Mont Mourex in Grilly

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This accessible, family-friendly hike through forests and panoramic views offers a splendid 360° view of both the Alps and the Jura from Mont Mourex.

The trail passes through a pleasant forest before reaching the open heights, offering an exceptional panorama of the Alps and the Jura. A landscape information table allows you to identify the surrounding peaks. An intriguing circle of stones, approximately 45 metres in diameter, is believed to have been used for sun worship. In its centre is a block of stone that is thought to have been deposited there by the Rhône glaciers during an ice age. It adds to the enigmatic nature of the place. The descent is gentle, through meadows.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 108 m
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    Descent: - 103 m
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    Highest point: 755 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 650 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Grilly (01220)
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    Start/End: N 46.335519° / E 6.100551°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3327ET
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Panoramic table
Monolithic rock
Hiking trail
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Description of the walk

From Divonne-les-Bains, take the D15 towards Grilly, then at the bend, just where you cross the old railway line, continue straight on towards Mourex. At the hamlet, park in the Mont Mourex car park.

(S/E) From the car park at the top of the hill, follow the signs for Vesancy along a wide downhill path on the left. Keep right at each crossroads until you reach Bois sous Roche.

(1) Turn right, first on flat ground then downhill. You will come to a crossroads.

(2) Turn right and begin a short climb that leads to Carrefour des Chasseurs.

(3) Turn right towards Mont Mourex. Continue straight ahead at the first intersection, then left at the second, after a gate, to reach the summit.

(4) You will come out onto the mountain, marked by an upright monolith. Then follow the trail straight ahead across the mountain pasture to reach an orientation table.

(5) Continue on and keep descending until you reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 695 m - Mont Mourex car park
  2. 1 : km 0.93 - alt. 697 m - Bois Sous Roche
  3. 2 : km 1.97 - alt. 653 m - Intersection
  4. 3 : km 2.7 - alt. 691 m - Carrefour des Chasseurs
  5. 4 : km 3.98 - alt. 753 m - Mont Mourex (754 m)
  6. 5 : km 4.36 - alt. 741 m - Orientation table - View of the - Lac Léman
  7. S/E : km 4.69 - alt. 695 m - Mont Mourex car park

Notes

Before setting off:

  • Check the general and local weather forecast to ensure there will be no precipitation.
  • 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.

Worth a visit

(4) At the summit of Mont-Mourex, there is a circle of stones on the ground with a circumference of 145 m and a diameter of 47 m.
The site is believed to have been a place dedicated to sun worship in the past.
The monolith standing in the centre was brought here recently.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
ses72
ses72

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy trail with beautiful views of Lake Geneva
And the Jura mountains

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touli62
touli62

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Contrary to the description: at the start of the hike, after the first barrier, take the left path at the first intersection, not the right. After that, the description is correct.

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Taratata2
Taratata2

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Completed the route today, but in the opposite direction.
Beautiful panorama at the orientation table and view of Mont Blanc. The weather was slightly foggy, but we could still see as far as the Jet d'Eau fountain at the end of Lake Geneva.
Then we headed for the megalith which, according to legend, has healing properties because it is located in a telluric spot (Celts).
The rest of the circular path is in the forest on an easy path, except for a short climb halfway through.
The area is very popular at weekends with walkers, dog walkers and mountain bikers. It should be noted that everyone gets on very well and treats each other with respect.

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MelanieB
MelanieB
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike with beautiful views!
Make sure you wear good shoes, even though the start of the walk is on tarmac.
Very well signposted and marked throughout.

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Lilie Anaximandre
Lilie Anaximandre
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Family hike with children aged 10, 9 and 4. We took our time.
No difficulties encountered.
The first part was in a cool, shaded forest, and we arrived at the orientation table with a view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc and Geneva.
Very nice.

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Georges-54
Georges-54

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The description could be completed at the end with the detail that once you reach the orientation table, it takes only 8 minutes to descend and return to the starting car park.

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