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 along 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 straight ahead into the forest. It emerges 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) Keep 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 Laisia valley. Continue straight ahead, 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 emerges at a place called Le Pré Coquet.

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

(8) At this crossroads, turn right and follow the main road "les Rasses" until you reach a fork, then turn into a meadow. At the edge of the forest, keep to the right and continue into the woods, go downhill and turn left then right. Cross the Bief des Parres, continue straight ahead until you reach Les Moussières (E).

Before you go
- Check the general and local weather forecast to make sure there is no rain.
- 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 relative of your plans and contact them again if there are any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with each person's phone 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 problem, call 112 (European emergency number).

Additional advice and recommendations
For more information about our destination, visit our website: Pays de Gex Tourisme.

Good places to stay
Lodges Au Chalet
Gîte De La Platière
Refuge Sous La Joux
Grossiord lodges

Get properly equipped
Good equipment is the key to a successful hiking trip. Bring a suitable backpack (around 10 kilos) and don't forget the essentials:

Technical clothing for cold weather,
Sleeping bag or ground mat,
Sunglasses
Food and water,
Headlamp,
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 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 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.