This hike starts with the Mont d'Or (1463 m). Magnificent panorama of the Alps that invites you to contemplate... here you are in the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park. From spruce forests to green valleys, the route evolves in this preserved area with a rich natural heritage. In Mouthe, a village well known for its harsh winters, you arrive at the source of the river which gave its name to the department, the Doubs. Thereafter, Chapelle des Bois, its Combe and its two lakes, nestled between the forest of Mont-Noir and the cliffs of Risoux. In Les Rousses, let yourself be told the story of the Massacre forest before crossing it and imagine the bird that lives here, because if you tread its territory, you have little chance of crossing it. The capercaillie that still lives in our forests… discreet and emblematic animal. Its presence is the result of a preserved natural environment, the heritage of a natural and rustic mountain...
Options: must be reserved at registration
5 picnics: + 55 € / pers.
Single room during the hike: + 105 € /pers. for 6 nights on comfort version +
Transfer back to Jougne: 145 € per trip
Transfers are increased by 30% on public holidays and Sundays as well as after 19 p.m.
Multi-risk cancellation insurance (See T&Cs)
LE PRIX UNDERSTAND
- The organization of the hike
- The 6 half-boards + tourist taxes
- Baggage transport to the stage
- The pedestrian FFRP GTJ topo
- A hiking log
- The GPS track
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Lunches (if you do not take the picnic option)
- Return shuttle or station shuttles
- Multi-risk cancellation insurance (possible option)
LUGGAGE CARRIAGE
Baggage transported by vehicle. We ask you to have only one piece of luggage per person, not too bulky, the weight of which does not exceed 13 kg. You only carry a bag with your belongings for the day.
GROUP
From 2 people.
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE
Comfortable backpack minimum 30 liters (for hiking), hiking shoes, pants, warm shirt, warm sweater / fleece jacket, waterproof jacket or rain cape, shorts or Bermuda shorts, hat for sensitive heads, sunglasses, cream bottle, water bottle 1 liter minimum, 1 airtight plastic box 0,3 liter minimum (for picnics), goblet, cutlery, 1 knife, toilet paper, small pharmacy, garbage bags (2 uses: protection of daytime belongings in case of rain and trash during the day), swimsuit + swimming cap (one accommodation offers a swimming pool),…
PROGRAM
Day 1: Welcome at the ***hotel in Jougne from 17h.
Day 2: Stage reaching the village of Mouthe
The summit of Mont d'Or (1461m) and its magnificent ridge line marks the start of this day. The GR then joins the Val de Mouthe via the very beautiful mountain pastures of La Boissaude
Night in a guest house | Elevation: + 720 m, – 780 m | Length: 23km | Time: 6 a.m.
Day 3: Stage reaching the village of Chapelle-des-Bois
You reach Chaux-Neuve and its famous ski jumps before climbing up Mont Noir which leads to the picturesque village of Chapelle-des-Bois.
Night in a feather hike lodge or in a hotel** (depending on the option chosen) | Elevation: + 400 m, – 250 m | Length: 21km | Time: 5h
Day 4: Stage reaching the border village of La Cure
The discreet Lac des Mortes then it will be the crossing of the forest of Risoux and its majestic spruces. Long silent tracks that lead to the village resort of Les Rousses. Short connection by the old Royal road now reserved for local residents only to reach the Franco-Swiss hamlet of La Cure.
Night in a gite or in a *** hotel (depending on the formula chosen) | Elevation: + 600 m, – 540 m | Length: 23km | Time: 5:30 a.m.
Day 5: Stage joining the hamlet of Manon.
We quickly reach the heights of the Massacre forest for a look at the Dappes belvedere. La Combe à la Chevre will undoubtedly be one of the most representative places in the territory of the Hautes-Combes, which begins there...
Night in a guest house | Elevation: + 460 m, – 460 m | Length: 20 km | Time: 4h45
Day 6: Stage reaching the village-resort of Lélex
The day begins by gaining height and reaches the superb altitude valley of Platières and its panoramic view of the high chain of Monts Jura. After the village of Moussières, the route joins Bellecombe before plunging into Lélex.
Night in a hotel** | Elevation: + 790 m, – 1055 m | Length: 25 km | Time: 6:30 a.m.
Day 7: End after breakfast
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The indicative times have been calculated for a rate of 350 meters of elevation per hour uphill, 500 meters of elevation per hour downhill and 4 km per hour on the flat. We may sometimes have to modify the indicated itinerary somewhat: either at the organizational level (problem of availability of accommodation, modification of the state of the ground, etc.). These changes are always notified to you when booking.