF refuge, you can, from the 1343-metre altitude, continue climbing via the summit of several ski lifts to 1419 m for a superb panoramic view.

(2) Peat bog: stopping here to read the information boards allows you to admire a superb peat bog. In the distance, you can see the village of Mouthe.
6:: At Les Granges Raguin, you can stop for a bite to eat. The welcome here is very warm.
(11) Summit of Mont d’Or: it overlooks a vast panorama of the Alps and the Métabief ski resort,
(E) Chalet du Gros Morond
(E) The restaurant Le Flocon is located about 800 m or 1 km from the refuge, at the foot of the Longevilles-Mont-d'Or resort.