The Combe d'Arbey at the start of Lamoura

To get to the start, head towards the village of Lamoura (39310). On the main road (RD25), stop at the Tourist Office. The car park is located on either side of it.

(S/E) With your back to the Lamoura Tourist Office, follow the RD25 on the left, which crosses the centre of the village. Along the way, take the time to look at the church, the numerous door lintels and the wooden shingles on the façades. A few metres before the large crossroads, carefully cross the RD 25 and turn right onto the small tarmac road of Le Bruchet, which climbs above the village. At the end of the tarmac climb, you will reach the forest edge, which marks the access to the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. Put on your snowshoes and continue climbing to the ski area.

(1) Carefully cross the cross-country ski trail to reach the Les Arobiers signpost. Follow the direction indicated for Combe d'Arbez (purple posts and signs) by turning right towards the south to climb the wooded hill and reach the other side of the valley.

After a north/east-facing bend, the trail winds its way through tall spruce trees for 1.3 km in a silence still muffled by the layer of snow. Only the song of the birds, nestled in the trees, keeps you company. Pass the Adrets refuge on your right.

(2) The track emerges into bright sunlight and runs alongside the Écoles des Neiges holiday centre. Continue for 700 m in a north-easterly direction, admiring the sumptuous landscapes of the Combe du Lac and the frozen, snow-covered Lac de Lamoura on your right.

Before turning around on the opposite slope, look for the old farmhouse with green shutters and wooden shingles directly opposite you and admire the craftsmanship of the artisan who arranged the spruce slats to protect the building from the elements.

(3) Take a hairpin bend and head towards the wooded hillside, winding your way through the fir trees until you reach the Arobiers cross-country ski trail.

(4) Head left towards the south-west for about 1.8 km. Start off on the wider trail, then after carefully crossing the cross-country ski trail, continue on the other side of it on the narrower snowshoe trail, which runs in the same direction.

(1) Back at the Les Arobiers sign, carefully cross the cross-country ski trail to begin the descent towards the small tarmac road of Le Bruchet. Take off your snowshoes and continue along the main street of the village of Lamoura to reach the Tourist Office (S/E).

See the car park and starting point

(S/E) Snowshoe hiking pass available from the tourist office. Your contribution helps to fund the development and grooming of the trails and the services provided by safety personnel.
The piste map

The Lapidaires Museum.

The museum traces the history of the farmers of the Haut-Jura who, in addition to their agricultural activities, cut stones for jewellery during the harsh and endless winters.
The museum is located 150 metres from the start of the trail towards Longchaumois.

Lake Lamoura.