Mijoux - Lélex

Park in the car park next to the Ecomuseum.

(S) When leaving the car park, turn right towards the town hall. At the crossroads, turn left onto Rue Royale, following the^GR®® 9: white and red markings. Cross the village, pass the Charlemagne Bridge, and climb up to the left of the church at the next fork to reach the start of the trail.

(1) Turn right and follow the path, which climbs steadily until you reach an intersection.

(2) Continue straight ahead towards La Goulette; the path narrows and continues through the forest before emerging into a pretty valley.

(3) Continue straight ahead. The hamlet of Le Manon will soon appear.

(4) Continue on the left, following the^GR®® 9 twice towards Les Platières, along the road.

(5) At the exit of the hamlet, take the path that climbs up to the right. Pass several houses, continue on Chemin de l'Alouette, making a left turn, and continue to a fork.

(6) Turn right, keeping to the GR®°°®°° signposts. Continue straight ahead at the intersection until you see the two buildings of Les Platières.

(7) Before reaching the second one, turn right. The path climbs slightly towards Cariche.

(8) Leave the GR®°°®°° by taking a path marked PR®°°®°° Jaune on the left. Pass by the pretty chapel of Cariche, then descend straight down to the road (D292). Descend this road, turning right, and continue to the first white path on the left.

(9) Turn left, stay on this road and walk alongside the Croaby farm. Keep left at the three-way junction and walk along the edge of the forest until you reach a fork.

(10) Take a narrower path on the right and follow it for about 1 km until you reach an intersection.

(11) Take the path on the left and descend steeply towards La Pralouse and Pont Crochat. The path follows the small stream, continuing downhill until you reach the first houses facing the Valserine.

(12) Cross the bridge over a tributary stream and turn left onto the path leading to the banks of the Valserine. Follow the charming river through the woods, first close to it, then veering off to the right. Cross a first bridge, then reach the Pont du Moulin Pierre-Louis.

(13) Cross it, continue straight ahead on Chemin de Murgani, and climb up to the hamlet of Les Mars.

(14) Keep to the right, carefully following the RD991, to reach Lelex, not far from the post office and town hall (E).

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

Part of the route is located in a Nature Reserve, please respect the [specific regulations for thisarea|rnn-hautechainedujura.fr/reglementation/interdits-en-rnn]

Dogs are not allowed, 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 and rainy weather
- Sleeping bag or groundsheet
- Sunglasses
- Food and water
- Head torch
- Walking sticks
- Complete first aid kit

Water is essential. Find out where you can get water along your route and bring purification tablets in case you don't have access to clean water.

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.

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 stretches across the Doubs, Jura and Ain departments, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions.