Mijoux - Les Moussières

(S) From the centre of the village of Mijoux (Rue Royale), cross the street and climb to the left of the church to pick up the trail, marked GR® in red and white. It climbs gradually into the forest until it reaches a fork.

(1) Continue on the GR® on the right and climb until you reach the road (D436). The trail continues on the left and crosses the road again, then heads right into the forest. It comes out onto the road and arrives at the village of Lajoux. Continue straight ahead until you reach Route du Manon on the left.

(2) Follow this road (D292) towards Les Moussières. At the next crossroads, pass in front of L'Étincelle.

(3) Continue left at the fork that follows, then further on, take the small road that climbs to the right. It winds between several farms and eventually turns into a path. Continue straight ahead on a path that winds between forest and meadow, then, when this is no longer possible, turn right and arrive at Les Platières at the Cariche crossroads.

(4) Continue straight ahead and join the road (D29E1).

(5) Turn right onto this road and cross the hamlet of Les Molunes. After the Vie Neuve crossroads, follow the path that descends into the woods at the exit of the hamlet towards the Combe à Laisia. Continue straight ahead and then turn left until you reach the road.

(6) Follow it to the left and pass three large farms called Le Gros Crêt. The path rejoins on the right shortly afterwards. It enters the forest again and comes out at a place called Le Pré Coquet.

(7) Continue on the left and stay left until the second crossroads.

(8) At this junction, turn right and follow the main road "Les Rasses" until you reach the fork in the road before entering a meadow. At the edge of the forest, keep to the right and continue through the woods, going downhill and turning left then right. Cross the Leat des Parres, continue straight ahead until you reach Les Moussières (E).

Open from 1 April to 30 November - subject to snow conditions

Before you go
- Check the general and local 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 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.

Good accommodation
Lodges Au Chalet
Lodge De La Platière
Refuge Sous La Joux
Grossiord lodges

The right equipment
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,
Headlamp,
Walking poles,
Complete first aid kit,
Water management
Water is essential. Find out about water sources along your route and bring purification tablets in case you do not have access to clean water.

The route is located in the Haut Jura Natural Park.
A Regional Nature Park is, above all, a remarkable natural and scenic area of national importance 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions.