From the Col de la Faucille to the Turet viewpoint

From Gex, head towards Mijoux and the Col de la Faucille. Park at the pass.

Signposting: GR®9, Le Turet and plaques

(DA). The start is next to the "Col de la Faucille" road sign. Continue straight ahead at each junction until you reach the forest road.

(1) Turn right and follow the "Le Turet" signs. Pass in front of the forest chalet, then take a small path through the woods that joins the tarmac road. Follow it for about 200 m to the first crossroads.

(2) Take a wide grassy/dirt track on the right, which then becomes stony, to reach a pretty clearing, keeping to the right. After a fence/mountain bike track, you will come to a crossroads.

(3) Turn right downhill, then arrive at a plateau and pass a small concrete cross. Continue along the steep downhill path for about 100 m until you reach the viewpoint. There is a wooden bench here where you can admire the view (of the Alps) and rest.

(4) The Turet viewpoint overlooks the Route de la Faucille. Return to the starting point by retracing your steps (S/E).

Open from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.

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

In winter, this route is also accessible and marked for snowshoeing.

This area is a quiet zone from 15 December to 20 June, so please stay on the specially marked route.

This route crosses part of the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, so please respect the regulations.

1. Safety instructions:

This route is located near the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve.
https://www.rnn-hautechainedujura.fr/

Dogs are not permitted, even on a leash!

Picking plants and collecting minerals is prohibited.

The trail crosses a Quiet Zone, which is closed from 15 December to 30 June.Use of the trail up to Le Turet is permitted, provided you stay strictly on the marked path. It is forbidden to leave the path.

1. Before setting off:

- Check the general and local weather forecast to ensure 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, guidebook, etc.)

- Assess the possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, 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, call112 (European emergency number).

At the Turet viewpoint, the edge of the cliff is dangerous! Do not approach it.

Turet viewpoint (4).

Pays de Gex-Tourisme Tourist Office: www.paysdegex-tourisme.com.

Haute Chaîne du Jura Nature Reserve: www.rnn-hautechainedujura.fr