On the roof of the Jura Mountains from Lélex

Open from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.

Part of the route is located in a Nature Reserve, so please respect the regulations
specific to this area.

Dogs are not permitted, even on a lead.
Camping in tents is prohibited.

Be well equipped:
Good equipment is the key to a successful hiking trip. Bring a suitable rucksack (around 10 kg) and don't forget the essentials:

• Technical clothing for cold weather.
• Sleeping bag or groundsheet.
• Sunglasses.
• Food and water.
• Head torch.
• 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 drinking water.

You are now ready to embark on your adventure and explore the Jura Mountains. Whether it's for the scenery, the people you meet or the beauty of the surroundings, every moment is an invitation to discovery.

Good accommodation:
The Lodge of the Sun
Les Berlicants
The Valserine communal lodge.

Before you leave:
- 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, 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 phone number, vehicle(s), parking.
- Avoid setting off alone, use equipment that is suitable for the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, 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.

Monts Jura is a four-season resort offering a wide range of activities, such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, hiking, downhill mountain biking, tobogganing, giant zip line, tree climbing, golf, etc.

Part of the route is located in a nature reserve, so please respect the specific regulations for this area.
The course is located in the Haut Jura Natural Park.

A Regional Nature Park is above all a remarkable natural and scenic entity whose importance is recognised at national level and which has 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.