From Mijoux to Chézery-Forens via the Haute Chaîne du Jura

Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.

Part of the route is located in a nature reserve, so please respect the specific regulations for this area.

Dogs are not allowed, even on a lead.
Camping in tents is prohibited.

Be well equipped
Good equipment is the key to a successful hiking trip. Bring a suitable rucksack (around 10 kilos) and don't forget the essentials: technical clothing for cold weather; sleeping bag or groundsheet; sunglasses; food and water; head torch; walking sticks; first aid kit; water containers.

Water is essential. Find out about water sources along your route and take purification tablets with you 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 for the scenery, the people you meet or the beauty of the surroundings, every moment is an invitation to discovery.

Finding good accommodation
The Loge refuge
The Gralet refuge

Before you set off
- Check the general and local weather forecast to make sure there is no rain.
- Find out about the approach walk, the altitude of the route, the walking time, and possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.).
- Assess the possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, and lodges.
- Inform a friend or family member 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).

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

Monts Jura is a four-season resort offering a wide range of activities, such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, hiking, downhill mountain biking, tobogganing, giant zip line, tree climbing, golf, etc.

Part of the route is located in a nature reserve, so please respect the specific regulations for this area.
The course is located in the Haut Jura Natural Park.

A regional nature park is, above all, a remarkable natural and scenic area of national interest with a strong cultural identity. This is certainly true of the Jura mountains. The Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park brings together 109 municipalities and 10 communities of municipalities. It covers the Doubs, Jura and Ain departments, in the two regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.