Lélex - Mijoux

(S) Begin the Balcon du Léman hike from the Tourist Office. Turn left onto Rue des Monts Jura. At the three-way intersection, turn right and walk downhill to the bridge over the Valserine River and Moulin Neuf.

(1) Turn right onto the PR® trail, which runs alongside the Valserine for 2 km to Pont Crochant, passing another bridge on your right.

(2) Cross the road to enter the forest and begin climbing up to the Jura plateau.

(3) At Grande Pralouse, continue straight ahead to finish the climb to the Jura.

(4) Below Les Cernois, turn right and follow the path through the forest for 1.5 km.

(5) In the valley, when you reach the white path, turn left towards Croaby.

(6) Continue straight ahead, following the PR® for 500 metres until you reach Route de la Simard.

(7) Turn right and follow it for 500 metres.

(8) At the crossroads, turn left onto the PR® with a white path. Continue straight ahead to the Chapelle de la Cariche.

(9) Take the GR® on the right, which is in the valley.

(10) At Les Platières, continue straight ahead towards Le Manon and join a road.

(11) When you reach L'Eneva, continue straight ahead and turn left towards Le Manon.

(12) Turn left.

(13) When you reach Manon, turn right twice onto the GR® marked in red and white to descend to Mijoux.

(14) Going downhill, at La Goulette, continue straight ahead and turn left onto the GR® for a steep descent to a crossroads towards Sous Mont Toisé.

(15) Continue straight downhill and stay on the left side of the path to reach Mijoux.

(16) Descend to the right before the church to the warm and quiet village of Mijoux. Cross the village to the crossroads (E).

Before you leave:
- Check the 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, and lodges.
- 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 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.

Good equipment is the key to a successful hiking trip. Bring a suitable rucksack (around 10 kg) and don't forget the essentials:
- Technical clothing for cold and rainy weather
- Sleeping bag or groundsheet
- Sunglasses
- Food and water
- Head torch
- Walking sticks
- Complete first aid kit

Find out about supply points along your route and bring water purification tablets in case you do not have access to clean water.

The Cariche Chapel is a small chapel located in the Jura Mountains, in the heart of a natural landscape of valleys, forests and pastures. Built in 1936 by Canon Pierre Petit, it was constructed for the children of a summer camp in the region.

This simple wooden chapel is now located in a quiet and isolated spot, often discovered by hikers or cross-country skiers exploring the Hautes-Combes. It overlooks the surrounding area and offers beautiful views of the Jura landscape.