Sport

Snowshoe trail from Lélex to Crêt de la Neige

Lélex

En allant au Crêt de la Neige
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Description

In many places, you'll be able to admire panoramic views of Mont-Blanc, the Alps and the Lake Geneva basin, nearby Geneva, the Salève, the Ecluse gorge, the Hautes-Combes of the Jura... Don't forget that you're in the mountains, and that weather conditions can change very quickly. Don't venture into unfamiliar areas if your mountaineering experience doesn't allow you to.

From the arrival point of the Fierney gondola, a signposted route links up with the Catheline (+1h / **).
This route lies partly within the Haute Chaine du Jura National Nature Reserve. Please respect the regulations in force and stay on the marked trail.

From December 15 to June 30, there are also quiet zones for wildlife. Access to these areas is strictly forbidden. For further information, please consult the Nature Reserve website.

From December 15 to June 30, the Brulât d'en Haut sector is closed to all hiking activities.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Opposite the tourist office in the heart of Lélex village, turn right down the main street, past the French Ski School chalet and down a track. Follow the signs to Crêt de la Neige, confirmed by purple markers.


Take the long climb through the woods, following the signs on the trees and the milestones. All crossings are equipped with directional signs.


Arriving below the Ratou chalet, take the access to Crêt de la Neige via Brulats-Frésy. This passage then borders a wildlife tranquility zone which is off-limits from 15/12 to 30/06. The route gradually leads to Les Brulats-Frésy. The flat section leading to Brillones d'en Haut offers a respite before tackling an ascent through the combe des Voyettes. The trees become increasingly scarce, and the route then crosses an open area until it reaches the ridgeline. A canyon is then reached, which we cross before reaching the final section leading to the summit of Crêt de la Neige, marked by a post.


In the distance, you can see the Reculet cross, the second-highest summit in the Jura mountains. The route is signposted all the way to the "Sur les Brulats" crossroads for those who wish to venture further...
The return journey takes the same route.

Ouverture

From 01/12 to 31/03.

Tarifs

Free access.

Contact et accès
Office de tourisme du Pays de Gex
01410 Lélex
Ain (1)
Informations complémentaires
Équipements
  • Car park
Langues parlées
  • French
Animaux
  • Interdis : Chiens strictement interdits en Réserve Naturelle
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 360 min
À propos de la randonnée
  • Type : Aller-retour
  • Dénivelé positif : 820 m
  • Dénivelé négatif : 810 m
  • Altitude Max. : 1720 m
  • Distance : 13.9 Km
  • Length : 6H
  • Niveau de difficulté : Difficle
  • Balisage : oui
  • Balisage : Jalonné en violet + balisage randonnée

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