Walking tour : La Faucille - Colomby de Gex

This is one of the most beautiful trails in the Haute Chaîne du Jura, offering a hike mostly along the ridge lines of the mountains offering sublime views of the Alps.

Open from April to November, the itinerary starts from the “Petite Chaumière” hotel on the Col de la Faucille, climbs up through the forest on a pleasant, varied path, sometimes crossing ski pistes. Passing through the Crozat mountain pasture, be careful not to approach the dogs with their herds. Finally, at 1668m, the Colomby de Gex summit offers a magnificent panorama of the Lake Geneva basin and the Alps. Along the way, the landscape is marked by geology: glacial erosion, marine fossils... Good to know - Protected area Part of the route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to special regulations: Dogs are not allowed, even on a lead. Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.