Your dream of a winter adventure is within reach, in Les Crozets

Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the Jura offers the chance to explore vast, pristine white landscapes. These activities provide unforgettable experiences in the heart of nature. So don’t wait any longer – if there’s snow, get your gear and gloves ready and set off to explore the snow-covered expanses of the Jura mountains.
A short circular hike, easy to do on skis or snowshoes, through varied landscapes and in a wild setting.

Details

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  • Skiing
    Activity: Skiing
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.40 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 45 mins 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 m

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    Highest point: 849 m
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    Lowest point: 822 m

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Description of the walk

To get to the start, head towards Les Crozets (39260). In the village, follow signs for Clairvaux. Pass the Les Louvières chalet and park in the car park on the bend, in front of the Auberge du Pré du Frêne. Please note, the car park is often icy in snowy weather!

(S/E) Head north along Rue du Pré du Frêne. Put on your skis or snowshoes in front of the small hut, then take the track that branches off to the left. Please note: there is only one marked track, so you cannot go wrong, but to avoid following the wrong route, please follow the circular track using the ruts on the right-hand side of the track.

(1) On Chemin du Clos de la Vie, continue north for 1.8 km. Please note: the two junctions branching off to the right shorten the circular route and take you back along the return route.

(2) At the third fork, turn right to head south-southeast. Stay on this track for 2.2 km.

(3) At thesecond junction, turn left and stay on the track until you return to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 829 m - Put on your boots near the Hors Sac hut
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 847 m - Continue north
  3. 2 : km 2.49 - alt. 838 m - Turn right
  4. 3 : km 4.69 - alt. 835 m - Turn left
  5. S/E : km 5.4 - alt. 829 m - Car park at the start

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