Mijoux - Refuge de la Loge

(S) From the charming village of Mijoux, turn right towards the crossroads and head towards the Col de la Faucille on the GR®9 via the Route Royale. You will come to a crossroads.

(1) Leave Rue des 22 Cantons on your right to cross the Route Royale and climb the three hairpin bends on the right.

(2) At the next junction, cross the Route Royale and continue straight ahead to cut across the bend.

(3) Back on the road, turn left and follow it to the first bend.

(4) Continue straight ahead to quickly rejoin the road.

(5) Turn left and follow it to the Col de la Faucille. This pass is renowned for its magical view of the Alps.

(6) Take the Route du Petit Mont-Rond opposite for 1.2 km to reach a crossroads.

(7) Leave the road and take the path on the left to the Route du Petit Mont-Rond.

(8) Follow it to the left for 10 metres to reach the GR® and turn right onto a path, then continue straight ahead. Further on, take the road on the right (Chemin du Crozat d'Amont) for 40 metres.

(9) Turn left to join the PR® at a crossroads, including the Sentier de la Vie de Chaux.

(10) Take the^first path on the right PR® (Balcon du Léman) and stay on the right.

(11) After descending a little, take the path on the left at the crossroads to reach Montrond, which offers breathtaking views of the Hautes Combes du Jura, the Creux de l'Envers forest, the Pays de Gex and the Alps, where a well-deserved break is in order.

(12) Once you've rested, set off again on the GR®9 towards Colomby de Gex, following the ridges. This summit is often very windy, with gales strong enough to knock a man off his feet, as we say here, but once again offering breathtaking views.

(13) After this feast for the eyes, continue straight on the GR® for a descent to the Refuge de la Loge.

(14) At the crossroads, continue along the ridges on the GR® to stay on the view of the Alps from the Plaine de Gex.

(15) At the Col de Crozet, continue on the GR® (south-west). Stay on the marked paths. Keep to the right of the path on the GR®.

(16) At the Loges chairlift, continue straight ahead until you reach a fork.

(17) Continue straight ahead to reach the Refuge de la Loge. This stage ends peacefully at this refuge, surrounded by nature and serenity (E).

Before you go
- Check the weather forecast to make sure there will be 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 relative 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.

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

Dogs are not allowed, even on a leash.
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 wet weather
- Sleeping bag or groundsheet
- Sunglasses
- Food and water
- Head torch
- Walking sticks
- Complete first aid kit

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.

Additional tips 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, including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, hiking, downhill mountain biking, tobogganing, giant zip-lining, tree-top adventure courses, golf, and more.

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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions.