From the enchanting Valserine to the summit of the Jura from Lélex

Part of the route is located within a Nature Reserve; please respect the specific regulations for this area
The route is located within the Haut Jura Nature Park.

Be well equipped:

Good equipment is the key to a successful multi-day hike. Bring a suitable rucksack (around 10 kg) and don’t forget the essentials: technical clothing for cold weather; a sleeping bag or groundsheet; sunglasses; food and water; a head torch; walking poles; a first-aid kit; water containers.

Water is essential. Find out about water supply points along your route and take purification tablets in case you don’t have access to drinking water.

You are now ready to embark on your adventure and explore the Jura Mountains. Whether it’s the scenery, the people you meet or the beauty of the surroundings, every moment is an invitation to discover something new.

Good accommodation:

The Guienette refuge

Chez Verguet

Before you set off.
- Check the general and local weather forecast to ensure there is no rain.
- Find out about the approach walk, the altitude of the route, walking time and possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.).
- Assess potential risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuge staff and lodge operators.
- Inform a friend or family member of your plans and contact them again if there are any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with each person’s phone number, vehicle(s), car park.
- Avoid setting off alone; use equipment suitable for the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, including a head torch, a fully stocked first-aid kit, a survival blanket, etc.
- In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).

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

The Valserine is a river in eastern France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions, a tributary of the right bank of the Rhône. It is renowned for the quality of its waters and its fish fauna. It was the first river to be awarded the ‘Rivière Sauvage de France’ label.