Mijoux - Refuge de la Loge

(S) From the centre of the village of Mijoux, follow Rue Royale and the^GR®®, then head straight up towards La Faucille. The first stage involves following the Sentier des Arts opposite. Once at the top, cross the track, then take the ski run on the left and the path that climbs left-hand way round a bend just before the source of the Vouivre.

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

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

(3) Take the path on the left towards La Vie de Chaux.

(4) Turn right, then continue straight on for 800 metres.

(5) At the junction, turn left to reach Montrond.

(6) At the summit of Montrond, follow the GR® path (red and white). Walk along the ridge.

(7) Pass the Grand Montrond and continue south-south-west. The path is undulating, with an uphill gradient.

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

(9) Continue straight on (south-west), still along the ridges, with a beautiful panoramic view. The path is also undulating and eventually joins the white track.

(10) Continue to the left and arrive at the Col de Crozet.

(11) Descend to the right to the upper station of La Catheline. Walk along the top of it and continue on the^{GR®® along}the track, then keep right at the bend before keeping left until you reach the Refuge de la Loge (E).

Part of the route is located within a Nature Reserve; please respect the specific regulations for this area

Dogs are not permitted, even on a lead.
Tent camping is prohibited.

Be well equipped
Good equipment is the key to a successful trek. Make sure you have a suitable rucksack (around 10 kg) and don’t forget the essentials:
- Technical clothing for cold and wet weather
- Sleeping bag or sleeping mat
- Sunglasses
- Food and water
- Head torch
- Walking poles
- Fully stocked first-aid kit

Water is essential. Find out about water supply points along your route and take water purification tablets with you in case you don’t have access to drinking water.

Before you set off
- Check the weather forecast to ensure there is no rain.
- Find out about the approach walk, the altitude of the route, the walking time and possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.).
- Assess potential risks by consulting mountain professionals, mountain huts 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 phone number, vehicle(s), car park.
- Avoid setting off alone; use equipment suitable for the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, including a head torch, a fully stocked first-aid kit, a survival blanket, etc.
- In the event of a problem, call 112(the European emergency number).

Monts Jura is a four-season resort where a wide range of activities can be enjoyed, such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, hiking, downhill mountain biking, tobogganing on a track, giant zip line, tree-top adventure course, golf, etc.

A Regional Nature Park is, above all, a remarkable natural and scenic area whose significance is recognised at national level, embodying 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 spans the departments of Doubs, Jura and Ain, across the two regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.