Mijoux - la Loge

(S) From the centre of the village of Mijoux, follow Rue Royale and the^GR®®, then climb towards La Faucille. The first step is to follow the Sentier des Arts opposite. When you reach the top, cross the track, then take the ski track on the left and the path that climbs to the left in a bend just before the source of the Vouivre.

(1) Follow it and rejoin the track on the left without any difficulty until you reach the Col de la Faucille.

(2) Go around the Petite Chaumière on the right and rejoin the road that passes between the ski pass sales chalet and the start of the toboggan run. Continue straight ahead. The road passes to the left of the giant zip line departure point. Further on, the path climbs to the left. It winds through the forest, crosses a small bridge over a fault and eventually emerges from the woods, just opposite the Gelinotte ski slope. Take the white path before passing under the ski lift.

(3) Follow this white path to the Alpage du Crozat (please note that this section of the path is closed from mid-June to the end of September).

(4) Just before the Chalet du Crozat, take the path that climbs left to Grand Montrond. (Please note that this section of the path is closed from mid-June to the end of September).

(5) At the summit of Montrond, follow the^GR®® (red and white) trail. Follow the ridge.

(6) Pass Grand Montrond and continue south-southwest. The trail is hilly, with an uphill profile.

(7) At Pas de l'Echine, continue south and soon head south-west for the final ascent of Colomby de Gex.

(8) Continue straight ahead (south-west) along the ridges, enjoying the beautiful panoramic view. The trail is also hilly and eventually joins the white path.

(9) Continue left and arrive at Col de Crozet.

(10) Descend to the right to the upper station of La Catheline. Follow it along the top and continue on the^GR®® trail, then turn right at the bend before keeping left until you reach the Refuge de la Loge (E).

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

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

Dogs are not permitted, 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,
- Complete first aid kit,
- Water management
Water is essential. Find out about water sources along your route and bring purification tablets 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.

Before you set off
- Check the general and local weather forecast to make sure there is no precipitation.
- Find out about the approach walk, the height of the route, the journey 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 course 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.