Mijoux - Refuge de la Loge

(S) From the centre of Mijoux, follow the GR® (Red and White) up Rue Royale, pass the Tiapi and continue straight on at the crossroads towards the Sentier des Arts.

(1) The Sentier des Arts winds its way between the various sculptures; from above, there is a lovely view of the village of Mijoux. Continue along the forest track.

(2) Almost opposite the Sentier des Arts, the GR® path continues straight on, crossing the track and climbing to the left of the Source de l’Ondine. The route climbs steeply along a narrow path.

(3) At the forest track, turn left and continue the climb.

(4) At the next hairpin bend, take the path and rejoin the track a little further up.

(5) Turn left onto the Chemin de la Vieille Faucille and reach the pass, arriving to the right of the Petite Chaumière.

(6) Keep to the right on the GR® towards Grand Montrond. The route soon joins a forest track, passes in front of the Tyrolienne Géante and continues for several hundred metres.

(7) Leave the Route de la Maréchaude via the path climbing to the left; the route alternates between steep climbs and gentle ascents through a dense, stony forest, before joining the Gélinottes ski run as you emerge from the forest.

(8) Pass to the left of the Gélinottes tunnel, cross the forest track and follow the chairlift along the GR® to the Vie de Chaux junction.

(9) Turn right towards Grand Montrond, following the red and white markings. The view opens up over the Lake Geneva basin and the Alpine range. The path alternates between ascents and descents, passing to the left of a cistern before reaching the summit of Montrond (360° panorama over Lake Geneva, the Alps and the Haut Jura)

(10) Continue towards Colomby de Gex along a undulating route until you reach it, the highest point of the stage.

(11) Begin the descent opposite, whilst still encountering a few climbs. The landscape opens up onto vast mountain pastures, always accompanied by beautiful views. Reach a track (Chemin de la Maréchaude).

(12) Follow it downhill to the left and head for the Col de Crozet.

(13) Continue along the GR® trail, keeping to the right towards the upper station of the Catheline cable car.

(14) Continue for less than a kilometre to reach the Refuge de la Loge (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.